Privacy Policy

 Effective Date: July 1, 2025
Last Updated: July 5, 2025
Website: www.albertandidaco.com

At Albert & Ida Co., your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Who We Are

Albert & Ida Co. is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

Contact Details:
Email: info@albertandidaco.com
Website: www.albertandidaco.com

2. What Data We Collect and Why

We collect and process the following categories of personal data:

Identity Data

Name, email, billing/shipping address. To process orders, provide customer support

Contact Data

Phone number, email. To communicate about orders or inquiries

Financial Data

Payment card details (processed securely by third-party processor). To fulfill purchases

Technical Data

IP address, browser, device info. To improve website performance and security

Usage Data

Pages visited, time on site. For analytics and user experience optimization

Marketing Data

Your preferences for receiving marketing. To send promotional materials (only with consent)

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we only process your personal data when we have a lawful basis:

  • Contractual necessity: To fulfill your purchase

  • Consent: For marketing emails or non-essential cookies

  • Legal obligation: For tax or regulatory compliance

  • Legitimate interest: To improve our services and secure our site

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Process and deliver your orders

  • Send order confirmations and shipping updates

  • Provide customer support

  • Improve and personalize your website experience

  • Conduct data analytics

  • Send newsletters and promotions if you opt in

  • Ensure website security and prevent fraud

5. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies to:

  • Enable essential site functions

  • Analyze site traffic via tools like Google Analytics

  • Remember your preferences

We ask for your consent before placing any non-essential cookies. You can adjust your preferences anytime using our cookie banner or browser settings. See our [Cookie Policy] for details.

6. Data Sharing and Transfers

We only share your data with:

  • Trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, shipping services, analytics tools)

  • Authorities if required by law

  • Other parties in the event of a business transfer

We ensure all third parties comply with GDPR and safeguard your data. If your data is transferred outside the EU/EEA, we ensure it’s protected via Standard Contractual Clauses or similar legal safeguards.

7. Your GDPR Rights

As an EU resident, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Delete your data (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Port your data to another service

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority

To exercise your rights, email us at [hello@albertandidaco.com].

8. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary:

  • For order fulfillment: 6 years (for accounting/tax purposes)

  • For marketing: Until you withdraw consent

  • For analytics: As specified in our Cookie Policy

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for individuals under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about your personal data, please contact:

Albert & Ida Co.
Email: info@albertandidaco.com
Website: www.albertandidaco.com