Privacy & Cookie Policy

 We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or make a purchase.


1. Data Controller

 

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

Being basics
Drammensveien 270 

Lierskogen ,3420 

Email: info@beingbasics.com


2. Information We Collect

 

We may collect the following personal data when you use our website:

  • Name

  • Billing and shipping address

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Order details

  • IP address

  • Device and browser information

Payment details are handled securely by our payment providers and are not stored by us.


3. How We Use Your Information

 

We use your data to:

  • Process and deliver your orders

  • Communicate with you regarding purchases

  • Provide customer support

  • Improve our website and services

  • Prevent fraud and ensure security

  • Comply with legal obligations


4. Legal Basis for Processing

 

We process your personal data based on:

  • Contract – to fulfill your order

  • Legal obligations – accounting and regulatory requirements

  • Legitimate interests – improving services and preventing fraud

  • Consent – for analytics and non-essential cookies


5. Payment Providers

 

We use secure third-party payment providers, including:

  • Vipps

  • Stripe

  • Klarna

These providers process your payment data in accordance with their own privacy policies.


6. Analytics

 

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website.

This may include:

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on the website

  • Device and browser type

  • General geographic location

Where required, we ask for your consent before activating analytics cookies. IP addresses are anonymised where applicable.


7. Cookies

 

Cookies are small text files stored on your device to help websites function properly and improve user experience.

We use the following types of cookies:

  • Necessary cookies – required for core functionality such as shopping cart and checkout

  • Functional cookies – remember your preferences

  • Analytics cookies – help us understand website usage (e.g. Google Analytics)

  • Marketing cookies (if applicable) – used for advertising and tracking

Non-essential cookies are only used with your consent.

You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time through your browser settings or cookie banner.


8. Sharing of Personal Data

 

We only share your data when necessary, including with:

  • Payment providers (Vipps, Stripe, Klarna)

  • Shipping and delivery partners

  • Website hosting and technical providers

  • Analytics services (Google Analytics)

We do not sell your personal data.


9. Data Retention

 

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

  • Order data: up to 5 years (in accordance with Norwegian accounting laws)

  • Customer inquiries: as needed for support

  • Analytics data: according to configured retention settings


10. Your Rights

 

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Withdraw consent at any time


11. Data Security

 

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.


12. Changes to This Policy

 

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.


13. Contact

 

If you have any questions about this policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

info@beingbasics.com