ParenWorks

Paren Works values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and shared when you purchase from or interact with Paren Works.

1. Information We Collect
To fulfill your order, Paren Works relies on information provided by Etsy, including:
Your name
Email address
Billing and shipping information
Details of the product(s) you purchase
Paren Works does not receive or store your payment information. Payments are processed securely by Etsy.
If you contact Paren Works directly, we may collect additional information you choose to share (such as your email address or message content).

2. Why We Need Your Information
We rely on a number of legal bases to process your information, including:
Contractual necessity: to provide the digital files you purchased
Legitimate interests: to respond to customer service inquiries and improve the shop
Legal obligations: to comply with tax, accounting, or other legal requirements
Your information is used only to operate the shop: not for spam, selling lists, or weird stuff.

3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
Your information is shared only when necessary:
Etsy – as the platform that hosts and processes transactions
Service providers – only as needed to operate the business (for example, bookkeeping)
Legal requirements – if required by law or regulation
Paren Works does not sell or trade your personal information.

4. Data Retention
Paren Works retains personal information only for as long as necessary to:
Complete transactions
Provide customer support
Comply with legal and tax obligations
Typically, this means retaining purchase records for up to 7 years, as required for accounting purposes.

5. Transfers Outside the EU
Paren Works is based in the United States. Information may be transferred outside the EU through Etsy or service providers that comply with GDPR through appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses).

6. Your Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the EU, you have the right to:
Access the personal information held about you
Request correction or deletion of your information
Object to or restrict certain processing
File a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise these rights, contact Paren Works at:
parenworks@proton.me

7. Contact Information
For privacy-related questions or concerns, you can contact:
Paren Works
Email: parenworks@proton.me

8. Changes to This Policy
Paren Works may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in business practices or legal requirements. The current version will always be available in the shop.