Privacy Policy

Karen Bartels respects the privacy of its customers and is committed to handling personal information in a secure and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, stored, and protected when you visit our website or purchase our products.

By using our website or services, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Collection of Personal Information

To provide a secure and efficient shopping experience, Karen Bartels collects certain personal information. This may include:

  • First and last name

  • Billing and shipping address

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • Payment details and transaction information

Information is collected directly from customers during checkout, account registration, communication with customer service, or interaction with our website.

Use of Personal Information

Personal data is processed solely for legitimate business purposes, including:

  • Processing and fulfilling orders

  • Confirming purchases and arranging delivery

  • Handling payments and preventing fraud

  • Responding to customer inquiries

  • Improving website performance and customer service

  • Sending promotional or marketing communications where consent has been provided

Personal data will not be used for purposes unrelated to the operation of our business.

Sharing of Personal Information

Karen Bartels does not sell, trade, or rent personal data to third parties.

Personal information may be shared only in the following situations:

  • With trusted service providers responsible for payment processing, shipping, logistics, or website operations

  • When required by applicable law, regulation, or legal process

  • When necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Karen Bartels, its customers, or third parties

All third-party partners are required to handle personal data securely and in accordance with applicable data protection standards.

Data Security

Karen Bartels applies appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, disclosure, or loss.

These measures include:

  • Secure encryption technologies for payment transactions

  • Restricted access to personal information, limited to authorized personnel and essential service providers

  • Secure hosting environments and data protection protocols

While reasonable measures are taken to protect data, no system can guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including compliance with legal, accounting, and regulatory obligations.

When personal information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

Customer Rights

Depending on applicable data protection laws, customers may have the following rights:

  • The right to access their personal data

  • The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

  • The right to request deletion of personal data, where legally permitted

  • The right to withdraw previously given consent for data processing

Requests to exercise these rights may be submitted using the contact details below.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Karen Bartels uses cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, analyze traffic, and remember user preferences.

Cookies help enhance the browsing experience and allow us to optimize website performance.

Customers may manage or disable cookies through their browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may limit certain features of the website.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legislation, operational practices, or data handling procedures.

Updated versions will be published on this page. Continued use of the website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Information

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or to exercise data protection rights, please contact:

📧 Email: support@karenbartels.com

Karen Bartels is committed to ensuring that personal information is processed lawfully, transparently, and securely at all times.