Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2nd May 2025

At Snövind Malamuts, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable EU data protection laws.

1. Who We Are

This website is operated by Snövind Malamuts.

Contact us at: privacy@snovind-malamutes.com

Address: Försäter 219, 819 61 Skärplinge, Sweden

2. What Data We Collect

  • Website use: IP address, browser info, pages visited, cookies
  • Shop orders: Name, address, email, phone (optional), payment info
  • Forum use: Username, email, profile info, content you submit

3. How We Use Your Data

  • To process orders and payments
  • To manage your account and forum access
  • To respond to customer service inquiries
  • To improve and secure our website
  • To comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process data based on:

  • Contract: For orders and services
  • Consent: For newsletters or cookies
  • Legal obligation: For tax or compliance
  • Legitimate interest: For security and fraud prevention

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your data. We may share it with:

  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
  • Shipping providers
  • Secure IT service providers

6. Data Retention

  • Orders & accounts: up to 7 years (legal reasons)
  • Forum posts: until removed by user or request
  • Newsletter consent: until unsubscribed

7. Cookies

We use cookies for essential functions, preferences, and anonymous analytics. You can manage cookie settings via your browser or our cookie banner.

8. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your data
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Request data portability
  • Lodge a complaint with your Data Protection Authority

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@snovind-malamutes.com.

9. Data Security

We use encryption, secure servers, and access controls to protect your data.

10. International Transfers

Your data is stored within the EU/EEA. If data is transferred outside, we ensure GDPR-compliant safeguards are in place.

11. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may change. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the updated date.

12. Contact Us

For questions or data requests, contact us at: privacy@snovind-malamutes.com