Last updated: October 2021
At Peyote Seeds Farm, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit or make a purchase on our website peyoteseedsfarm.com.
🔹 1. Who We Are
Peyote Seeds Farm
Email: support@peyoteseedsfarm.com
We operate as an independent horticultural e-commerce platform that sells authentic peyote seeds, live cactus plants, and cultivation accessories.
🔹 2. Information We Collect
We collect personal information only when necessary to fulfil your order, provide customer support, or improve your experience.
A. Information You Provide
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Name
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Billing and shipping address
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Email address
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Phone number (optional)
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Payment details (processed securely by third-party providers)
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Any messages you send via our contact forms or live chat
B. Information Collected Automatically
When you browse our site, we automatically collect:
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IP address and device type
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Browser type, version, and language
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Pages visited and time spent on the site
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Referring and exit pages
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Cookies and similar tracking technologies
🔹 3. How We Use Your Information
We process your data for the following purposes:
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To process and ship your orders efficiently
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To provide customer support and respond to enquiries
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To improve website performance and product offerings
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To send order confirmations and tracking updates
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To comply with legal and tax obligations
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To protect against fraudulent activity
We never sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
🔹 4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data based on:
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Contractual necessity (fulfilling your purchase or service request)
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Legal obligations (accounting, tax compliance)
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Legitimate interest (improving customer experience)
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Consent (email subscriptions, cookies, or optional marketing)
You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting privacy@peyoteseedsfarm.com.
🔹 5. Data Storage & Security
All personal data is stored on secure, encrypted servers located within the European Union.
We use:
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SSL encryption on all pages
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Secure payment gateways (Stripe, Revolut, PayPal)
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Regular malware and vulnerability scans
Only authorised personnel have access to your personal data.
🔹 6. Cookies Policy
We use cookies to:
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Enable site functionality (cart, checkout, login)
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Analyse traffic and user behaviour
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Improve loading speeds and user experience
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may limit some site features.
Learn more in our separate Cookie Policy.
🔹 7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to:
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Fulfil your order
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Comply with accounting and tax regulations
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Resolve disputes or support warranty claims
Typically, order data is kept for 5 years (EU requirement), after which it is securely deleted or anonymised.
🔹 8. Sharing of Information
We share information only with trusted service providers who help us operate our business, such as:
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Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
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Shipping and logistics partners
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Web hosting and analytics services
Each partner is bound by GDPR-compliant data protection agreements.
🔹 9. Your Rights Under GDPR
As an EU resident, you have the right to:
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Access your personal data
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Request correction or deletion
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Restrict or object to data processing
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Receive a copy of your data (data portability)
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Lodge a complaint with a Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens in the Netherlands)
To exercise any of these rights, email: privacy@peyoteseedsfarm.com
🔹 10. Email Communication & Marketing
We may occasionally send:
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Order-related updates (non-marketing)
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Product or newsletter updates (only if you subscribed)
You can unsubscribe anytime using the link provided in every email.
🔹 11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites or resources.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites.
Please review their individual privacy policies before sharing personal information.
🔹 12. Children’s Privacy
Our website and products are intended for adults (18+).
We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately for removal.
🔹 13. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal changes or improvements in our operations.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.
📩 Contact Us About Privacy
If you have questions or concerns about how we handle your personal data:
📧 privacy@peyoteseedsfarm.com