LindenCottageStore

This Privacy Policy describes how and when I collect, use, and share information when you purchase a digital product from Linden Cottage Store, contact me, or otherwise use my services through Etsy.com or its related sites and services.
This Privacy Policy does not apply to the practices of third parties that I do not own or control, including Etsy. You can reference the Etsy Privacy Policy to learn more about its overall privacy practices.

1. Information I Collect
Because my shop sells instant digital downloads, I do not process shipping labels or handle physical goods. However, to fulfill your order and provide support, I receive certain information authorized by Etsy, including:
- Your name and Etsy username
- Your email address
- Payment confirmation details
- Your billing address (collected by Etsy for regional digital tax/VAT calculations)
-Details of the specific digital art print(s) purchased

2. Why I Need Your Information and How It Is Used
I rely on a number of legal bases to collect, use, and share your information, including:
- Fulfilling your digital order: Using your email or message details to assist with download issues, re-send file links, or answer customer support queries.
- Legal and Tax Compliance: Retaining transaction records (such as sales totals and tax data) as required by financial, tax, and accounting regulations.
- Compliance with Etsy Policies: Adhering to the Etsy Seller Policy and Terms of Use.

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
I respect your privacy and only share personal information in very limited circumstances:
- Etsy: Information is shared with Etsy as necessary to provide services and comply with my obligations under Etsy's terms.
- Legal Compliance: I may collect, use, retain, or share your information if required to: (a) respond to legal processes or government requests; (b) enforce agreements or policies; or (c) prevent fraud and other illegal activity.

4. Data Retention
I retain your transaction-related information only for as long as necessary to provide customer support and comply with legal, accounting, and tax obligations (typically [e.g., 6 years] for tax reporting).

5. Your Rights (EU & UK Buyers)
If you reside in the EU or UK, you have specific rights regarding your personal data:
- Access & Portability: You can request a copy of the personal information I hold about you.
- Change, Restrict, or Delete: You may request that I alter or delete the personal data I hold (excluding data I am legally obligated to keep for tax purposes).
- Questions & Requests: If you wish to access or delete personal data held directly by Etsy's platform, please submit that request directly to Etsy. For data held by my shop, contact me at hello@thespeltkitchen.com.

6. Contact Information
For the purposes of EU/UK data protection law, I, Tracy Morgan, am the data controller of your personal information. If you have any questions, you can contact me directly at hello@thespeltkitchen.com.