Privacy Policy
Blossom & Sand
Information on the Handling of Personal Data
Thank you for visiting the website of Blossom & Sand. Protecting your personal information is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website or make a purchase.
Personal data refers to any information that can identify you as an individual.
1. Data Controller
The entity responsible for the processing of personal data on this website in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), is:
Blossom & Sand
Email: info@blossomsand.com
The data controller determines how and why personal data is processed.
2. Website Security
Our website uses SSL/TLS encryption to ensure that your information is transmitted securely. You can recognize a secure connection by the “https://” in the website address and the lock symbol in your browser.
We do not use automated decision-making or profiling that would produce legal or similarly significant effects for users.
3. Data Collection When Visiting Our Website
When you visit our website for informational purposes, certain technical data is automatically transmitted by your browser to our server. This may include:
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Pages visited
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Date and time of access
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Amount of data transferred
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Referring URL
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Browser type and version
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Operating system
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IP address (anonymized where applicable)
This information is processed to maintain the security, stability, and functionality of our website. The data is not used to identify individual users unless required to investigate misuse of the website.
4. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve user experience and enable certain features. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device.
Some cookies are session cookies, which are automatically deleted when you leave the website. Other cookies remain stored on your device and allow us to recognize your browser during future visits.
Cookies may collect technical information such as browser data, approximate location, or IP address.
We use cookies for purposes such as:
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Enabling essential website functions
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Saving items in your shopping cart
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Improving website performance and usability
Where cookies process personal data, this is done either to fulfill contractual obligations or based on our legitimate interest in providing a functional and user-friendly website.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may limit certain website features.
When you first visit our website, you may be asked to consent to non-essential cookies through a cookie banner. Your preferences can be changed at any time.
5. Contacting Us
If you contact us by email or through a contact form, we will collect the information you provide solely to respond to your inquiry.
The legal basis for processing this data is our legitimate interest in responding to customer requests. If your inquiry relates to an order or potential purchase, processing may also be necessary for contractual purposes.
Your data will be deleted once your request has been fully resolved, unless legal obligations require us to retain it for a longer period.
6. Customer Accounts and Orders
When you place an order or create a customer account on our website, we collect the personal information necessary to process your purchase and deliver your products.
This may include:
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Name
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Shipping address
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Email address
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Payment information
You may request the deletion of your customer account at any time by contacting us.
After the completion of your order or deletion of your account, your data will only be retained if required by law and will then be securely deleted.
7. Email Marketing
Newsletter Subscription
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will send you updates, promotions, and news about Blossom & Sand.
Subscription requires your consent and is confirmed through a double opt-in process.
We may store:
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Your email address
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The date and time of your subscription
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Your IP address
You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any newsletter email or by contacting us directly.
Marketing Emails for Existing Customers
If you have previously made a purchase from Blossom & Sand, we may send you emails about similar products or promotions. You can opt out of these communications at any time.
8. Order Processing and Payments
To fulfill your order, we may share necessary personal data with trusted service providers such as:
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Shipping carriers
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Payment processors
This information is shared only to the extent necessary to complete your order.
Payment Providers
Payments may be processed through external providers such as PayPal, Klarna, or other payment services. These providers may collect payment information directly and process it according to their own privacy policies.
9. Product Review Requests
After a purchase, we may send you a one-time email asking you to review your order or product. This helps us improve our services.
You can decline or ignore these requests at any time.
10. Social Media Links
Our website may include links or buttons to social media platforms such as Instagram or Facebook.
These buttons do not automatically transmit personal data unless you actively click on them. Once you do, the respective platform’s privacy policy will apply.
11. Online Advertising and Analytics
To improve our website and marketing efforts, we may use tools such as:
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Google Analytics
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Google Ads
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Social media advertising tools
These tools may use cookies or similar technologies to analyze website traffic and measure advertising performance.
Where required, this processing is based on user consent.
12. Retargeting and Remarketing
We may use remarketing technologies to display relevant advertisements on other websites or platforms after you have visited our site.
These services use cookies to recognize visitors and show personalized ads. You can manage advertising preferences through your browser or advertising platform settings.
13. Your Rights
Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:
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Access the personal data we hold about you
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Request correction of inaccurate information
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Request deletion of your data
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Restrict or object to certain types of processing
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Receive your data in a portable format
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Withdraw previously given consent
You also have the right to file a complaint with a data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated.
14. Data Retention
Personal data will only be stored for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by applicable law.
Once the retention period expires, the data will be securely deleted.
15. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us:
Email: info@blossomsand.com