Privacy Policy

Last updated: 19 August 2025

We at Classic Craft Leather (“we”, “our”, “us”) take the protection of your personal data very seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you use our website classiccraftleather.com.

1. Controller

The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is:

Classic Craft Leather
Email: info@classiccraftleather.com

2. Personal Data We Collect

We collect and process the following categories of personal data:

  1. Order Data
    • Name, email address, billing and shipping details, payment details.
  2. Account Data (if you register)
    • Login details, preferences, saved addresses.
  3. Communication Data
    • Emails or messages you send to us.
  4. Technical Data
    • IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and cookies.

3. Purposes of Processing

We process your data for the following purposes:

  • To process and deliver your orders.
  • To provide customer support.
  • To manage your account.
  • To ensure website security and fraud prevention.
  • To comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax law).
  • To send marketing emails (only with your explicit consent).

4. Legal Basis for Processing

The processing of your data is based on:

  • Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR: necessary for contract performance (orders, payments).
  • Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR: necessary for legal obligations (invoicing, tax).
  • Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR: based on your consent (newsletter, cookies).
  • Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR: our legitimate interest (website security, analytics).

5. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to make our website functional, improve usability, and analyze usage.

  • Essential Cookies: required for shopping cart and checkout.
  • Analytics Cookies: (e.g., Google Analytics, if used) – only with consent.
  • Marketing Cookies: only with consent.

You can manage cookies via your browser or our cookie banner.

6. Payment Processing

Payments are processed by third-party providers (e.g., PayPal, Stripe, or credit card providers). We do not store full payment details. Payment providers act as independent controllers under GDPR.

7. Data Sharing

We share data only when necessary:

  • Shipping providers (e.g., DHL, UPS) to deliver your orders.
  • Payment processors for transactions.
  • IT service providers for hosting, website operations, and security.

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

8. Data Retention

  • Order and billing data: kept for 10 years (tax retention laws).
  • Account data: kept until you delete your account.
  • Cookies: stored according to your consent preferences.
  • Emails and communications: stored as long as needed for customer service.

9. Data Security

We use SSL encryption and secure servers to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure.

10. Your Rights under GDPR

You have the following rights:

  • Access (Art. 15 GDPR): request a copy of your data.
  • Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR): correct inaccurate data.
  • Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR): request deletion (“right to be forgotten”).
  • Restriction (Art. 18 GDPR): restrict processing.
  • Portability (Art. 20 GDPR): receive your data in a portable format.
  • Objection (Art. 21 GDPR): object to processing based on legitimate interest.
  • Withdrawal of Consent (Art. 7(3) GDPR): withdraw at any time.

To exercise your rights, email us at: info@classiccraftleather.com

11. Newsletter

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will send you updates about our products and offers. Subscription requires double opt-in (you confirm via email). You can unsubscribe anytime via the link in each email.

12. Children’s Data

Our services are not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect their data.

13. International Data Transfers

If we transfer data outside the EU/EEA (e.g., cloud hosting, payment providers), it will be based on GDPR safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available at classiccraftleather.com/privacy-policy.

📧 Contact for all privacy-related inquiries:
Email: info@classiccraftleather.com