Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY – FLORA DE MARIS

Last updated: 11-04-2026


At Flora de Maris, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, make a purchase, or interact with our services.

 

1. WHO WE ARE

Flora de Maris is an independent swimwear brand based in the Netherlands. 

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at contact@florademaris.com


2. PERSONAL DATA WE COLLECT

We may collect the following personal data:

  • Full name
  • Billing and shipping address
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Payment information (processed securely via third-party providers)
  • Order history
  • IP address and device/browser information
  • Website behaviour (pages visited, interactions, session data)
  • Communication preferences

We only collect data necessary to provide our services.


3. HOW WE COLLECT YOUR DATA

We collect data when you:

  • Place an order on our website
  • Create or use an account (if applicable)
  • Contact us via email or forms
  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Browse our website (via cookies and tracking technologies)


4. HOW WE USE YOUR DATA

We use your personal data to:

  • Process and fulfil your orders
  • Deliver products to you
  • Provide customer support
  • Send order confirmations and updates
  • Improve our website and customer experience
  • Prevent fraud or misuse
  • Send marketing communications (only if you have opted in)

 


5. LEGAL BASES (GDPR)

We process your data based on:

  • Contractual necessity (to fulfil your order)
  • Legal obligation (tax and accounting requirements)
  • Legitimate interest (improving services, preventing fraud)
  • Consent (marketing emails and cookies where required)

 


6. PAYMENT SECURITY

All payments are processed through secure third-party payment providers such as Shopify Payments, PayPal, Klarna, Apple Pay, or credit card providers.


We do not store or have access to your full payment details.


7. SHARING YOUR DATA

We only share your data with trusted third parties necessary to operate our business, including:

  • Shopify (our e-commerce platform)
  • Payment providers (e.g. Shopify Payments, PayPal, Klarna)
  • Shipping carriers (for delivery purposes)
  • Email marketing providers (if subscribed)
  • Analytics and advertising platforms (e.g. Google, Meta, TikTok)

These parties process data on our behalf under strict data protection agreements.

We never sell your personal data.

 


8. COOKIES & TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Ensure the website functions properly
  • Save your preferences
  • Analyse website traffic and performance
  • Improve user experience
  • Measure marketing effectiveness
  • Support advertising (e.g. Meta Pixel, TikTok Pixel, Google Ads)

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings or via the cookie banner on our website.

Some cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled.

 


9. DATA RETENTION

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfil your order
  • Comply with legal obligations (such as tax law)
  • Resolve disputes
  • Maintain business records

 


10. YOUR RIGHTS (EU GDPR)

If you are located in the EU, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)

To exercise these rights, contact us at [your email]



11. NEWSLETTER & MARKETING

You will only receive marketing emails if you have explicitly subscribed.

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


12. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Some of our service providers (such as Shopify) may process data outside the EU.

When this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

 


13. SECURITY

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.

However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.



14. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.



15. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page.

 


16. CONTACT

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, you can contact us at contact@florademaris.com.