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        <description>The largest selection of 8‑track tapes in Europe.  
In our webshop you’ll find a continuously growing collection of original 8‑tracks from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. From well‑known albums to rare pressings: every tape is inspected, tested and clearly described, so you know exactly what you’re buying.

We offer a broad and ever‑changing range of rock, pop, soul, disco, country and more. You’ll also find many unique titles here that rarely appear on other platforms. With years of experience in collecting, testing and restoring 8‑tracks, we know exactly what collectors are looking for.

Why 8‑Trackshop.eu:

Largest specialised stock in Europe

New titles added daily

Professionally tested cartridges

Reliable shipping and secure packaging

Specialist in rare and international pressings

Whether you’re searching for a specific title or expanding your collection, you’ll always find authentic, tested 8‑tracks in verified condition.</description>
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                <title>The biggest collection 8-tracktapes in Europe!</title>
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                <description>Largest selection of original 8‑track tapes in Europe. New titles added regularly, tested, reliable and carefully packed. Find your next 8‑track here.</description>
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                <title>New Arrivals – latest 8‑track tapes</title>
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                <description>Browse all newly added 8‑track tapes. Fresh titles added daily, fully tested and ready to play. Discover unique and rare releases.</description>
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                <title>Originele 8‑track tapes uit de jaren 60–80.</title>
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                <description>Originele 8‑track tapes uit de jaren 60–80. Gecontroleerde cartridges, duidelijke staat, dagelijks nieuwe titels. Verzending vanuit Hilversum.</description>
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                <title>Rock / Rock-pop</title>
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                <title>Compilations   Pop Rock</title>
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                <title>Rock &amp; Roll</title>
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                <title>Compilations Rock &amp; Roll</title>
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                <title>Soul /Jazz/ Motown / Funk</title>
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                <title>Compilations  Soul Jazz Motown</title>
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                <title>Soundtracks / Film / TV</title>
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                <title>Country, Western, Blues &amp; Folk</title>
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                <title>Country compilations</title>
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                <title>Pop / Disco</title>
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                <title>Dutch music / Dutch Artists</title>
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                <title>Compilations  Dutch Bands - music</title>
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                <title>New Age / Punk</title>
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                <title>Beatles / John Lennon/ Paul McCartney / Ringo Starr / George Harrison</title>
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                <title>Worldmusic / Folklore / French / Latin / Italian a.o</title>
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                <title>Elvis Presley</title>
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                <title>Various Artists</title>
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                <title>Classical music</title>
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                <title>Easy listening / instrumental</title>
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                <title>Reggae</title>
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                <title>Schlager / Deutsch</title>
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                <title>Gospel</title>
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                <title>Home recorded tapes</title>
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                <description>Some 8-track players can also record tapes. I have a lot of those home recorded tapes. Rather then throwing them away i´d like to give them a second chance.

These tapes may not contain all songs of an album or you can hear scratches ( when recorded from an LP) . Songs may be in a different order or the album may be put toghether ramdomly. The content is sold as is...

you can also wipe them and record over, that´s your decision

As all other tapes these tapes are tested and have new foampads and aluminium splice.</description>
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                <title>Christmas</title>
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                <title>Quadraphonic 8-track tapes</title>
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                <description>QUADRAPHONIC 8‑TRACKS – HISTORY, TECHNOLOGY AND SIGNIFICANCEQuadraphonic sound was the first major attempt in the 1970s to bring surround audio into the living room. Where stereo uses two channels (left and right), quadraphonic systems use four fully independent channels: front‑left, front‑right, rear‑left and rear‑right. The goal was to create a spacious, immersive listening experience that felt closer to a live performance.

The quadraphonic 8‑track — often called “Q8” — was one of the most advanced and technically interesting versions of the 8‑track format. Instead of four stereo programs, a quad tape contains two programs with four tracks each, allowing all four channels to play simultaneously.

You can identify a quad tape by:

∙ only 2 programs instead of 4

∙ a small extra notch in the upper‑left corner of the cartridge

How Quadraphonic 8‑Tracks WorkA quad tape carries four parallel audio tracks that are read at the same time. This requires:

∙ a dedicated quadraphonic 8‑track player

∙ four separate power amplifiers

∙ four loudspeakers

Although the cartridge looks similar to a standard 8‑track, the playback head, electronics and amplification are completely different. A stereo 8‑track player cannot correctly play a quad tape.

Why Quadraphonic Sound Was DevelopedIn the late 1960s and early 1970s, audio manufacturers searched for ways to make recorded music more realistic and immersive. Quadraphonic sound was designed to:

∙ create a more spacious sound field

∙ place the listener “inside” the music

∙ offer a premium alternative to stereo

Major companies such as RCA, Columbia, Sansui, JVC, Panasonic and Akai invested heavily in quadraphonic systems.

Music Released on Quadraphonic 8‑TracksMany major artists received dedicated quad mixes — often very different from their stereo versions. Examples include:

∙ Pink Floyd

∙ The Doors

∙ Santana

∙ Chicago

∙ The Guess Who

∙ The Doobie Brothers

∙ Classical and easy‑listening titles

Some quad mixes exist only on Q8 and were never reissued in any other format, making them highly desirable for collectors.

Why Quadraphonic Sound Failed to Become MainstreamDespite the impressive technology, quadraphonic systems faced several challenges:

∙ high cost of players and amplifiers

∙ four speakers required

∙ multiple competing formats (Q8, CD‑4, SQ, QS)

∙ limited support from record labels

By 1976–1978, quadraphonic sound faded from the market as affordable stereo hi‑fi and later digital formats took over.

Quadraphonic 8‑Tracks TodayToday, quadraphonic 8‑tracks are:

∙ rare, especially in clean condition

∙ highly collectible due to unique mixes

∙ technically fascinating because of the true four‑channel system

∙ an important chapter in the evolution of surround sound

Many enthusiasts consider Q8 tapes the spiritual ancestors of modern formats like Dolby Surround, DTS and Atmos.

Quadraphonic 8‑tracks were an ambitious step toward surround sound in the 1970s. With four discrete audio channels, unique mixes and dedicated playback equipment, they remain one of the most interesting and collectible variations of the 8‑track format.</description>
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                <title>Professional 8‑track tape repair service.</title>
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                <description>Professional 8‑track tape repair service. Inspection, repair, shipping tips and clear guidance on what can and cannot be restored.</description>
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                <title>4-track tapes</title>
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                <description>THE HISTORY OF THE 4‑TRACK TAPE (STEREO‑PAK / MUNTZ 4‑TRACK)The 4‑track tape, officially known as the Stereo‑Pak, is the direct predecessor of the 8‑track cartridge. The format was developed in 1962 by American entrepreneur Earl “Madman” Muntz, who wanted a compact, reliable music system specifically for cars. At a time when car radios suffered from poor reception and limited sound quality, Muntz introduced an endless‑loop cartridge that could play continuously without rewinding.

Development and Introduction (1962–1964)The 4‑track cartridge used a narrow, continuous loop of ¼‑inch tape running inside a plastic shell. It offered two stereo programs (four tracks total), making it one of the first practical stereo formats for automotive use.

Muntz opened dedicated stores in California where he installed 4‑track players in custom cars and hot‑rods. The system quickly gained popularity among early car‑audio enthusiasts.

Why the 4‑track Became Popular∙ first truly practical in‑car music system

∙ endless loop: no rewinding, no flipping

∙ stereo sound when most car radios were still mono

∙ cartridges were inexpensive to produce

∙ simple, rugged design

Record labels released many titles specifically for the 4‑track format, often in small batches.

Decline: The Arrival of the 8‑Track (1965–1967)Despite its innovation, the 4‑track had several limitations:

∙ the pinch roller was in the player, not in the cartridge

∙ cartridges wore out faster

∙ shorter playing time

∙ limited standardisation

In 1965, Bill Lear introduced the 8‑track cartridge, which solved many of these issues by placing the pinch roller inside the cartridge. Major companies such as Ford, RCA and Motorola immediately adopted the new format.

Within just a few years, the 4‑track was almost completely replaced by the 8‑track.

The 4‑track tape was a pioneering format that laid the foundation for the 8‑track cartridge. It was the first practical endless‑loop music system for cars and played a key role in the evolution of portable audio. Although its commercial life was short, it remains a fascinating and collectible part of analogue audio history.

4-track player Muntz
4-track that can also be played in an 8-track player, when the roller ( Gidget) is inserted.</description>
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                <title>PlayTape</title>
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                <description>THE HISTORY OF PLAYTAPE – DEVELOPMENT, USE AND LEGACYPlayTape is one of the most unusual and short‑lived audio formats of the 1960s. The system was introduced in 1966 by American inventor Frank Stanton, who wanted to create a compact, affordable and easy‑to‑use music format aimed at young listeners and portable players. Where 8‑track targeted cars and adult consumers, PlayTape focused on small size, simplicity and low cost.

Development and Launch (1966–1968)PlayTape officially debuted in the United States in 1966. The system used a small endless‑loop cartridge with narrow magnetic tape. Like 8‑track, the tape ran continuously, but the cartridge was much smaller — roughly half the size of an 8‑track.

By 1968, PlayTape had reached Europe. Volkswagen even offered optional PlayTape players in certain car models, giving the format additional visibility.

quipment and ApplicationsPlayTape players were produced in several forms:

∙ portable tabletop units

∙ small battery‑powered players

∙ in‑dash car units (notably Volkswagen)

∙ plug‑in modules for radios and compact amplifiers

Most cartridges contained two programs, similar to the A/B sides of a cassette, but without reels — the tape looped endlessly inside the shell.

Music Catalogue and ReleasesAlthough PlayTape never reached the scale of 8‑track or cassette, hundreds of titles were released, including:

∙ pop and rock

∙ easy listening

∙ comedy

∙ children’s music

∙ promotional tapes for companies and events

Major labels experimented briefly with the format, but it remained a niche product.

Why PlayTape Failed to Break ThroughDespite its innovative concept, PlayTape faced strong competition:

∙ 8‑track dominated the automotive market

∙ the compact cassette rapidly improved in quality and versatility

∙ limited audio fidelity due to the narrow tape

∙ short playing time

∙ inconsistent support from major record labels

By 1970, the format had largely disappeared from the consumer market.

epair and Maintenance TodayPlayTape cartridges are rare today. The mechanism is simple, but the tape and pads degrade over time. Collectors often restore old cartridges by:

∙ replacing the tape

∙ installing new pads

∙ cleaning and lubricating the internal loop

Some specialists (such as 8trackavenue) offer refill services, where an old PlayTape is rebuilt with fresh tape.

Ik repareer geen Playtapes! Tapes die je hier koopt moet je zelf nakijken en of repareren</description>
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                <title>browse original open‑reel tapes</title>
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                <description>Discover the history of reel‑to‑reel tape recorders and browse original open‑reel tapes. Fully tested vintage reels in various sizes, ready for use on</description>
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                <title>Cassette tapes</title>
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                <description>SHORT HISTORY OF THE CASSETTE TAPEThe cassette tape was introduced by Philips in the Netherlands in 1963. It was originally designed as a simple dictation format, but its compact size, low cost and ease of use quickly made it suitable for music as well. What began as a practical office tool soon became one of the most influential audio formats of the 20th century.

During the 1970s, sound quality improved significantly thanks to better tape formulations (such as chromium and metal tapes) and the introduction of Dolby noise reduction. These developments turned the cassette into a serious alternative to vinyl and 8‑track. The launch of the Sony Walkman in 1979 changed everything: for the first time, music became truly portable.

In the 1980s and 1990s, the cassette dominated the global music market. Albums were released on cassette as standard, and millions of people created their own mixtapes from radio, LPs or CDs. Only in the late 1990s did the cassette slowly lose ground to the CD and later to digital formats.

Today, the cassette tape has returned as a collectible and retro format, appreciated for its warm analogue character and the charm of physical media.

All cassette tapes i sell are tested.</description>
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                <title>2XL Robot Mego Corp</title>
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                <title>Tape Echo Delay</title>
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                <description>TAPE ECHO &amp; DELAY – INFORMATION AND TIPSBecause I regularly receive questions about tape echo and delay units, here is some additional information. This is meant as general guidance — I do not have personal experience with every device, so I cannot guarantee that all combinations will always work.

Using an 8‑track cartridgeIf your tape‑echo unit accepts a standard 8‑track cartridge, you can use an empty tape such as the blank cartridges shown at the bottom of this page. Some echo units require a small modification to the cartridge to make it fit or run smoothly.
PlayTape‑size cartridgesCertain echo machines use a smaller cassette, roughly the size of a PlayTape. See the PlayTape page for reference. These tapes are rare. 8trackavenue offers a service where an old PlayTape can be refilled with new tape. If you are looking for one, keep an eye on eBay — prices vary widely, but with patience you can sometimes find one at a reasonable cost.

Tape loopsFor tape loops, you can use tape taken from an empty 8‑track cartridge or the loose tape offered on this page. This works for many DIY echo setups.

WHAT IS TAPE ECHO / TAPE DELAY?Tape‑echo and tape‑delay are among the most characteristic effects in the history of audio recording. Long before digital effects existed, musicians and studios created echo using real magnetic tape.

The principle is simple:

∙ a record head captures the sound

∙ one or more playback heads reproduce the same sound a moment later

∙ the distance between the heads determines the delay time

The result is warm, organic and slightly unpredictable — exactly why many musicians love it.

A short historyThe first tape‑echo units appeared in the 1950s, when tape recorders became more reliable. Engineers discovered that placing two or three heads in sequence created a natural echo effect.

Famous brands include: Echoplex, Binson, Watkins Copicat, Roland Space Echo.

These devices became popular with guitarists, keyboard players and studio producers.

USING AN 8‑TRACK AS A TAPE DELAYAlthough 8‑track cartridges are mainly known as music carriers, they can technically be used as tape‑delay loops. The tape runs continuously, and the distance between the record and playback heads determines the delay time.

It is not a standard application, but creative musicians and hobbyists sometimes use 8‑tracks as experimental delay machines. The result is raw, lo‑fi and unique — ideal for sound design or vintage effects.

APOLLON / APOLLO TAPE‑ECHO UNITSIn the 1970s and 1980s, compact tape‑echo devices such as the Apollon (also written as Apollo) appeared. These units used a small internal tape loop and multiple heads to create different delay times.

Typical features∙ warm, analogue echo

∙ adjustable delay time

∙ feedback for multiple repeats

∙ characteristic tape wear for a vintage sound

Today these units are popular with collectors and musicians looking for an authentic analogue effect.</description>
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                <title>Accessoires / players</title>
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                <description>Accessories and equipment for 8‑track tapes: storage cases, head‑cleaners, blank tapes, sleeves, players and repair parts. Everything you need to complete your 8‑track collection.
On this page you’ll find all accessories and equipment for 8‑track tapes and players. From storage cases and protective sleeves to head‑cleaners, blank recordable tapes and repair parts. You’ll also find standalone 8‑track players, quadraphonic units and special cartridges that are hard to find anywhere else.

All items are meant to help you maintain, store, play or repair your 8‑track collection. Many products are original vintage pieces and are carefully checked. Whether you want to restore a player, clean your tapes or keep your collection organized, you’ll find everything you need here.</description>
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                <title>Frequently asked questions about 8-tracks 8-trackshop.eu</title>
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                <description>Clear answers to all 8‑track questions: players, repairs, maintenance, sealed tapes, value and troubleshooting.</description>
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                <title>Collecting 8-track tapes </title>
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                <description>Collecting 8-Track Tapes – Where Do You Start?

Suddenly you discover—by chance, at a flea market, or while cleaning out an attic—that 8-track tapes exist. If you enjoy expanding your collection, there are several things you can do. Below are a few tips.

General AdviceYou’ll only know if the tapes are worth anything once you play them at home. That’s always the case with 8-tracks or similar formats (cassette tapes, reel-to-reel tapes, CDs)—you can’t tell from the outside what’s on them or what the quality is. They may have been recorded over or stored improperly; a hot attic or damp garage is not ideal.

The advantage of 8-tracks is that they’re quite durable, especially compared to cassette tapes, which use much thinner tape.

Buying from a StoreThere are a few online places where you can buy 8-tracks. My store, 8-trackshop, is one of them. There are also online shops in the United States, such as 8-tracktapestore and Kate’s Track Shack, which I’ve had good experiences with. You can also find refurbished 8-tracks on eBay.

Buying at Flea MarketsFlea markets and online classifieds are probably the cheapest way to find tapes. However, the chances of finding 8-tracks there are getting smaller.

Visiting flea markets takes time, but if you enjoy it, it’s a great option.

The benefit is that you can see what you’re buying, though you still can’t judge the tape’s condition from the outside.

Online MarketplacesOnline platforms like Marktplaats and eBay make it easier to search for tapes. In the U.S., the selection is still quite large.

The downside of buying tapes from the U.S. is the shipping cost. It can be more economical to buy a large batch, as the shipping cost is relatively lower. But often, you’re just looking for that one specific tape.

The quality of bulk lots varies, and you’ll often need to repair them yourself. Repairs aren’t necessarily difficult—check out my tips. When buying in bulk, I assume up to 20% of the tapes may be unusable.

You’ll also end up with tapes you’re not really interested in. Be careful not to bid too high on a batch—I don’t either. If you have tapes left over, you can resell them via ebay or on another platform or flea market. Or to me|For more information, see buying tapes.</description>
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                <title>Repair Supplies &amp; Tips for 8‑track Cartridges</title>
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                <description>Repair supplies and tips for 8‑track cartridges. Quality parts and materials to restore tapes and improve playback reliability.</description>
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If Customer has any grievances in connection with a product (in accordance with the article on warranties and conformity) and/or about other aspects of 8-trackshop&#039;s service, it can submit a complaint by telephone, by email or by post. See the contact details at the bottom of the General Terms and Conditions. 8-trackshop will respond to the complaint as soon as possible, and in any case within 5 days after having received it. If it is not yet possible for 8-trackshop to formulate a substantive reaction to the complaint by that time, 8- trackshop will confirm receipt of the complaint within 5 days after having received it and give an indication of the term within which it expects to be able to give a substantive or definitive reaction to Customer&#039;s complaint. If Customer is a natural person who is not acting in his or her professional or commercial capacity, it can file a complaint through the European Online Dispute Resolution platform, available at: http://ec.europa.eu/odr/.

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                <description>Privacy policy 8-trackshop https://www.8-trackshop.eu/ About our privacy policy

8-trackshop cares greatly about your privacy. We exclusively process data that we need for (improving) our services, and carefully handle all information gathered about you and your usage of our services. Your data is not shared with third parties for commercial goals. This privacy policy applies to the use of the website and the services provided by 8- trackshop. The starting date for the validity of these terms and conditions is 01/08/2021, with the publication of a new version the validity of all previous versions is canceled. This privacy policy describes what information about you is collected by us, what this data is used for and with whom and under what conditions this data could be shared with third parties. We also explain to you how we store your data, how we protect your data against misuse and what rights you have regarding the personal data you provide us. If you have any questions about our privacy policy, please contact our privacy contact person, you will find the contact details at the end of our privacy policy. About our dataprocessing Below you can read how we process your data, where we save it, what security techniques we use and to whom the data is visible.

Webshopsoftware MijnWebwinkel Our webshop has been developed using MijnWebwinkel a.k.a. MyOnlineStore software. Personal data gathered with the use of our website and services is shared with MyOnlineStore. MyOnlineStore requires access to these details to offer (technical) support. They will not use this data for any other purposes. MyOnlineStore has an obligation, based on the agreement we have with them, to take necessary precautions and security measures when it comes to your personal data. MyOnlineStore uses cookies to gather technical information about the use of the software. No personal data is gathered and/or stored. MyOnlineStore maintains the right to internally share the gathered data to improve its own services.

E-mail and mailinglists My webhost For our regular business email, we use the email services of My webhost. This party has implemented fitting technical and organisational measures to prevent misuse, loss or corruption of your data. My webhost does not have access to our mailbox and we treat our email-traffic confidentially.

Payment processors

Mollie For concluding and processing (part of) our payments in our webshop we use the payment provider Mollie. Mollie processes your name, address and residence information. They also process payment information such as your bank account number or credit card number. Mollie has implemented fitting technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data. Mollie retains the right to use your personal (anonymized) information to further improve their services and, within this context, share it with third parties. All the aforementioned guarantees in regard to the protection of your personal data are also applicable to any services by Mollie that uses third parties. Mollie does not store your data any longer than the instalments permitted by the appropriate legal grounds.

Reviews

WebwinkelKeur We use WebwinkelKeur to gather reviews. To leave behind a review you are required to fill in your email address, name and place of residence. WebwinkelKeur shares certain data with us that is required for us to match your review to your order. Furthermore, WebwinkelKeur publishes your name and place of residence on their own website. In some instances, WebwinkelKeur can contact you to ask you to clarify, elaborate or comment on your review. In case of one of our review requests we share your name and email address with WebwinkelKeur, they use this information with the sole purpose to invite you to leave behind a review. WebwinkelKeur has implemented fitting technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data. WebwinkelKeur retains the right to use your personal information to offer their services and share it with third parties, we have given WebwinkelKeur permission to do so. All of the aforementioned guarantees in regard to the protection of your personal data are also applicable to any services by WebwinkelKeur that uses third parties.

Transport and logistics

PostNL

If you place an order with us it is our responsibility to have your order successfully delivered to you. For the delivery we use the services of PostNL. For a successful delivery it is important that we share you name, address and residential details with PostNL. PostNL uses this information with the sole purpose to carry out the agreement of delivery. In case of PostNL hiring subcontractors, they will share said information with these parties.

DHL

If you place an order with us it is our responsibility to have your order successfully delivered to you. For the delivery we use the services of DHL. For a successful delivery it is important that we share you name, address and residential details with DHL. DHL uses this information with the sole purpose to carry out the agreement of delivery. In case of DHL hiring subcontractors, they will share said information with these parties.

DPD

If you place an order with us it is our responsibility to have your order successfully delivered to you. For the delivery we use the services of DPD. For a successful delivery it is important that we share you name, address and residential details with DPD. DPD uses this information with the sole purpose to carry out the agreement of delivery. In case of DPD hiring subcontractors, they will share said information with these parties.

Accounting and Bookkeeping

External sales channels Purpose of data processing General purpose of data processing We use your data with the sole purpose of providing you with our services. This means that the goal of processing this data stands in direct relation to the assignment or task that you offer us. We do not use this data for (addressed) marketing purposes. If you share information with us and we use this information to - not based on a request – contact you at a later time, we will first ask for explicit consent. Your data is not shared with third parties, with any other purpose than to fulfil accountancy and administrative obligations. These third parties are all obligated to a duty of confidentiality based on the agreement we have with them, an oath or legal obligation.

Automatically collected data

Information automatically gathered by our website is processed with the sole purpose of providing you with and/or to further improve our services. This information (for instance your IP address (anonymised), web browser and operating system) is not personal information.

Cooperation in tax and criminal investigation

In some cases, we may be obligated by government to a lawful duty of sharing your information with the purpose of assisting in a fiscal or criminal investigation. In such cases we are forced to comply and assist, but will, based on lawful possibilities, offer objection.

Retention periods

We store your data for as long as you are a client with us. This means that we maintain and keep your client profile until you make it known to us that you no longer desire to use our services. Such a message also functions as a request to be forgotten. We are required to keep invoices with your (personal) information due to relevant administrative obligations, this information is safely stored for as long as the relevant term for these obligations has not yet passed. Personnel no longer has access to your client profile and any documents made because of your assignment or task. Your rights Based on valid Dutch and European law you, as a concerning party, have certain rights when it comes to personal data that is processed by or on behalf of us. Below you may find an explanation of these rights and how you, as a concerning party, can invoke these rights. In principle to prevent abuse we only send invoices and copies of your data to e-mail addresses that you have made known to us. Should you wish to receive this data on another e-mail address or for instance per mail we will ask you to identify yourself accordingly. We maintain an administration of concluded requests, in case of a request to be forgotten we will maintain an administration of anonymised data. You receive all invoices and copies of data in files that are structured in a machine-readable format Based on data classifications that we use within our system. At all times you maintain the right to lodge a complaint with Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens if you suspect that we mistreat or misuse your personal data.

Right of inspection

At all times you maintain the right to view the data we process that has a relation or may be reducible to your person. You may request such a viewing to our contact in charge of privacy matters. You will receive a response to your request within 30 days. If your request is approved we will send you, via the e-mail address known to us, a copy of all data with an added overview of processors managing this data while also mentioning the categories under which we store this data.

Right to rectification

At all times you maintain the right to have the data we process that has a relation or may be reducible to your person be adjusted. You may request such an adjustment to our contact in charge of privacy matters. You will receive a response to your request within 30 days. If your request is approved we will send you, via the e-mail address known to us, a confirmation that the data has been adjusted.

Right to restriction of processing

At all times you maintain the right to limit the data we process that has a relation or may be reducible to your person. You may request such limiting to our contact in charge of privacy matters. You will receive a response to your request within 30 days. If your request is approved we will send you, via the e-mail address known to us, a confirmation that the processing of your data is limited until you chose to cancel said limitation.

Right of transferability

At all times you maintain the right to request for the data we process that has a relation or may be reducible to your person be processed by a third party of choice. You may send in such a request to our contact in charge of privacy matters. You will receive a response to your request within 30 days. If your request is approved we will send you, via the e-mail address known to us, your (personal) invoices or copies of data that we, or third parties on behalf of us, have processed. It is highly likely that in such a case we can no longer offer our services to you for we can no longer guarantee the previous data safety.

Right of objection and other rights

At all times you maintain the right to object to the processing done by us, or on behalf of us by third parties, of your personal data. In case of such an objection we will immediately cease all processing of your data while your objection is being investigated and handled. In case of a justified objection we will return all invoices and/or copies of personal data that we, or third parties on behalf of us, have processed up until that point and cease processing thereafter. You also maintain the right to not be subject of automated decision-making processes or profiling. We process your data in such a way that this right does not apply. Should you believe that this right does apply then we ask you to reach out to our contact in charge of privacy matters.

Privacy policy changes

At all times we maintain the right to alter our privacy policy. This page however always displays the most recent version of our privacy policy. Should a new privacy policy have consequences for the ways in which we process recently gathered data in regard to your person, then we will notify you of this via e-mail.

Company details

8-trackshop

Bakkerstraat 20 1221GW HILVERSUM Nederland

T (020) 215-7111

E Info@8-trackshop.eu

Contactpersoon voor privacyzaken Machiel Van Burum</description>
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Consumer will have the right to dissolve the distance Agreement with 8-trackshop within 14 days after receiving the product, free of charge and without stating reasons.
The term commences on the day after the product was received by the consumer, or a third party designated by the consumer, who is not the transporting party, or:
• if the delivery of a product involves different deliveries or parts: the day on which Consumer, or a third party designated by Consumer, received the last delivery or the last part;
• with contracts for the regular delivery of products during a given period: the day on which Consumer, or a third party designated by Consumer, received the last product;
• if Consumer has ordered several products: the day on which Consumer, or a third party designated by Consumer, received the last product.
Only the direct costs incurred for the return shipment are for Consumer`s account. This means that Consumer will have to pay the costs of returning the product. Any shipping costs paid by Consumer and the purchase price paid for the product will be refunded to Consumer if the entire order is returned.
During the withdrawal period referred to in paragraph 1, Consumer will treat the product and its packaging with the utmost care. Consumer may not open the packaging or use the product unless this is necessary in order to determine the nature of the products, their features and their operation.
Consumer is only liable for the product`s devaluation that is a consequence of his handling the product other than as permitted.
Consumer can terminate the Agreement in accordance with paragraph 1 of this article by reporting the withdrawal (digital or in other form) to 8-trackshop, within the withdrawal period, by means of the model form for right of withdrawal or in some other unequivocal way. If 8-trackshop makes it possible for Consumer to declare his withdrawal via electronic/digital means, then after receiving such a declaration, 8-trackshop sends immediate confirmation of receipt.
As quickly as possible, but no later than 14 days after the day of reporting as referred to in paragraph 1, Consumer shall return the product, or hand it over to (a representative of) 8-trackshop. Consumer can send the product directly to 8-trackshop without a notice of withdrawal in advance within the period as mentioned in paragraph 1. Consumer must, in this case, include a written notice of withdrawal, such as the model form.

Products can be returned to the following address:

8-trackshop
Bakkerstraat 20
1221GW, Hilversum
The Netherlands
Any amounts already paid by Consumer (in advance) will be refunded to Consumer as soon as possible, and in any case within 14 days after dissolution of the Agreement. If Consumer chose an expensive method of delivery in preference to the cheapest standard delivery, 8-trackshop does not have to refund the additional costs of the more expensive method. Except in cases in which 8-trackshop has offered to retrieve the product himself, he can postpone refunding until he has received the product or until Consumer proves he has returned the product, depending on which occurs earlier.</description>
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WebwinkelKeur has taken measures to guarantee the authenticity of reviews. Which measures you can read hier.

Customers do not get presents, discounts or other advantages for placing reviews</description>
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