This Privacy Policy describes how your personal information is collected, used, and shared when you visit, make a purchase from, or interact with www.paperworkdesign.com (the “Site”) and our Etsy shop (PaperWorkDesignCoLLC, “the Shop”). This policy is compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Information I Collect

To fulfill your order or provide a service, I may collect the following personal information:

  • Your name, billing and shipping address

  • Email address and phone number (if required for communication or delivery)

  • Payment information (processed securely via third-party providers like Etsy or Stripe)

  • Details of the product(s) you’re ordering

  • Any personal information you voluntarily provide (e.g. for custom orders)

I rely on a number of legal bases to collect, use, and share your information, including:

  • As needed to fulfill your order

  • When you have provided your affirmative consent

  • To comply with a legal obligation or court order

  • To protect my legitimate business interests (e.g. for improving services or resolving disputes)

2. How Your Information Is Used

I use your personal information to:

  • Process and deliver your order

  • Communicate with you about your order or inquiries

  • Provide customer support

  • Comply with tax and legal obligations

3. Sharing Your Information

Your data may be shared in limited circumstances:

  • Etsy: I share information with Etsy as necessary to provide my services and comply with my obligations under both the Etsy Seller Policy and Etsy Terms of Use.

  • Service Providers: I use third-party providers (e.g., delivery companies, payment processors) only as needed and only with appropriate safeguards.

  • Legal Compliance: If required by law or to respond to legal claims.

I do not sell or rent your personal data to marketers or other third parties.

4. Data Retention

I retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide you with my services and as described in this Privacy Policy. This typically includes:

  • Up to 7 years for tax and accounting purposes

  • Shorter retention periods for communication data (e.g., contact form inquiries)

5. Transfers of Personal Information Outside the EU

If you are located in the EU and I transfer your information outside of the EU (e.g., to the US via Etsy or web hosting providers), I ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses or data processing agreements.

6. Your Rights

If you reside in the EU or UK, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data I hold about you

  • Request that I correct or delete your data

  • Object to or restrict certain processing

  • Request a copy of your data in a portable format

  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact me at: kimberly.paperwork@gmail.com

7. How to Contact Me

For purposes of EU data protection law, Paper Work Design Co LLC is the data controller of your personal information. If you have questions or concerns, you may contact us using the following information:

Website: www.paperworkdesign.com

Email: kimberly.paperwork@gmail.com

8. Changes to This Policy

I may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes to my practices or for other legal reasons. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Effective Date: May 14, 2025