Privacybeleid

Last updated: 25 januari 2026

Scent of Self operates this website and store, including all related content, features, tools, products, and services . Our Services are powered by Shopify, enabling us to deliver a refined and seamless shopping experience.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit, use, or make a purchase through our Services, or otherwise communicate with us.

If there is any conflict between our Terms of Service and this Privacy Policy, this Privacy Policy governs the collection, processing, and disclosure of your personal information.

By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

1. Personal Information We Collect

When we refer to “personal information,” we mean information that identifies, relates to, describes, or can reasonably be linked to you.

Depending on how you interact with the Services, we may collect the following categories:

Information you provide

Name
Billing and shipping address
Email address
Phone number
Payment information (processed securely by third-party providers)
Account credentials and preferences
Communications with our customer support

Information collected automatically

Device and browser information
IP address
Pages visited and interactions with the Site
Referring URLs and search terms
Cookies and similar technologies

We do not collect anonymous or irreversibly de-identified data as personal information.

2. Sources of Personal Information

We collect personal information:

Directly from you when you create an account, place an order, or contact us
Automatically through your use of the Services and our website
From service providers acting on our behalf
From trusted partners or third parties, where permitted by law

3. How We Use Your Personal Information

We use personal information thoughtfully and only where necessary, including to:

Provide and improve our Services

Process payments and fulfill orders
Manage accounts and customer support
Arrange shipping, returns, and exchanges
Remember preferences and personalize your experience
Improve functionality, performance, and design

Marketing and communications

Send updates, product launches, or exclusive offers (only where consent is given)
Display relevant advertising based on interactions with our Services

Security and fraud prevention

Protect accounts, payments, and transactions
Detect and prevent fraudulent or malicious activity
Maintain the integrity of our Services

Legal and compliance purposes

Comply with applicable laws and regulations
Respond to lawful requests from authorities
Enforce our policies and protect our rights

4. Sharing of Personal Information

We may share personal information with trusted third parties only where necessary, including:

Shopify (our commerce platform)
Payment processors
Shipping and fulfillment partners
Analytics and email communication providers
Marketing partners (subject to applicable consent requirements)

These parties are contractually required to protect your information and use it solely for authorized purposes.

We do not sell personal information.

5. Relationship with Shopify

Our Services are hosted by Shopify Inc. Shopify processes personal information on our behalf to provide and improve the Services.

In some cases, Shopify may use aggregated or enhanced data derived from interactions with our store and other merchants to improve its platform. Where Shopify acts as a data controller, it is responsible for responding to data subject rights requests.

For more information, please review Shopify’s Customer Privacy Policy at:
https://privacy.shopify.com

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to ensure functionality, analyze performance, and improve user experience.

You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Limiting cookies may affect certain features of the Site.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

Fulfill orders and provide Services
Maintain accounts
Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

When no longer required, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information.

However, no system is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted electronically.

9. Third-Party Websites

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of external sites.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party platforms you visit.

10. Children’s Data

Our Services are not intended for use by individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we may delete it.

11. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access your personal information
Request correction or deletion
Object to or restrict processing
Withdraw consent
Request data portability
Opt out of targeted advertising

You may exercise these rights by contacting us using the details below.

We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.

12. International Transfers

Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your place of residence.

Where required, we rely on lawful transfer mechanisms such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or equivalent safeguards.