Privacy Policy

Effective date: July 7, 2025

Who we are: Pine Blossom Books is an independent book creator based in France. We care deeply about your privacy and aim to keep things clear and respectful when it comes to your personal data.

1. What Information We Collect

We may collect:

Name, email, address, phone number (only when you place an order or contact us)
Payment details (processed securely by Stripe or PayPal — we never see your full card info)
Device info and usage data (via Google Analytics: browser type, pages visited, location, etc.)

We do not collect sensitive personal information like race, religion, or health data.

2. How We Use Your Info

We only use your data to:

Process and ship your order
Send order updates or respond to your questions
Improve the website’s performance (anonymous analytics only)
Send optional newsletters, if you’ve subscribed

We never sell or rent your personal information.

3. Where Your Info Goes

We only share your data with trusted third-party services needed to run the shop:

Wix (our website host)
Stripe / PayPal (secure payment processing)
Google Analytics (to understand how visitors use the site)
Shipping services (like La Poste, HK Post, Mondial Relay, etc.)

These services comply with international data protection standards (GDPR, CCPA, etc.).

4. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may:

Access or update your personal data
Request that we delete your data
Withdraw consent at any time
File a complaint with your local data protection authority

To make a request, just email info@pineblossombooks.com.

5. Cookies

We use cookies for:

Basic site functionality
Understanding how visitors use the site (Google Analytics)

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings.

6. Data Security & Retention

Your data is stored securely. We retain order-related information for up to 2 years for tax and customer service purposes. After that, it is deleted.

7. Policy Changes

This policy may be updated from time to time. Changes will appear here, with the “Effective date” updated at the top.