Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 09-04-2025

At Worlds of Earth (https://worldsofearth.com), your privacy is taken seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how your personal information is collected, used, and shared when you visit or make a purchase from this website. It also outlines your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws.

1. Who We Are

This website is owned and operated by Yaelle, who owns Worlds of Earth, located at worldsofsights@gmail.com. If you have any questions about this policy, please contact: worldsofsights@gmail.com.

2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why

We may collect and process the following data about you:

a. Personal Identification Information

Name
Email address
Postal address
Phone number (if provided)
Payment details (processed via secure third parties)
IP address

b. Usage Data

Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Clicks and interactions
Browser type and version
Device and operating system

c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small files placed on your device to improve user experience and website performance. These may include:

Essential cookies for site functionality (e.g., cart, login)
Analytical cookies to understand site usage (e.g., Google Analytics)
Marketing cookies (e.g., Facebook Pixel, if used)

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or via our cookie banner.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

Process and fulfill your orders
Respond to your inquiries
Send you updates, newsletters (if you opt-in)
Analyze website performance and improve services
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

4. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

We process your data under the following legal bases:

Consent: For newsletter subscriptions or cookies (where applicable)
Contract: To process your orders and deliver products/services
Legitimate Interest: To analyze and improve our website
Legal Obligation: To retain records for tax or legal compliance

5. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary:

Order data: kept for up to 7 years for tax and legal purposes
Contact or inquiry forms: kept for up to 12 months
Newsletter subscriptions: until you unsubscribe

6. Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell your data. We may share your data with trusted third parties to operate the site or fulfill services, such as:

Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
Shipping carriers (if applicable)
Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
Newsletter/email service providers (e.g., Mailchimp, Brevo)

These providers are bound by confidentiality and data protection obligations.

7. International Transfers

Some data may be transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure such transfers are protected under appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses or services certified under Privacy Shield, if applicable).

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

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

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Request deletion (« right to be forgotten »)
Restrict or object to processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent at any time
File a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority

To exercise your rights, please contact us at worldsofsights@gmail.com.

9. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal data using encryption, firewalls, and secure third-party services. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

10. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page, and if significant, we will notify you via email or website banner. Last updated: 09-04-2025

12. Contact

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Yaelle – Worlds of Earth
Email: worldsofsights@gmail.com
Website: https://worldsofearth.com