Privacy Policy

Last updated: 06.20.2026

Introduction

Welcome to aldonamartynenka.com ("Website").

I am Aldona Martynenka, a writer and artist based in Sweden. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit my Website, contact me, or purchase products through my online shop.

By using this Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

Aldona Martynenka

Email: hello@aldonamartynenka.com

Website: aldonamartynenka.com

Information I Collect

Information You Provide

I may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Shipping address

  • Billing address

  • Phone number (if provided)

  • Messages sent through contact forms or email

  • Order and purchase information

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • Pages viewed

  • Date and time of visits

  • Referring websites

This information may be collected through cookies, analytics tools, and services provided by Squarespace.

How I Use Your Information

I use personal information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and messages

  • Process and fulfill orders

  • Package and ship purchased products

  • Provide customer support

  • Improve the Website and user experience

  • Prevent fraud and misuse

  • Comply with legal, accounting, and tax obligations

I only process personal data when there is a lawful basis to do so under applicable data protection laws.

Legal Basis for Processing

Where required by law, I rely on one or more of the following legal bases:

  • Your consent

  • Performance of a contract (for example, fulfilling an order)

  • Compliance with legal obligations

  • Legitimate interests, such as operating and improving the Website and responding to inquiries

Website Hosting and Platform

This Website is hosted and operated using Squarespace.

Squarespace provides website hosting, security, analytics, contact forms, and e-commerce functionality. As part of these services, Squarespace may process personal and technical information on my behalf.

Payments

Payments made through the online shop are processed by third-party payment providers. I do not receive or store your full payment card details.

Payment providers process your information in accordance with their own privacy policies and security standards.

Order Fulfillment and Shipping

If you purchase products through the Website, I use your personal information to process, package, and ship your order.

To complete delivery, I may share your name, address, phone number (if required), and other necessary information with shipping and postal service providers.

Sharing Personal Information

I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

I may share information with trusted third-party service providers where necessary to operate the Website and provide services, including:

  • Squarespace

  • Payment processors

  • Shipping and delivery providers

  • Analytics providers

  • Professional advisors where required by law

These providers receive only the information necessary to perform their services.

Cookies

The Website may use cookies and similar technologies to ensure proper functionality, improve performance, and understand how visitors use the Website.

For more information, please see the Cookie Policy.

Data Retention

I retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill orders and provide services

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Comply with legal, tax, and accounting obligations

  • Resolve disputes

When personal information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymized where appropriate.

Your Rights

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or another jurisdiction with similar privacy protections, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Restrict processing

  • Object to processing

  • Request data portability

  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the details below.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

International Transfers

Some service providers may process personal information outside your country of residence. Where required, appropriate safeguards are used to protect personal data in accordance with applicable laws.

Children's Privacy

This Website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page together with an updated revision date.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the way your personal information is handled, please contact:

Aldona Martynenka

Email: hello@aldonamartynenka.com

Website: aldonamartynenka.com