Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 2025
Maria Extensions (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit or make a purchase from our website.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data:
- Personal Identifiers: Name, email address, phone number, shipping address, billing address
- Order Details: Purchase history, product preferences
- Payment Information: (Processed securely through third-party payment providers; we do not store credit/debit card details)
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device type, location data (via cookies)
- Communication Data: Messages, inquiries, or feedback sent to us
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data to:
- Process and deliver your orders
- Provide customer support
- Send order confirmations, shipping updates, and promotional emails
- Improve our website, services, and user experience
- Comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud
3. Legal Basis for Processing (Under GDPR)
We process your data based on:
- Contractual necessity (to fulfill your order)
- Legal obligation (to comply with tax or consumer laws)
- Legitimate interest (e.g., improving our services)
- Consent (for marketing communications)
4. Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Enhance website functionality
- Analyze website traffic
- Provide a personalized shopping experience
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share your information with:
- Trusted third-party service providers (e.g., payment gateways, shipping companies, email platforms)
- Legal authorities if required by law
All third-party providers are GDPR-compliant and contractually bound to protect your data.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for:
- Completing transactions
- Fulfilling legal, accounting, or reporting obligations
- Marketing purposes (unless you opt out)
7. Your Rights (EU/GDPR)
You have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal data
- Withdraw your consent at any time
- Object to or restrict certain data uses
- Request data portability
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@mariaextensions.com.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:
Maria Extensions
Email: privacy@mariaextensions.com
Location: Hamburg, Germany