Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 04/02/2025
Last Updated: 04/02/2025

Welcome to The Celtic Brotherhood! We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit www.thecelticbrotherhood.com (the “Website”). We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

1. Who We Are

Business Name: The Celtic Brotherhood
Website: www.thecelticbrotherhood.com
Email: [email protected]

2. What Data We Collect

When you visit our Website, we may collect the following types of personal data:

  • Identity Data: Name, username, date of birth (if provided).
  • Contact Data: Email address, phone number, billing and shipping address.
  • Payment Data: We process payments securely via third-party payment providers (e.g., PayPal, Stripe) and do not store your financial details.
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and other device information.
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on the site, and other analytical data.
  • Marketing & Communication Data: Your preferences for receiving marketing materials and communications from us.

3. How We Use Your Data

We process your personal data for the following lawful purposes:

  • To process and fulfill orders: We use your personal data to manage purchases, payments, and deliveries.
  • To communicate with you: We may send order confirmations, customer service messages, or respond to your inquiries.
  • To improve our services: Analytical data helps us enhance your shopping experience.
  • To send marketing messages: With your consent, we may send promotional emails about new products, special offers, or updates.
  • To comply with legal obligations: We may process data to prevent fraud, ensure security, and comply with regulations.

4. Legal Basis for Processing Data (GDPR Compliance)

Under GDPR, we process your data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Contractual Necessity: When processing is required to fulfill a purchase or service request.
  • Legitimate Interests: When we process data for business purposes without overriding your rights.
  • Consent: When you provide explicit consent (e.g., subscribing to our newsletter).
  • Legal Obligation: When required by law to retain certain data.

5. How We Share Your Data

We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share your data with:

  • Service Providers: Third-party payment processors, delivery partners, and analytics providers.
  • Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights.
  • Marketing Partners: Only if you have consented to receive third-party marketing materials.

All third-party providers are GDPR-compliant and follow strict security measures to protect your data.

6. International Data Transfers

If we transfer your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the EU Commission.
  • Compliance with Privacy Shield Frameworks (where applicable).

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): Request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Ask us to limit data processing.
  • Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format.
  • Right to Object: Opt out of marketing communications or automated decision-making.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: If you provided consent, you can withdraw it at any time.

To exercise your rights, email us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days as required by GDPR.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. This includes:

  • Order & Transaction Data: Kept for at least 6 years for tax and accounting purposes.
  • Marketing Data: Retained until you opt out.
  • Customer Support Data: Stored for a reasonable period to resolve inquiries or disputes.

9. Security Measures

We take data security seriously and implement measures such as:

  • Secure encryption for data transfers (SSL technology).
  • Access controls and authentication systems.
  • Regular security assessments and updates.

Despite our best efforts, no online system is 100% secure, so we encourage you to take precautions such as using strong passwords.

10. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Our Cookie Policy provides further details.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies or practices. We encourage you to review their terms before providing any personal data.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and where required, we will notify you via email or website announcements.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

The Celtic Brotherhood
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.thecelticbrotherhood.com

By using our Website, you agree to this Privacy Policy. Thank you for trusting The Celtic Brotherhood with your personal data!