{"id":3,"date":"2026-07-01T08:43:25","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T08:43:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesailorsbag.com\/?page_id=3"},"modified":"2026-08-23T15:07:43","modified_gmt":"2026-08-23T15:07:43","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thesailorsbag.com\/?page_id=3","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Last Updated:\u00a022 August 2026<br><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At\u00a0TheSailorsBag.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, make a purchase, or interact with us.<br>By using\u00a0TheSailorsBag.com, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Who We Are<\/strong><br>TheSailorsBag.com\u2028, Ruo do Atoleiros, \u20289580-101 Santa B\u00e1rbara,\u2028Azores, Portugal\u2028, Email:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:ronald@thesailorsbag.com\">ronald@thesailorsbag.com<\/a>, \u2028Phone: +351 960261748<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Who Hosts Our Website?<\/strong><br>Our website is hosted by\u00a0Kreativmedia, a hosting provider based in\u00a0Switzerland. Kreativmedia processes data on our behalf and ensures compliance with\u00a0Swiss and EU data protection laws.<br>For more information about Kreativmedia\u2019s data practices, visit their\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kreativmedia.ch\/de\/ueber\/agb-datenschutz\/\">Privacy Policy<\/a>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cookie Compliance<\/strong><br>We use the\u00a0Cookie Compliance plugin by Moove Agency\u00a0to ensure transparency and compliance with data protection laws, including\u00a0GDPR, Swiss, and Portuguese regulations.<br>What This Means for You:<br>Consent:\u00a0We obtain your explicit consent before placing non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics, advertising, or preference cookies) on your device.<br>Control:\u00a0You can manage your cookie preferences, including accepting, rejecting, or withdrawing consent at any time.<br>Transparency:\u00a0We provide clear information about the types of cookies we use, their purpose, and how you can control them.<br>Types of Cookies We Use:<br>Strictly Necessary Cookies:\u00a0Essential for website functionality (e.g., shopping cart, checkout).<br>Performance Cookies:\u00a0Analyze site performance and usage (e.g., Google Analytics).<br>Functionality Cookies:\u00a0Enhance your experience (e.g., remembering preferences).<br>Targeting\/Advertising Cookies:\u00a0Used for personalized ads (e.g., Facebook Pixel, Pinterest Tag).<br>You can review and manage your cookie preferences by clicking the\u00a0cookie consent banner\u00a0at the bottom of our website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What Data We Collect<\/strong><br>We collect and process the following types of personal data:<br>A. Information You Provide to Us<br>Account Information:\u00a0Name, email address, phone number, billing and shipping addresses, and payment details (processed securely via WooCommerce and payment gateways like Stripe or PayPal).<br>Order Information:\u00a0Details about your purchases, including product preferences, order history, and transaction data.<br>Communication:\u00a0Messages, reviews, or inquiries you send via email, contact forms, or social media.<br>Newsletter Signups:\u00a0Your email address if you subscribe to our newsletter.<br>B. Information We Collect Automatically<br>Technical Data:\u00a0IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behavior (e.g., pages visited, time spent on site).<br>Cookies and Tracking Technologies:\u00a0As described in Section 3.<br>C. Third-Party Data<br>Payment Processors:\u00a0Payment details are processed by third-party providers (e.g., Stripe, PayPal). We do not store your credit card information.<br>Shipping Partners:\u00a0We share order details with shipping carriers (e.g., local Azores postal services or international couriers) to fulfill deliveries\u00a0only to EU countries, Switzerland, Norway, and Liechtenstein.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shipping Limitations<\/strong><br>TheSailorsBag.com\u00a0currently ships\u00a0only to the following countries:<br>European Union (EU) countries<br>Switzerland<br>Norway<br>Liechtenstein<br>If you are located outside these regions, we regret that we cannot process or ship your order. We apologize for any inconvenience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How We Use Your Data<\/strong><br>We use your personal data for the following purposes:<br>To process and fulfill your orders.<br>To communicate with you about your purchases, shipping updates, and promotions.<br>To improve our website, products, and services.<br>To personalize your shopping experience.<br>To comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax reporting, fraud prevention).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Legal Basis for Processing<\/strong><br>We process your data based on the following legal grounds:<br>Contractual Necessity:\u00a0To fulfill your orders and provide our services.<br>Consent:\u00a0For marketing communications and non-essential cookies (you can opt out at any time).<br>Legitimate Interests:\u00a0To improve our website and customer experience.<br>Legal Obligation:\u00a0To comply with Portuguese, Swiss, and EU laws.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How We Share Your Data<\/strong><br>We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share it with:<br>A. Service Providers and Partners<br>Payment Gateways:\u00a0Stripe, PayPal, or other third-party processors to handle transactions.<br>Shipping Carriers:\u00a0To deliver your orders\u00a0only to EU countries, Switzerland, Norway, and Liechtenstein.<br>IT Support, Marketing Agencies, or Analytics Tools:\u00a0Under strict confidentiality agreements.<br>Hosting Provider (Kreativmedia):\u00a0For website operation and maintenance.<br>B. Social Media Platforms for Promotion<br>We use\u00a0Pinterest and Facebook\u00a0for promotional purposes. When you interact with our content on these platforms (e.g., liking, sharing, or clicking on ads), we may share limited data with them to:<br>Measure the effectiveness of our ads.<br>Target audiences more precisely.<br>Comply with their advertising policies.<br>What We Share:<br>Email Addresses:\u00a0If you subscribe to our newsletter via Facebook or Pinterest.<br>Browsing Data:\u00a0Information about your interactions with our ads or website (e.g., pages visited, products viewed).<br>Demographic Data:\u00a0General information like age, location (within EU\/Switzerland\/Norway\/Liechtenstein), and interests.<br>Legal Basis:<br>Consent:\u00a0You have given explicit consent by engaging with our ads or subscribing to our newsletter via these platforms.<br>Legitimate Interests:\u00a0To promote our products and reach relevant audiences.<br>Your Rights:<br>You can opt out of Facebook and Pinterest advertising by adjusting your ad preferences in your account settings.<br>You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time.<br>For more details, refer to:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/privacy\/policy\/?entry_point=data_policy_redirect&amp;entry=0\">Facebook Data Policy<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/policy.pinterest.com\/en\/privacy-policy\">Pinterest Privacy Policy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Data Retention<\/strong><br>We retain your data only as long as necessary:<br>Order Data:\u00a07 years for tax and legal compliance.<br>Account Data:\u00a0Until you request deletion or your account is inactive for 3 years.<br>Cookies:\u00a0Until you clear your browser cache or opt out.<br>You can request deletion of your data by contacting us (see Section 11).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Your Rights Under GDPR and Swiss Law<\/strong><br>As a data subject, you have the following rights:<br>Right to Access:\u00a0Request a copy of your personal data.<br>Right to Rectification:\u00a0Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.<br>Right to Erasure:\u00a0Request deletion of your data (except where legally required to retain it).<br>Right to Restrict Processing:\u00a0Limit how we use your data.<br>Right to Data Portability:\u00a0Receive your data in a machine-readable format.<br>Right to Object:\u00a0Opt out of direct marketing or data processing based on legitimate interests.<br>To exercise these rights, contact us at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:ronald@thesailorsbag.com\">ronald@thesailorsbag.com<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Security Measures<\/strong><br>We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:<br>Encryption of sensitive information (e.g., payment data).<br>Regular security audits.<br>Access controls for employees and third-party providers.<br>However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we strive to protect your data responsibly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contact Us<\/strong><br>If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:\u2028  Email:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:ronald@thesailorsbag.com\">ronald@thesailorsbag.com<\/a>\u2028Phone:\u00a0 +351960261748, \u2028Address:\u00a0Ruo do Atoleiros, 9580-101 Santa B\u00e1rbara, Azores, Portugal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Updates to This Policy<\/strong><br>We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will be posted on this page with the\u00a0Last Updated\u00a0date. We encourage you to review it regularly.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last Updated:\u00a022 August 2026 At\u00a0TheSailorsBag.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. 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