Privacy policy
Privacy Policy
Honeybee Living
Honeybee Living values your privacy. We only process personal data that is necessary to improve and deliver our services, and we handle all information with care and confidentiality. We never sell or share your data with third parties for commercial purposes.
This Privacy Policy applies to the use of our website and the services offered through it. By continuing to use our website, you agree to the conditions described below. This is the most recent version of our Privacy Policy; previous versions no longer apply once this one is published.
For additional information about data protection, please refer to the Dutch Data Protection Authority:
https://autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl/nl.
1. Data Processing Overview
Below you can read how we collect, store, protect, and use your data, and with whom your data may be shared.
We do not place analytical or tracking cookies until you accept them on our website. Functional cookies required for the website to operate may be loaded automatically.
The version of this Privacy Policy available on our website is the only version applicable until it is replaced by a newer version.
2. Purpose of Data Processing
General Purpose
We use your personal data exclusively to deliver our services. This means that the processing always relates directly to the products you purchase or the request you make.
We do not use your data for targeted marketing unless you give explicit consent.
Your data is only shared with third parties when necessary to fulfill administrative, accounting, or operational duties (e.g., payment processors, shipping partners, Shopify). These parties are bound by confidentiality agreements or legal obligations.
3. Automatically Collected Data
Certain technical data is collected automatically by our website to improve functionality and user experience. Examples include:
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IP address
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Browser information
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Operating system
These are not considered personally identifiable information on their own.
4. Cooperation with Legal or Tax Investigations
In certain cases, Honeybee Living may be legally required to share data in connection with governmental tax or criminal investigations. If this occurs, we will comply only when legally obligated and within the limits of the law.
5. Data Retention
We store your data as long as you are a customer of Honeybee Living. If you indicate that you no longer wish to use our services, we will delete your customer profile unless legal obligations require us to retain certain administrative data (e.g., invoices).
Only authorized staff members have access to your data during active service periods.
6. Your Rights
Under EU and Dutch privacy laws (AVG/GDPR), you have the following rights:
Right to Access
You may request access to the personal data we hold about you. You will receive a response within 30 days.
Right to Rectification
You may request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
Right to Restrict Processing
You may request limits to how your data is processed.
Right to Data Portability
You may request a copy of your personal data in a machine-readable format to transfer it to another provider.
Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten)
You may request deletion of your personal data. If legally allowed, we will honor this request.
Right to Object
You may object to certain types of data processing.
If your request is granted, you will receive the requested information at the email address we have on file, unless you request a different delivery method (in which case we may ask for identification).
Right to File a Complaint
If you believe your data has been mishandled, you may file a complaint with the Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (Dutch Data Protection Authority).
7. Shopify
Our webshop is hosted and built using Shopify.
Personal data you provide is shared with Shopify only when necessary for service delivery and technical support. Shopify does not use your personal data for any other purpose.
Shopify uses SSL encryption, secure servers, and strong password protocols to protect your data. Shopify may also use cookies for technical purposes related to platform functionality.
8. Cookies
A cookie is a small text file placed on your device when visiting our website. Cookies help us recognize users and improve performance.
We use the following types:
Functional Cookies
Essential for login sessions, shopping cart functionality, and website operation.
Anonymous Analytical Cookies
Used to understand website traffic, popular pages, and user behavior.
These cannot identify individual visitors.
No Other Cookies
We do not use marketing or tracking cookies unless explicitly accepted.
You can find more information about managing and deleting cookies here:
https://autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl/nl/onderwerpen/internet-telefoon-tv-en-post/cookies#faq
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Honeybee Living reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. The latest version will always be available on this page. If changes affect how previously collected data is handled, customers will be notified by email.
10. Contact Information
Honeybee Living
Dunantstraat 917
2713TH Zoetermeer
The Netherlands
VAT: NL004225938B40
KvK: 86322346
Email: info@honeybeeliving.nl