Privacy Policy
Bella & Barbera’s Atelier
1. General Information
We appreciate your visit to our website and your interest in Bella & Barbera’s Atelier. Protecting your personal data is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website.
Personal data refers to any information that can be used to identify you directly or indirectly.
The data controller responsible for processing personal data under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is:
Bella & Barbera’s Atelier
Email: info@bella-barberas-atelier.com
2. Secure Data Transmission
Our website uses SSL/TLS encryption to ensure secure data transmission and to protect confidential content such as inquiries and orders. You can recognize a secure connection by “https://” in your browser’s address bar and the lock symbol.
3. Data Collection When Visiting Our Website
If you visit our website without registering or submitting information, we automatically collect certain technical data that your browser sends to our server. This data is stored in server log files and includes:
Visited pages
Date and time of access
Amount of data transferred
Referring URL
Browser type and version
Operating system
IP address (in anonymized form where possible)
This data is processed based on our legitimate interest in ensuring website security and functionality in accordance with Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The data is not used to identify you personally. We reserve the right to review this data if there is evidence of misuse or illegal activity.
4. Use of Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve user experience and website functionality. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.
We use:
Session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser
Persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a limited period
Cookies may store information such as browser settings or preferences to simplify navigation and improve performance.
If personal data is processed through cookies, this is done either:
For contract performance (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR), or
Based on our legitimate interest in providing a user-friendly website (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR)
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that restricting cookies may limit certain website features.
5. Contacting Us
When you contact us via email or a contact form, we collect the personal data you provide in order to respond to your inquiry.
The processing of this data is based on our legitimate interest in responding to requests (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR). If your inquiry relates to a contract, processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR.
Your data will be deleted once your request has been fully handled, unless legal retention requirements apply.
6. Customer Accounts and Contract Processing
When you create a customer account or place an order, we collect personal data necessary to process your request and fulfill contractual obligations.
This data is processed under Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. Customer accounts can be deleted at any time by contacting us at info@bella-barberas-atelier.com
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After contract completion or account deletion, your data will be stored only as required by applicable tax and commercial laws and deleted once retention periods expire.
7. Email Marketing and Newsletters
Newsletter Subscription
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will send you updates about our offers and news. Only your email address is required.
We use a double opt-in process. Subscription is confirmed only after you click the confirmation link sent to your email.
Processing is based on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR). You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in the newsletter or by contacting us. Your email address will then be removed unless legal obligations require retention.
Existing Customers
If you provided your email address during a purchase, we may send you offers related to similar products based on our legitimate interest in direct marketing (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR). You can object to this use at any time.
8. Order Processing and Payment Providers
To fulfill your order, we share necessary personal data with shipping and payment service providers.
PayPal
Payments via PayPal are processed by PayPal (Europe) S.à r.l. et Cie, S.C.A., Luxembourg. Data is transferred only as necessary for payment processing under Article 6(1)(b) GDPR.
PayPal may conduct credit checks based on its legitimate interest. Further details are available in PayPal’s Privacy Policy.
SOFORT / Klarna
If you choose SOFORT, payment is processed by SOFORT GmbH (part of Klarna Group). Data is shared solely for payment processing purposes.
9. Review Reminder Emails
With your explicit consent, we may send a one-time email reminder asking you to review your purchase. Processing is based on Article 6(1)(a) GDPR. You may withdraw consent at any time.
10. Social Media Plugins
Our website uses privacy-friendly social media links (Shariff solution) for platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Google services. No data is transferred to these platforms unless you actively click on a link.
Once redirected, the privacy policies of the respective providers apply.
11. Online Marketing and Analytics
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics with IP anonymization to analyze website usage. Data processing is based on our legitimate interest in improving our website (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).
You may disable tracking via browser settings or Google’s opt-out tools.
Advertising Tools
We may use Google Ads and remarketing tools to promote our offerings. Cookies used for this purpose can be managed or disabled via browser settings or Google’s ad preferences.
12. Retargeting and Advertising Services
With your consent, we may use tracking technologies such as Facebook Pixel to measure advertising effectiveness. Data collected is anonymous to us and processed by third parties under their own privacy policies.
Consent may be withdrawn at any time.
13. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Restrict or object to processing
Data portability
Withdraw consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise your rights, contact us at info@bella-barberas-atelier.com
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14. Data Retention Period
Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary to fulfill contractual obligations and comply with legal retention requirements. Once these periods expire, data is securely deleted.