This Privacy Policy describes how your personal data is collected, used, and shared when you visit or make a purchase from https://gastonessentials.com.
Privacy Policy
Who we are
Our website address is:
https://gastonessentials.com
This website is operated by Gaston Essentials
We act as the data controller for personal data processed through this website, in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Personal data we collect
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:
- Web browser type
- IP address
- Time zone
- Cookies installed on your device
When you make a purchase or attempt to make a purchase, we collect:
- Name
- Billing address
- Shipping address
- Email address
- Order details
Payment information is processed securely by third-party payment providers and is not stored on our servers.
Legal basis for processing
We process your personal data based on:
- Performance of a contract (to fulfill and deliver your order)
- Legal obligations (accounting and tax requirements)
- Legitimate interests (operating and improving our website)
- Consent, where applicable (for optional communications or cookies)
How we use your personal data
We use the information we collect to:
- Process and fulfill orders
- Arrange payment and shipping
- Communicate order updates
- Comply with legal and accounting obligations
- Improve and operate our website
Fulfillment and production partners
Products sold on this website are manufactured and fulfilled by third-party production partners.
To fulfill your order, we share necessary information such as your name, shipping address, and order details with trusted fulfillment providers. These partners use the data solely for order production and delivery and process personal data in accordance with applicable data protection regulations.
Payments
Payments on this website are processed securely by third-party payment providers (such as Stripe / WooPayments).
We do not store or process full payment card details.
Payment providers may process personal data according to their own privacy policies.
Marketing and newsletter communications
If you choose to subscribe to marketing communications, we may use your email address to send updates or promotional messages.
You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in our emails.
Order-related emails are sent regardless of newsletter subscription status.
Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Enable core website functionality
- Remember user preferences
- Improve user experience
- Support analytics
You can control cookies through your browser settings.
If you leave a comment on the site, you may opt to save your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last for one year.
Embedded content from other websites
Pages on this site may include embedded content (for example videos or images).
Embedded content behaves in the same way as if you visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with embedded content.
How long we retain your data
Order information is retained as long as necessary to fulfill orders and comply with legal obligations.
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata may be retained indefinitely.
Registered users (if any) can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time, except for usernames.
Your rights under GDPR
If you are located in the European Union, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Object to processing
- Request data portability
To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.
Order data is shared with fulfillment, payment, and shipping service providers as necessary to complete purchases.
Contact for privacy matters
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, you may contact us at:
📧 privacy@gastonessentials.com
Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons.
The latest version will always be available on this page.
