Privacy Policy

Last updated: [March 2024]

This Privacy Policy explains how we, as the operator of this website and online store, collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR - Regulation (EU) 2016/679).

1. Controller of the Website

The controller responsible for the data processing on this website is:

Little Belly, Theodor-Loos-Weg 51, 12353 Berlin, Germany Email: hello@thelittlebelly.com

2. Data Collection When Visiting Our Website

When you visit our website without registering or otherwise transmitting information, we only collect the data your browser sends to our server (server log files). This includes:

  • Visited page

  • Date and time of access

  • Amount of data transferred

  • Referring source/website

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system

  • IP address (anonymized, if applicable)

This data is processed based on our legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) to ensure the stability and functionality of our website.

Our website uses SSL/TLS encryption for secure data transmission. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the "https://" and the padlock symbol in your browser.

3. Use of Cookies

We use cookies to provide essential website features, enhance user experience, and analyze traffic. Some cookies are session-based and are deleted after your visit, while others remain stored to recognize your preferences.

If personal data is processed through cookies, this is based on:

  • Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract),

  • Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent), or

  • Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest).

You can configure your browser to block or alert you about cookies. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

4. Contacting Us

If you contact us (e.g. via contact form or email), we process your personal data solely to respond to your inquiry.

Legal basis:

  • Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest)

  • Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract or pre-contractual measures)

5. Newsletter Subscription

By subscribing to our newsletter, you agree to receive regular updates on our offers. Only your email address is required. We use a double opt-in process to confirm your consent.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent)

You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in the email or by contacting us.

6. Order Processing and Payment

To fulfill your order, we share personal data (such as name, shipping address, payment info) with shipping providers and payment processors such as:

  • Shopify Inc. (store platform and hosting)

  • PayPal or other payment gateways

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract fulfillment)

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data (Art. 15 GDPR)

  • Correct inaccurate data (Art. 16 GDPR)

  • Request deletion of your data (Art. 17 GDPR)

  • Restrict processing (Art. 18 GDPR)

  • Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)

  • Withdraw consent (Art. 7(3) GDPR)

  • Object to data processing (Art. 21 GDPR)

  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR)

Supervisory authority in Berlin: Berliner Beauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit
https://www.datenschutz-berlin.de

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. When the data is no longer needed, it will be deleted.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version is always available on our website.

For any questions, please contact us at: hello@thelittlebelly.com