Effective Date: May 30th 2025

At Beehive Candle Co., we respect your privacy as we do the planet.

We’re committed to protecting your personal data and ensuring transparency in how we use it. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights under the GDPR.

What We Collect

When you visit our website or make a purchase, we may collect:

  • Personal Information: Name, email, shipping/billing address, and phone number.
  • Payment Details: Processed securely via [Stripe/PayPal]; we never store card details.
  • Browsing Data: IP address, browser type, device info, and page interactions via cookies and analytics tools.

How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Process and deliver your orders.
  • Respond to your messages.
  • Send updates and exclusive offers—but only if you opt-in.
  • Improve your website experience through analytics.

We never sell your data.

Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies to:

  • Improve website performance.
  • Understand how visitors interact with our pages.
  • Offer a smooth shopping experience.

You can adjust cookie settings in your browser anytime.

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your data:

  • To fulfil contracts (e.g., your purchase).
  • With your consent (e.g., newsletters).
  • For our legitimate interests (e.g., site improvements, security).

Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access and update your personal data.
  • Request deletion or limit its use.
  • Withdraw marketing consent at any time.
  • Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission.

Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary for orders and legal compliance (e.g., tax records). Afterwards, it’s securely deleted.

Data Security

Your data is stored securely, using encryption and secure servers. We review practices regularly to protect your information.

Third-Party Services

We work with trusted partners (e.g., Stripe, Google Analytics). They process data under their privacy policies.

Accessibility & Inclusion

We aim to make our website welcoming for all. If you have feedback, please contact us.

Contact Us

Questions? Email us at hello@beehivecandleco.com.