General Terms and Conditions
Company Information
La Pièce
Bergstraat 9
3891 Borlo, Belgium
Website: https://www.lapiece.store
Email: info@lapiece.store
Article 1 – Applicability
1.1. These General Terms and Conditions apply to every purchase made via the webshop of La Pièce.
1.2. Any deviations from these terms shall only be valid if expressly confirmed in writing by La Pièce.
Article 2 – Offers and Prices
2.1. All prices are stated in euros, exclusive of VAT, and exclusive of shipping costs unless otherwise specified.
2.2. Obvious errors or mistakes in offers do not bind La Pièce.
2.3. La Pièce reserves the right to adjust prices at any time. Changes do not apply to orders already placed and confirmed.
Article 3 – Orders
3.1. An order is deemed accepted once La Pièce sends an order confirmation by email.
3.2. La Pièce reserves the right to refuse or cancel orders, for example in cases of suspected fraud or unusually large quantities.
Article 4 – Payment
4.1. Payment must be made in full through the available payment methods before shipment.
4.2. If payment fails or is reversed, La Pièce may cancel the order.
Article 5 – Delivery
5.1. Delivery times are indicative and not guaranteed.
5.2. La Pièce is not liable for delays caused by third parties such as carriers or customs.
5.3. Risk of loss or damage passes to the customer when the goods are delivered to the specified address.
Article 6 – Right of Withdrawal
6.1. Consumers may return products within 14 days after receipt without giving any reason.
6.2. Returned products must be unused, undamaged, and in their original packaging.
6.3. Return shipping costs are the customer’s responsibility unless stated otherwise.
6.4. Refunds will be processed within 14 days after La Pièce has received the returned items.
6.5. Returns can be made by contacting us via our mail or Contact page on our website.
Article 7 – Exclusions
7.1. Items that are custom-made, personalized, or hygiene-sensitive (e.g., underwear) cannot be returned.
Article 8 – Product Quality and Warranty
8.1. La Pièce ensures that products meet reasonable quality expectations and comply with Belgian law.
8.2. Defects must be reported to La Pièce in writing within 7 days after discovery.
Article 9 – Liability
9.1. La Pièce is not liable for indirect or consequential damages (including lost profits).
9.2. Liability is limited to the purchase price of the product concerned.
Article 10 – Force Majeure
10.1. In events beyond La Pièce’s control (e.g., strikes, natural disasters, transport disruptions), obligations may be suspended or orders canceled without liability.
Article 11 – Complaints
11.1. Complaints must be submitted in writing or by email within a reasonable time.
11.2. Customers may also use the EU Online Dispute Resolution platform: https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr.
Article 12 – Governing Law
12.1. Belgian law applies exclusively to these terms.
12.2. Any disputes shall be handled by the competent court in Limburg (Hasselt), Belgium.
Privacy Policy
La Pièce respects your privacy and processes personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Personal Data Collected
We collect and process the following personal data:
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Name, address, and contact details (for order fulfillment and communication).
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Payment information (processed securely by third-party payment providers).
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Email address (for order confirmations).
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IP address and browsing behavior (for security and analytics purposes).
2. Purposes of Processing
Personal data is processed for:
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Processing and shipping orders.
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Providing customer service.
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Complying with legal obligations (e.g., accounting).
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Improving our webshop and user experience.
3. Legal Basis
We process your data based on:
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Contractual necessity (to fulfill your order).
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Legal obligations.
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Consent (for marketing cookies).
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Legitimate interests (to prevent fraud and ensure website security).
4. Retention Periods
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Order and invoice data: 7 years (legal obligation).
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Technical data (e.g., logs): as short as possible, generally ≤12 months.
5. Data Sharing
We share data only with:
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Payment processors and shipping carriers.
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IT and hosting providers.
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Authorities if required by law.
We do not sell personal data to third parties.
6. International Transfers
If data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), La Pièce ensures appropriate safeguards, such as EU Standard Contractual Clauses.
7. Security
We use technical and organizational measures (e.g., SSL encryption, access control) to protect your data.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
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Access your data.
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Request correction or deletion.
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Withdraw consent.
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Object to processing in certain cases.
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File a complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority.
Requests can be sent to info@lapiece.store.
Cookie Policy
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device to make websites function properly, improve usability, and analyze visitor behavior.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
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Functional cookies: Essential for basic webshop operation (e.g., shopping cart).
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Analytical cookies: Measure website traffic and usage (e.g., Google Analytics).
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Marketing cookies: Track browsing behavior to display personalized ads (only with consent).
3. Consent
When visiting our website for the first time, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to:
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Accept all cookies.
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Reject non-essential cookies.
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Adjust your preferences.
4. Managing Cookies
You can disable or delete cookies in your browser settings. Note that this may affect website functionality.
5. Legal Basis
We comply with the Belgian Telecommunications Act and the GDPR regarding cookie usage and consent.