Privacy Policy

Privacy policy for blackbearspirit.net

Effective Date: October 2, 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to Blackbearspirit. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your information when you visit or make a purchase from our website blackbearspirit.net (hereinafter “Website”) in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

By using this Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please do not use our services or Website.

Business Name: Blackbearspirit
Business Address: Bakkevej 54, 6760, Denmark
Business Email: [email protected]

2. Data We Collect

When you visit the Website, interact with us, or purchase our sacred crafts & ceremonies, we may collect and process the following types of personal data:

2.1 Personal Identification Information:

  • Name
  • Email Address
  • Phone Number
  • Shipping Address
  • Billing Address
  • Payment Information (e.g., credit/debit card details)

2.2 Non-Personal Identification Information:

  • Browser type and version
  • Time zone setting
  • IP Address
  • Information about your interaction with our Website (e.g., browsing behavior, products viewed)
  • Referrer URLs, device types, operating systems, and mobile networks

2.3 Cookies:

We use cookies to collect information automatically when you browse our Website. Cookies help improve user experience by storing your preferences and providing relevant content. For more details, please refer to our [Cookie Policy].

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To Process Orders: We use your personal information to process your purchases and manage transactions.
  • Customer Support: To communicate with you and resolve issues related to your orders or inquiries.
  • Personalization: To provide personalized product recommendations and targeted offers based on your browsing history.
  • Marketing: With your consent, we may send you promotional materials via email or SMS about our latest offers, new products, and events.
  • Compliance: To comply with legal obligations such as tax regulations, record-keeping, and ensuring our services meet the requirements of relevant laws.

4. Legal Bases for Processing Personal Data

We rely on the following legal bases for processing personal data under GDPR:

  • Contractual Necessity: Processing is necessary for us to fulfill our contract with you (e.g., processing and delivering your order).
  • Consent: When you subscribe to our newsletter or provide explicit consent for marketing purposes.
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with legal obligations (e.g., record-keeping or reporting to tax authorities).
  • Legitimate Interests: Where necessary, we use your data for our legitimate business interests (e.g., improving our Website, marketing strategies) without unduly affecting your rights and freedoms.

5. How We Share Your Data

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your data with the following types of recipients:

5.1 Service Providers:

We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in running our Website and fulfilling orders, such as:

  • Payment processors
  • Shipping and delivery partners
  • Website hosting and maintenance services
  • Marketing platforms

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your personal data and can only use it in connection with the services they provide to us.

5.2 Legal Compliance:

We may disclose your personal data if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests, including from government authorities, to meet our legal obligations or protect our rights.

6. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including meeting any legal, accounting, or reporting obligations. This typically includes retaining transaction data for at least 7 years for tax and audit purposes.

7. Security of Your Data

We implement a variety of security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include encryption, firewalls, and secure socket layer (SSL) technology to ensure your data is safe during online transmission.

However, please be aware that no method of data transmission or storage can guarantee absolute security. You use our services at your own risk.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: You have the right to correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You can request the deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to restrict how we process your personal data in certain situations.
  • Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a commonly used format to transfer it to another service provider.
  • Right to Object: You have the right to object to our processing of your data based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw your consent for data processing (e.g., for marketing) at any time.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within one month of your request.

9. International Transfers of Data

Your data may be transferred and processed outside the European Economic Area (EEA) by our service providers. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure adequate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses or Privacy Shield certification, are in place to protect your data.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time in response to changing legal, technical, or business developments. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our Website. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise any of your rights, please contact us at:

Blackbearspirit
Email: [email protected]
Address: Bakkevej 54, 6760, Denmark

We are committed to resolving any issues promptly and ensuring your data privacy is protected.