Privacy policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 22, 2026

At ForPetsEssentials, we are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our store or make a purchase.

1. Data Controller ForPetsEssentials Contact: forpetsessentials@gmail.com

2. What Data We Collect We may collect the following personal data:

  • Name and surname
  • Shipping and billing address
  • Email address and phone number
  • Payment information (processed securely by our payment providers)
  • Browsing data and device information (via cookies)

3. Why We Collect Your Data We use your data to:

  • Process and fulfill your orders
  • Send order confirmations and shipping updates
  • Respond to your questions and requests
  • Comply with our legal obligations
  • Improve our store and your shopping experience

4. Legal Basis for Processing (EU/GDPR) We process your data on the following legal grounds:

  • Contract performance: to fulfill your order
  • Legal obligation: to comply with applicable laws
  • Legitimate interest: to improve our services
  • Consent: for marketing communications (you may withdraw at any time)

5. Sharing Your Data We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with:

  • Shipping carriers and logistics providers to fulfill your order
  • Payment processors to handle transactions securely
  • Shopify, our e-commerce platform provider
  • Suppliers (in the context of dropshipping fulfillment)

All third parties are required to handle your data securely and in accordance with applicable law.

6. International Transfers Some of our suppliers and service providers may be located outside the EU. In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with GDPR requirements.

7. Data Retention We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law (e.g., tax and accounting obligations).

8. Your Rights (EU/GDPR) If you are based in the EU, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Rectify inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: forpetsessentials@gmail.com

9. Cookies Our store uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and analyze traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie banner or your browser settings.

10. Changes to This Policy We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

11. Contact For any privacy-related questions, please contact us at: forpetsessentials@gmail.com