Privacy Policy

1. General Information

The protection of your personal data is very important to us.
We treat your personal information confidentially and in accordance with the applicable data protection laws (GDPR, BDSG) as well as this Privacy Policy.

This Privacy Policy explains which data we collect, how we use it, and for what purposes.

Controller responsible for data processing:
Ganapatee Fairtrades UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
Danziger Straße 2
61440 Oberursel
Germany
Email: fairtrades@ganapatee.de

2. Data Collection on Our Website

2.1 Server Log Files

Our hosting provider (Hostinger) automatically collects and stores information that your browser transmits. These include:

  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referrer URL
  • Hostname of the accessing device
  • Time of the server request
  • IP address

This data is processed based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in ensuring a technically error-free operation of the website).

3. Cookies

Our website uses essential cookies and optional cookies for:

  • Shopping cart functionality (WooCommerce)
  • Payment processing
  • Language settings (Polylang or similar plugin)

You may disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.

4. Contact Form & Email Contact

If you contact us via contact form or email, we store the information you provide for the purpose of processing your inquiry.
We do not share this data without your consent.

Legal basis:

  • Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract initiation), or
  • Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in responding to inquiries)

5. Data Processing for Orders (WooCommerce)

5.1 What personal data do we process?

When you place an order, we process:

  • Name
  • Address
  • Email address
  • Phone number (optional)
  • Order information
  • Payment details (no full credit card numbers are stored)

5.2 Payment Methods

We offer the following payment options:

  • Credit Cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express)
  • PayPal
  • Google Pay
  • Bank Transfer / SEPA
  • Cryptocurrency (SPX6900 on Ethereum)

Important information regarding cryptocurrency payments:

  • Supported Token: We currently only accept SPX6900 on the Ethereum Network (ERC-20).
  • Web3 Integration: Payments are processed via DePay (Web3 wallet connection). Please ensure your wallet is connected to the Ethereum Mainnet.
  • Transparency: Transactions are processed via the public Ethereum blockchain and are permanently visible on the ledger.
  • Non-Custodial: We do not store private keys or sensitive access credentials.
  • Fees: Network (gas) fees are calculated automatically and paid by the customer.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.

6. Sharing of Personal Data

We only share personal data when necessary.

6.1 Shipping Providers

To deliver your order, we may share your address with:

  • DHL
  • DPD
  • Hermes
  • FedEx
  • Other carriers if required

6.2 Tax & Accounting

Under German tax law, we must store invoice-related data for 10 years.

7. Hosting

Our website is hosted by Hostinger International Ltd.

  • All data is stored on servers located within the European Union
  • Data transfers outside the EU occur only in compliance with GDPR requirements

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your stored personal data
  • Request correction of incorrect data
  • Request deletion of your data (where legally permitted)
  • Request restriction of processing
  • Object to data processing
  • Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)

Please send requests to:
fairtrades@ganapatee.de

9. SSL/TLS Encryption

Our website uses TLS encryption to protect your data during transmission.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy as needed.

Last updated: December 2025