Privacy Policy — G&J Passionate Press

Last updated: 21.10.2025

This Privacy Policy explains how G&J Passionate Press (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit our website and subscribe to our email list.

By using our website and providing your personal data, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.


1) Data Controller

The data controller for this website is:

G&J Passionate Press
Email: gjpassionatepress@gmail.com

We do not operate as a registered company entity. This site is operated under the project name “G&J Passionate Press”.


2) What Data We Collect

We collect and process the following information:

  • Name (if provided in the signup form)

  • Email address (for newsletter and marketing emails)

  • IP address (collected automatically by technical and analytics tools)

  • Website usage data via cookies and Google Analytics

We do not collect payment data — all purchases are processed externally through Etsy.


3) Purpose & Legal Basis of Processing

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

PurposeLegal Basis (GDPR)
Sending newsletters, content updates and promotional emailsConsent (Art. 6(1)(a)) — you give explicit consent via the signup form
Website analytics and performance improvementLegitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f))

4) Cookies & Tracking Technologies

This website uses cookies for:

  • Essential website functionality

  • Analytics (Google Analytics)

We do not use advertising or remarketing pixels (e.g. Meta Pixel, Google Ads Remarketing).

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.


5) Email Marketing (MailerLite)

We use MailerLite to collect and store subscriber data and send email campaigns.

By subscribing, you agree that:

  • Your email and name are stored on MailerLite servers

  • We may send you both regular and promotional emails

You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in every email.


6) Data Sharing & International Transfers

Your data may be processed by service providers we use, such as:

  • MailerLite (email platform)

  • Google Analytics (analytics)

Some of these providers are located outside the EU (e.g. USA). Transfers are made under appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC).

We do not sell or share your data with third parties for independent marketing purposes.


7) Retention Period

We store your data until:

  • You unsubscribe or request deletion, or

  • We cease operating the mailing list or website


8) Your Rights (GDPR)

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your data

  • Correct your data

  • Withdraw consent at any time (unsubscribe link)

  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • File a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority

To exercise rights, contact us at: gjpassionatepress@gmail.com


9) Security

We use technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.


10) External Links (Etsy and Others)

Our website links to Etsy and other platforms.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies separately.


11) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy when necessary. Updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date.


Contact

For privacy-related requests or questions:
📩 gjpassionatepress@gmail.com