Privacy and data protection are important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in compliance with the EU GDPR, the UK GDPR, and the California CCPA (as amended by CPRA), as well as other applicable privacy laws. Mint of Gold (the data controller) collects data to process orders and improve our services. We collect personal data you provide (name, address, email, phone, and payment details) and technical data (IP address, device info, cookies) when you use our site or newsletter. Payment data (credit card numbers) is processed by secure third-party payment processors (we do not store full card details).
- Legal Basis & Purposes: We process your data to fulfill orders and contracts (legal basis: performance of contract), for our legitimate interests (e.g. fraud prevention, site security, marketing to consenting customers), and when required by law (taxation). If you subscribe to our newsletter or allow remarketing, we use your email and browsing data for marketing purposes (consent-based). You can withdraw consent for marketing at any time (see below).
- Data Sharing: We share your information with service providers who help us operate (payment processors, shippers, IT service providers) and with marketing platforms (for newsletters/ads) under contract or legal We do not sell your personal information. (If we ever did, California consumers may opt out via a “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” link as required by law .) We may also disclose data to authorities if legally required (e.g. tax or law enforcement inquiries). If you use our store outside the EU, our servers or providers may transfer data internationally; we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (EU Standard Contractual Clauses, adequacy decisions, etc.).
- Cookies & Tracking: We use cookies and similar technologies. Strictly necessary cookies are essential for site functionality (cart, login). Preferences/statistics/marketing cookies (e.g. Google Analytics, Facebook pixel) help us improve and personalize your We obtain your consent for non-essential cookies via our cookie banner. We provide clear information on what each cookie does and allow you to accept or reject categories of cookies . You may withdraw cookie consent at any time by adjusting your browser or via our cookie settings; withdrawing consent is as easy as giving it . We also honor global opt-out signals (e.g. browser “Do Not Track”) for marketing cookies.
- Your Rights: You have rights over your personal Under GDPR/UK GDPR, these include access, rectification, erasure (“right to be forgotten”), restriction of processing, data portability, and objecting to processing (including objection to marketing) . If processing is based on consent, you can withdraw consent anytime without affecting past processing. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. California residents under the CCPA have similar rights: to know what data we hold, delete it, correct inaccuracies, limit use of sensitive data, and opt out of sale/sharing of personal information
. (We will not discriminate against you for exercising these rights .) To exercise any rights, please contact us via the details below; we will respond within the timeframes required by law.
- Data Retention & Security: We retain order and transaction data for as long as required by law (typically 5–10 years for financial records) and marketing data until you opt We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures (SSL encryption, access controls, etc.) to protect your data.
- Contact Us: Our data controller is Mint of Gold (Poland) and [Swiss company, when established]. For any data questions or rights requests, please contact privacy@mintofgold.com (for the Polish company) or the Swiss affiliate’s data contact once
