Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 4th of June 2025
At Stickprovet, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and relevant Swedish data protection laws.
1. Who We Are
Stickprovet is a business based in Sweden that sells digital knitting patterns to customers worldwide.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We only collect the personal data necessary to process your order and comply with legal obligations. This includes:
- Full name
- Billing address
- Email address
- Phone number (if required for delivery or payment processing)
We do not collect or store any payment information directly. Payments are handled securely through third-party providers (PayPal and Stripe).
3. Why We Collect Your Data
We collect your data to:
- Process and deliver your order
- Send order confirmations or receipts
- Comply with tax, accounting, and legal obligations
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Contractual necessity: To fulfill your purchase.
- Legal obligation: For accounting and tax reporting purposes.
- Legitimate interest: To maintain transaction records and prevent fraud.
5. How Your Data Is Stored
Your data is stored securely through the e-commerce platform and accounting system we use. We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
6. How Long We Keep Your Data
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected and as required by law. For example, accounting records must be kept for seven (7) years under Swedish law.
7. Sharing of Data
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. We only share your data with:
- Payment providers (e.g., PayPal, Stripe)
- Accounting or invoicing software (for bookkeeping purposes)
- Government authorities if required by law
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your data
- Correct or update inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Object to or restrict certain types of processing
- File a complaint with the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (IMY)
To exercise your rights, contact us at: hello@stickprovet.com
9. Cookies
If our website uses cookies, we will notify users and obtain necessary consent according to GDPR and Swedish cookie law. Currently, we do not use cookies for tracking or advertising.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. All changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date.