Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 25.09.24

At Mindfulmess Studio, I respect your privacy and I am committed to protecting the personal data you provide. This Privacy Policy outlines how I collect, use, and protect your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and French law (Loi Informatique et Libertés).

 

1. Who I Am

Mindfulmess Studio is an upcycling fashion business based in France.

 

2. What Personal Data I Collect

A. Personal Data You Provide Directly:

  • Orders & Account Creation: Name, email address, billing and shipping addresses, payment details, phone number.
  • Contact Form: Name, email address, and any data you provide in your message.

B. Automatically Collected Data:

  • Cookies & Analytics: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, duration on the website, etc.
 
3. Why I Collect Your Data

I process your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To fulfill your orders.
  • To create and manage your account.
  • To respond to contact form inquiries.
  • To send marketing communications, with your consent.
  • To comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax, legal compliance).
  • To analyze and improve website functionality.
 
4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, I rely on these legal grounds for processing your data:

  • Contractual Necessity: To fulfill orders and provide services.
  • Consent: For marketing communications.
  • Legal Obligations: For tax reporting and other compliance needs.
  • Legitimate Interests: To enhance website performance and security.

 

5. How I Protect Your Data

I employ industry-standard security measures, including encryption, secure hosting, and firewalls to safeguard your data. Despite these measures, no system is entirely secure. I disclaim liability for any unauthorized data breaches that occur despite these protections.

 

6. How Long I Store Your Data

Your personal data is kept only as long as necessary for the purposes stated:

  • Order Data & Accounts: Retained for as long as your account is active or as required for legal compliance.
  • Legal Compliance: Retained to fulfill tax, accounting, or other legal obligations.

 

7. Your Rights

In accordance with GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data I hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: You can request corrections to your personal data.
  • Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): You can request deletion of your data under certain circumstances.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You can ask me to restrict processing in certain scenarios.
  • Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw your consent at any time for data processed on this basis.

You can exercise these rights by contacting me at julia@mindful-mess.com.

 

8. Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach, I will notify you and the relevant supervisory authority within 72 hours, as required by GDPR.

 

9. Sharing Your Data

I only share your data with third-party service providers when necessary for fulfilling the purposes outlined in this policy:

  • Payment Processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal): For secure payment transactions.
  • Shipping Services: To deliver your orders.
  • Hosting Providers: For website maintenance.

Third-Party Liability: I ensure that these third-party providers comply with GDPR but disclaim liability for any breach that occurs on their end, provided I have taken necessary precautions.

 

10. Data Storage and International Transfers

Your data is stored securely within the European Economic Area (EEA). Should data transfer outside the EEA become necessary, I will ensure the appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or Binding Corporate Rules.

 

11. Age Restrictions

My services are intended for individuals aged 16 and over. I do not knowingly collect data from minors without parental consent. If I learn that I have collected data from a minor without proper consent, I will take steps to delete that information.

 
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this policy to reflect changes in legal obligations or business practices. The updated policy will be posted on this page, and I recommend you review it periodically.

 

13. Contact Information

For any questions or to exercise your rights, please contact me at:

Mindfulmess Studio

Julia Rühlmann, 811 Rue de la Bleynie, 46140 Albas, France

julia@mindful-mess.com