🛡️ Privacy Policy – Wafadar.be

Effective Date: June, 2025
Business Name: Wafadar
Address: Leuvenselaan 485 Bus A, 3300 Tienen, Belgium
Website: https://wafadar.be
Contact Email: info@wafadar.be

1. Introduction

At Wafadar, your privacy is our priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Belgian privacy laws.

2. Who We Are

Wafadar is an online retailer based in Belgium, providing a range of products such as organic groceries, dried goods, teas, household items, and apparel. We are the data controller of any personal information collected through our website.

3. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process:

  • Identification Data: Name, email address, billing/shipping address, phone number
  • Payment Information: Securely processed by third-party providers (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device, operating system
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, links clicked
  • Marketing Data: Preferences for receiving communications

4. How We Collect Data

We collect data through:

  • Website forms (e.g., checkout, newsletter signup, contact forms)
  • Cookies and tracking technologies
  • Communication via email or customer service
  • Third-party services like Google Analytics, payment gateways

5. Why We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

  • Process and ship your orders
  • Provide customer service
  • Send transactional and promotional emails
  • Improve website functionality and security
  • Fulfill legal obligations

Our lawful bases under GDPR include:

  • Contract: Processing orders and customer service
  • Consent: Marketing communications and cookies
  • Legal Obligation: Accounting, tax, and compliance
  • Legitimate Interest: Site functionality and performance

7. Who We Share Data With

We share data only when necessary, and with trusted third parties such as:

  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
  • Delivery services
  • Web hosting and analytics providers
  • Legal authorities (if required)

All partners are GDPR-compliant and process data on our behalf.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

  • Orders: 7 years (for tax/legal purposes)
  • Marketing: Until you unsubscribe
  • Account data: Until you delete or request deletion

9. Your Rights (Under GDPR)

You have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Correct your data
  • Request deletion
  • Withdraw consent
  • Object to processing
  • Request data portability

To exercise these rights, contact info@wafadar.be.

10. Data Security

We take your data seriously and protect it through:

  • SSL encryption
  • Firewall and malware protection
  • Access restrictions and secure backups

Our site may link to external websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Always review their privacy policies.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help enhance user experience, analyze performance, and provide relevant content and ads.

Types of Cookies We Use

  1. Essential Cookies – Necessary for website operation (e.g., shopping cart, login)
  2. Performance Cookies – Help us understand how visitors interact (e.g., Google Analytics)
  3. Functional Cookies – Remember preferences (e.g., language, region)
  4. Marketing Cookies – Used to deliver personalized advertising and content

When you visit Wafadar.be, we display a cookie banner asking for your consent. You can:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Customize your preferences
  • Decline non-essential cookies

You may also change cookie settings in your browser at any time.

Third-Party Cookies

We may use cookies from third-party services such as:

  • Google Analytics
  • Facebook Pixel
  • Payment providers
    These cookies follow their own privacy and cookie policies.

Managing Cookies

Most browsers allow you to:

  • View cookies
  • Delete cookies
  • Block cookies by default

Visit www.allaboutcookies.org for more details.

13. Policy Updates

We may revise this policy occasionally. Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy & Cookie Policy or wish to exercise your rights:

📧 Email: info@wafadar.be
📬 Address: Leuvenselaan 485 Bus A, 3300 Tienen, Belgium