Privacy Policy of Seemned24.ee

Last updated: October 21, 2025

GardenBee OÜ (reg. code 14883500, Estonia) guarantees the protection and confidentiality of your personal data when you visit Seemned24.ee and place orders in our online store. We process your information in full compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable EU laws.

1. General Provisions

This Privacy Policy explains how Seemned24.ee (hereinafter “the Store”), operated by GardenBee OÜ (address: Ida-Viru maakond, Alutaguse vald, Kalina küla, Rikandi, 41312, Estonia), collects and processes your personal data. GardenBee OÜ acts as the data controller and ensures that your data is processed in accordance with GDPR and other relevant legal requirements.

All collected information is used only for legitimate purposes related to order processing and delivery of seeds and gardening products. Access to personal data is strictly limited to authorized employees.

2. Personal Data We Collect

• Identification data: first and last name.
• Contact data: email address, phone number, delivery and billing address.
• Order details: products ordered, order dates, payment and delivery methods, purchase history.
• Account data: email (login) and encrypted password — if you create an account.
• Payment data: we do not store full card details; payments are processed securely by third-party providers, and we only receive payment confirmation.
• Technical data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device, timestamps, and visited pages (for analytics and security).
• Cookies: cookies and similar tracking technologies (see section 6).

We do not collect special categories of data (such as health or political information).

3. Purposes of Data Processing

• To process, confirm, and fulfill your orders.
• To handle payments and arrange delivery.
• To provide customer support and respond to inquiries.
• To send order notifications and, with your consent, promotional emails.
• To improve website functionality and user experience.
• To comply with accounting and tax regulations.
• To maintain website security and prevent fraud.

4. Legal Bases for Processing

• Performance of a contract — to process your order and provide services.
• Legal obligations — to comply with tax and accounting laws.
• Legitimate interests — improving our services and ensuring security.
• Consent — for newsletters or non-essential cookies (you may withdraw your consent at any time).

5. Use of Third-Party Services

We use only trusted GDPR-compliant partners to process your data, including:

• Payment service providers — to process secure online payments.
• Delivery companies — to deliver your orders.
• Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) — for statistical and performance purposes.
• Email services — to send notifications or newsletters if you have subscribed.

We never sell your data. Information may be disclosed to public authorities only when required by law.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

• Essential cookies — required for website operation and checkout process.
• Functional cookies — remember your preferences, language, and cart contents.
• Analytics cookies — help us understand user behavior and improve performance.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Marketing or third-party tracking cookies are used only with your explicit consent.

7. Data Storage and Protection

All personal data is securely stored using encrypted (SSL/TLS) connections, firewall protection, and restricted access. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your information from loss, unauthorized access, or misuse. In case of a data breach, affected users and authorities will be notified as required by law.

8. Your Rights

• Right to access your data.
• Right to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to delete your data (“right to be forgotten”), unless required by law to retain it.
• Right to restrict processing.
• Right to data portability.
• Right to object to processing based on legitimate interests.
• Right to withdraw consent for marketing or cookies.
• Right to file a complaint with the Estonian Data Protection Inspectorate.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@seemned24.ee.

9. Data Retention

• Order and transaction data: retained for at least 7 years (accounting requirements).
• Account data: kept as long as your account remains active or until deletion.
• Email subscriptions: stored until you unsubscribe.
• Technical logs: stored up to 6 months for security and statistics.

After the retention period, data is deleted or anonymized, except for backups that are periodically purged.

10. Contact Information

11. Ordering Without Registration

You can place orders as a guest without creating an account. We request only the minimum data necessary for payment and delivery. Your email is used solely for order updates and is not added to any mailing list without your consent.

By using Seemned24.ee, you confirm that you have read and agree with this Privacy Policy. We may update it as required by law or changes in our data-handling processes. The current version is always available on this page.