Last updated: March 2026
At Sacred Forests, we strive to protect and respect your privacy in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This privacy statement explains what data we collect, why we collect it, how it is used, and the rights you have regarding your personal data.
2. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
- Identity Information: name, date of birth (if provided).
- Contact Information: email address, phone number, mailing address.
- Payment Information: billing details (processed via secure third-party payment processors; we do not store full payment card numbers).
- Usage Data: interactions with our website or services, IP address, browser type, device information.
- Communication Data: messages, inquiries, or feedback you send us.
3. How We Use Personal Data
We only process personal data when we have a lawful basis under the GDPR. We use your personal data to:
- Provide and manage our services.
- Process payments.
- Communicate with you regarding your account or inquiries.
- Improve our website, services, and customer experience.
- Comply with legal obligations.
- Send marketing communications (only with your consent or where permitted by law).
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We process your personal data based on:
- Performance of a contract (e.g., providing services you have purchased).
- Legitimate interests (e.g., improving our services, preventing fraud).
- Compliance with a legal obligation (e.g., tax requirements).
- Consent (e.g., subscribing to marketing emails).
5. How Long We Keep Your Data
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes. Retention periods vary depending on the type of data.
6. Sharing Your Data
We may share your personal data with:
- Service Providers: IT providers, payment processors, communication tools.
- Professional Advisors: accountants, legal advisors.
- Authorities: when required by law.
We do not sell your personal data.
7. International Data Transfers
If we transfer data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the following rights:
- Right to access your personal data.
- Right to rectification of inaccurate data.
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten").
- Right to restrict processing.
- Right to data portability.
- Right to object to certain processing.
- Right to withdraw consent at any time.
- Right to lodge a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens).
9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to improve site functionality, analyze usage, and personalize your experience.
10. Security Measures
We implement technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, including encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will always state the date it was last revised.
12. Contact
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
Mauritskade 64
1092 AD
Amsterdam
The Netherlands
info@sacredforests.earth