Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
SIA "Paradīzes Āboli" (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the e-commerce website www.gunarsbinde.com (the “Site”), which sells physical books to customers worldwide. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our Site or make a purchase using our services, including payment processing via Stripe.
Our registered business address is Darzauglu iela 12-5, Riga, Latvia, LV-1012. We are a registered VAT payer, and books are subject to a reduced VAT rate of 5% in compliance with Latvian law.
2. Information We Collect
We collect and process the following personal information:
• Personal Identification Information
Name, address, phone number, email address, and payment details (excluding full card details).
• Order Information
Details regarding the products purchased, shipping and billing information.
• Technical Data
Your IP address, browser type, and usage information collected through cookies and similar technologies.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
• Order Fulfillment
To process, package, and ship your order.
• Payment Processing
To process payments through third-party providers like Swipe.
• Communication
To send you order confirmations, shipping updates, or responses to inquiries.
• Marketing
With your consent, to send you promotional offers and updates.
• Legal Compliance
To comply with applicable legal obligations, including VAT reporting.
4. Payment Processing
Payments on our Site are processed by “Stripe”, a third-party payment service provider. Your payment information is handled securely by Stripe, which complies with industry-standard PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) protocols. We do not store any of your full payment information on our servers.
For more details on how Stripe processes your information, please refer to their privacy policy.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we rely on the following legal bases to process your personal information:
• Contractual Necessity
To process and deliver your order.
• Consent
For sending marketing communications.
• Legitimate Interests
To improve our Site and enhance your experience.
• Legal Obligation
For tax, accounting, and VAT reporting purposes.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including complying with legal obligations such as tax and VAT reporting.
7. International Data Transfers
We may transfer your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA) for purposes such as order fulfillment or payment processing. When transferring data internationally, we ensure adequate protections are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or other mechanisms recognized by the GDPR.
8. Your Rights
You have the following rights under the GDPR:
• Right to Access
You can request access to your personal data.
• Right to Rectification
You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure
You can request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
• Right to Restrict Processing
You can ask us to limit the use of your data.
• Right to Object
You can object to the processing of your data for marketing purposes.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: gunarsbinde@gmail.com.
9. Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience, analyze website traffic, and personalize content. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
12. Contact Information
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, or to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:
SIA "Paradīzes Āboli"
Darzauglu iela 12-5, Riga, Latvia
Email: gunarsbinde@gmail.com
Phone: +37129933355