Privacy Policy.

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 07/13/2025
Galatea Effect values your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or purchase our products.

1. Information We Collect

  • Personal Information: When you make a purchase or sign up for emails, we may collect your name, email address, billing/shipping address, and payment details.

  • Device Information: We collect non-identifiable data such as browser type, IP address, and site usage through cookies and analytics tools.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Process and fulfill orders

  • Provide customer support

  • Improve our website and services

  • Send marketing emails (with your consent)

We will never sell your personal data.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Users)

If you are in the European Union, we only process your personal data where:

  • You have given consent

  • The processing is necessary to perform a contract with you

  • We are complying with a legal obligation

  • We have a legitimate interest that is not overridden by your privacy rights

4. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Object to processing or request data portability

To exercise your rights, contact us at [insert email].

5. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined here, or as required by law.

6. Data Security

We use encryption, secure payment processors, and access controls to protect your information.

7. Third-Party Services

We use third-party platforms (like Shopify, Stripe, and Mailchimp) to help operate our business. These providers only receive the data necessary to perform their functions and are required to handle it securely.

8. Cookies

Cookies are small files used to enhance your experience. You may disable them in your browser settings, though this may impact site functionality.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under that age.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy. The most recent version will always be posted here with the effective date.