Privacy Policy — Shards of Clarity

1. Who we are

Shards of Clarity B.V. is the data controller for the website and any optional mobile app.

• Address: Joop Geesinkweg 901, 1114AB, Amsterdam-Duivendrecht, Netherlands
• KVK Number: 97516406
• RSIN: NL868087464B01
• Contact: privacy@shardsofclarity.com

2. What we collect

• Basic site analytics such as pages viewed and device data.
• Contact details that visitors choose to send, such as name and email.
• If the optional app is used, camera input is processed to recognize symbols on our jewelry. We design this to work on device where possible.

3. Why we collect it and legal bases

• Provide, maintain, and improve the site and app. Legal basis: legitimate interests and contract.
• Respond to inquiries. Legal basis: consent and legitimate interests.
• Security and fraud prevention. Legal basis: legitimate interests.
• If required by law, we may process data to comply with legal obligations.

4. Optional app and recognition features

• The recognition feature is opt in.
• It is designed to run on device where possible and to use privacy by default settings.
• The feature helps wearers identify others with similar values at a glance.
• If any cloud processing is needed, we will explain what data is sent and why, and we will only send the minimum needed.

5. Cookies and analytics

• We use essential cookies to run the site.
• We may use optional analytics with consent. Visitors can manage preferences in the cookie banner.

6. Sharing

• We do not sell personal data.
• We share data with service providers who help us run the site and app, under contracts that protect privacy.
• We may share data to comply with the law or to protect rights.

7. International transfers

If data is transferred outside the EEA or UK, we will use approved safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses and risk assessments.

8. How long we keep data

We keep data only as long as needed for the purposes above. We then delete or anonymize it.

9. Your rights

• Access, correction, deletion.
• Restriction and objection.
• Data portability.
• Withdraw consent at any time when consent is the legal basis.
• Lodge a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens).

10. Children

Our site and app are not designed for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16.

11. Security

We use technical and organizational measures to protect data. No method is 100 percent secure, but we work to keep risk low.

12. Contact

For privacy questions or requests: privacy@shardsofclarity.com

Postal: Joop Geesinkweg 901, 1114AB, Amsterdam-Duivendrecht, Netherlands.

13. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy. If the changes are material, we will provide a clear notice on the site or app.