Privacy policy
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myshqipe.com Privacy Policy
Version 2.3 – Last updated: April 2, 2026
1. Introduction
myshqipe.com attaches great importance to the protection of your personal data and acts in accordance with applicable European regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the European Data Protection Act and AI Act, as well as the Belgian law of July 30, 2018, on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data.
This privacy policy applies to all services and activities of myshqipe.com via the website. myshqipe.com is Powered by Shopify so that we can provide the Services to you.
In the event of a conflict between our Terms of Service and this Privacy Policy, this Privacy Policy shall prevail regarding the collection, processing, and disclosure of your personal data.
By using this website and our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. 2. Data Controller
myshqipe.com
Baruti, Blendi
Zonstraat 1, 2140 Antwerp, Belgium
COC: 1033.198.864
E-mail: contact@myshqipe.com
Website: www.myshqipe.com
3. Which personal data do we process? We only process personal data that is necessary for our services:
a) When using the website
IP address
Browser and device data
Browsing behavior (via cookies)
Unique device identifiers
b) When placing orders
Name and surname
Address details (billing and delivery address)
Email address
Telephone number
Payment details (credit card, debit card, and account numbers, transaction details)
Transaction history (items viewed, shopping cart, wish list, purchases, returns)
c) When having an account
Username and password
Security questions
Preferences and settings
d) When contacting
Name
Email address
Possible message content
4. Purposes and legal grounds
We process personal data based on the following legal grounds (Art. 6 GDPR):
| Purpose | Legal basis |
| : | : |
| Execution of orders | Contract |
| Customer service | Contract / legitimate interest |
| Invoicing & accounting | Legal obligation | | Fraud prevention & security | Legitimate interest |
| Marketing (if applicable) | Consent |
| Website analysis (cookies) | Consent |
| Legal obligations | Statutory obligation |
5. Retention periods
We do not retain personal data longer than necessary. How long we retain your data depends on various factors, such as maintaining your account, providing our services, complying with legal obligations, and resolving disputes:
Account data: max. 5 years after last activity
Order and billing data: 7 years (legally required)
Contact details: max. 2 years
Analytics data: max. 14 months
6. Sharing of personal data
We share personal data only if necessary:
With service providers:
Payment provider: Shopify Payments
Shipping: bpost / logistics partners
Hosting & IT: Shopify Inc. Other: IT management, data analytics, customer support, cloud storage
With business and marketing partners:
For marketing and advertising purposes, including via personalized advertisements based on your online activities. Our partners use your information in accordance with their own privacy statements. This only happens if you have explicitly given consent for this via our cookie banner.
At your request:
When you instruct us or grant permission to share information, e.g. via social media widgets or login integrations.
Legal obligations:
Government authorities if required (subpoenas, search warrants, etc.). If we must share data with Belgian federal authorities, this is done in accordance with the legal protocols as prescribed in the Belgian Privacy Act of July 30, 2018.
In connection with a merger, acquisition, or bankruptcy.
👉 We conclude data processing agreements with all partners. 7. Relationship with Shopify
The Services are hosted by Shopify, which collects and processes personal data regarding your access to and use of the services. Information you submit to the Services is shared with Shopify and possibly with third parties in countries other than where you reside.
For certain enhanced features, Shopify may use data from your interactions with our store and with other merchants. In those cases, Shopify is responsible for the processing of your personal data. More information: Shopify Customer Privacy Policy – [https://privacy.shopify.com/en](https://privacy.shopify.com/en)
8. International transfer
If personal data is processed outside the European Economic Area (e.g. via Google Analytics or Shopify), we ensure appropriate safeguards, such as:
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) of the European Commission
Adequacy decisions of the European Commission (such as the EU-US Data Privacy Framework)
For the transfer of data to Canada (where the headquarters of Shopify Inc. is located), we rely on the adequacy decision of the European Commission, which established that Canadian legislation provides an adequate level of protection equivalent to the European GDPR.
9. Third-party websites and links
The Services may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy or security policies of these sites. We recommend that you carefully read the privacy policy of such sites before providing personal information to them. 10. Data of children
In accordance with Article 7 of the Belgian Privacy Act of 30 July 2018, our website and our offer of information society services are not aimed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13 without the express consent of a parent or legal representative. Are you a parent or guardian of a child under the age of 13 who has provided us with data without your consent? Please contact us immediately via contact@myshqipe.com to have this data deleted.
11. Cookies
We use cookies for:
Functional cookies (no consent required): Shopping cart and website functionality.
Analytical cookies (consent required): Google Analytics (with IP anonymization).
Marketing cookies (consent required): Tracking and personalized advertisements.
👉 Upon your first visit, a cookie banner will be displayed in accordance with the ePrivacy Directive and the GDPR. You can change your preferences at any time. 12. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
In accordance with the European AI Act, we inform you that myshqipe.com may use automated systems (such as AI-driven chatbots for customer service or algorithms for personalized product recommendations). If you communicate with an AI-driven chatbot, we will explicitly draw your attention to this in advance. You always have the right to request human intervention in the handling of your questions or complaints. (Note: if you do not use an AI chatbot, you can simply omit this chapter).
13. Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures:
SSL encryption
Secured servers
Access control
Regular backups
Please be aware that no security measure is perfect or impenetrable. We advise you not to use insecure channels to communicate sensitive data. You are responsible for keeping your login credentials safe. 14. Payments
Payments are processed via Shopify Payments, a service of Shopify Inc. (Canada). Shopify processes personal data in accordance with its privacy policy: [https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy](https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy)
15. Shipping
For deliveries, we use third parties (such as bpost). For this purpose, only necessary data is shared:
Name
Address
Contact details
16. Your rights
In accordance with European and Belgian law, you have the following rights:
Right of access and data portability: You have the right to receive a copy of the personal data that we process about you. In accordance with the GDPR and the European Data Protection Act, we provide this in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format so that you can easily transfer it to another party.
Right to rectification: You can have your data corrected if it is inaccurate. Right to erasure ('Right to be forgotten'): You may request that we erase your personal data without undue delay, for example when the data is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
Right to restriction of processing: Temporarily putting the processing of your data 'on hold'.
Right to object: You may object to certain processing operations (such as direct marketing).
Right to withdraw consent: If you have given consent for a processing operation, you may withdraw it at any time.
Right to opt out of targeted advertising or the "selling" of your data.
Right to communication preferences: You may opt out of promotional emails at any time via the unsubscribe link in our emails.
You can exercise these rights via: contact@myshqipe.com
We will not discriminate against you because you exercise one of these rights. We may verify your identity before processing your request. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority: Data Protection Authority (DPA) – Drukpersstraat 35, 1000 Brussels – [https://www.gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit.be](https://www.gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit.be)
16.1 Additional information for residents of the United States and Canada
If you are a resident of certain US states (such as California) or Canada, you have specific rights regarding your personal data under local laws (such as the CCPA/CPRA and PIPEDA).
Right to refuse sale/sharing: We do not sell your personal data in the traditional sense. However, we may share data with marketing partners for targeted advertising. You have the right to object to this via the "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link in our footer.
Consent in Canada: For Canadian customers, we base data processing on your implicit or explicit consent, depending on the sensitivity of the data and the reasonable expectations you may have. 17. Changes
We reserve the right to amend this privacy policy, including to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. The most recent version is always available on this page.
18. Contact
For questions about privacy or to exercise your rights:
📧 contact@myshqipe.com
📍 Zonstraat 1, 2140 Antwerp, Belgium
Version 2.3 – Last updated: April 2, 2026
1. Introduction
myshqipe.com attaches great importance to the protection of your personal data and acts in accordance with applicable European regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the European Data Protection Act and AI Act, as well as the Belgian law of July 30, 2018, on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data.
This privacy policy applies to all services and activities of myshqipe.com via the website. myshqipe.com is Powered by Shopify so that we can provide the Services to you.
In the event of a conflict between our Terms of Service and this Privacy Policy, this Privacy Policy shall prevail regarding the collection, processing, and disclosure of your personal data.
By using this website and our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. 2. Data Controller
myshqipe.com
Baruti, Blendi
Zonstraat 1, 2140 Antwerp, Belgium
COC: 1033.198.864
E-mail: contact@myshqipe.com
Website: www.myshqipe.com
3. Which personal data do we process? We only process personal data that is necessary for our services:
a) When using the website
IP address
Browser and device data
Browsing behavior (via cookies)
Unique device identifiers
b) When placing orders
Name and surname
Address details (billing and delivery address)
Email address
Telephone number
Payment details (credit card, debit card, and account numbers, transaction details)
Transaction history (items viewed, shopping cart, wish list, purchases, returns)
c) When having an account
Username and password
Security questions
Preferences and settings
d) When contacting
Name
Email address
Possible message content
4. Purposes and legal grounds
We process personal data based on the following legal grounds (Art. 6 GDPR):
| Purpose | Legal basis |
| : | : |
| Execution of orders | Contract |
| Customer service | Contract / legitimate interest |
| Invoicing & accounting | Legal obligation | | Fraud prevention & security | Legitimate interest |
| Marketing (if applicable) | Consent |
| Website analysis (cookies) | Consent |
| Legal obligations | Statutory obligation |
5. Retention periods
We do not retain personal data longer than necessary. How long we retain your data depends on various factors, such as maintaining your account, providing our services, complying with legal obligations, and resolving disputes:
Account data: max. 5 years after last activity
Order and billing data: 7 years (legally required)
Contact details: max. 2 years
Analytics data: max. 14 months
6. Sharing of personal data
We share personal data only if necessary:
With service providers:
Payment provider: Shopify Payments
Shipping: bpost / logistics partners
Hosting & IT: Shopify Inc. Other: IT management, data analytics, customer support, cloud storage
With business and marketing partners:
For marketing and advertising purposes, including via personalized advertisements based on your online activities. Our partners use your information in accordance with their own privacy statements. This only happens if you have explicitly given consent for this via our cookie banner.
At your request:
When you instruct us or grant permission to share information, e.g. via social media widgets or login integrations.
Legal obligations:
Government authorities if required (subpoenas, search warrants, etc.). If we must share data with Belgian federal authorities, this is done in accordance with the legal protocols as prescribed in the Belgian Privacy Act of July 30, 2018.
In connection with a merger, acquisition, or bankruptcy.
👉 We conclude data processing agreements with all partners. 7. Relationship with Shopify
The Services are hosted by Shopify, which collects and processes personal data regarding your access to and use of the services. Information you submit to the Services is shared with Shopify and possibly with third parties in countries other than where you reside.
For certain enhanced features, Shopify may use data from your interactions with our store and with other merchants. In those cases, Shopify is responsible for the processing of your personal data. More information: Shopify Customer Privacy Policy – [https://privacy.shopify.com/en](https://privacy.shopify.com/en)
8. International transfer
If personal data is processed outside the European Economic Area (e.g. via Google Analytics or Shopify), we ensure appropriate safeguards, such as:
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) of the European Commission
Adequacy decisions of the European Commission (such as the EU-US Data Privacy Framework)
For the transfer of data to Canada (where the headquarters of Shopify Inc. is located), we rely on the adequacy decision of the European Commission, which established that Canadian legislation provides an adequate level of protection equivalent to the European GDPR.
9. Third-party websites and links
The Services may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy or security policies of these sites. We recommend that you carefully read the privacy policy of such sites before providing personal information to them. 10. Data of children
In accordance with Article 7 of the Belgian Privacy Act of 30 July 2018, our website and our offer of information society services are not aimed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13 without the express consent of a parent or legal representative. Are you a parent or guardian of a child under the age of 13 who has provided us with data without your consent? Please contact us immediately via contact@myshqipe.com to have this data deleted.
11. Cookies
We use cookies for:
Functional cookies (no consent required): Shopping cart and website functionality.
Analytical cookies (consent required): Google Analytics (with IP anonymization).
Marketing cookies (consent required): Tracking and personalized advertisements.
👉 Upon your first visit, a cookie banner will be displayed in accordance with the ePrivacy Directive and the GDPR. You can change your preferences at any time. 12. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
In accordance with the European AI Act, we inform you that myshqipe.com may use automated systems (such as AI-driven chatbots for customer service or algorithms for personalized product recommendations). If you communicate with an AI-driven chatbot, we will explicitly draw your attention to this in advance. You always have the right to request human intervention in the handling of your questions or complaints. (Note: if you do not use an AI chatbot, you can simply omit this chapter).
13. Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures:
SSL encryption
Secured servers
Access control
Regular backups
Please be aware that no security measure is perfect or impenetrable. We advise you not to use insecure channels to communicate sensitive data. You are responsible for keeping your login credentials safe. 14. Payments
Payments are processed via Shopify Payments, a service of Shopify Inc. (Canada). Shopify processes personal data in accordance with its privacy policy: [https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy](https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy)
15. Shipping
For deliveries, we use third parties (such as bpost). For this purpose, only necessary data is shared:
Name
Address
Contact details
16. Your rights
In accordance with European and Belgian law, you have the following rights:
Right of access and data portability: You have the right to receive a copy of the personal data that we process about you. In accordance with the GDPR and the European Data Protection Act, we provide this in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format so that you can easily transfer it to another party.
Right to rectification: You can have your data corrected if it is inaccurate. Right to erasure ('Right to be forgotten'): You may request that we erase your personal data without undue delay, for example when the data is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
Right to restriction of processing: Temporarily putting the processing of your data 'on hold'.
Right to object: You may object to certain processing operations (such as direct marketing).
Right to withdraw consent: If you have given consent for a processing operation, you may withdraw it at any time.
Right to opt out of targeted advertising or the "selling" of your data.
Right to communication preferences: You may opt out of promotional emails at any time via the unsubscribe link in our emails.
You can exercise these rights via: contact@myshqipe.com
We will not discriminate against you because you exercise one of these rights. We may verify your identity before processing your request. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority: Data Protection Authority (DPA) – Drukpersstraat 35, 1000 Brussels – [https://www.gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit.be](https://www.gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit.be)
16.1 Additional information for residents of the United States and Canada
If you are a resident of certain US states (such as California) or Canada, you have specific rights regarding your personal data under local laws (such as the CCPA/CPRA and PIPEDA).
Right to refuse sale/sharing: We do not sell your personal data in the traditional sense. However, we may share data with marketing partners for targeted advertising. You have the right to object to this via the "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link in our footer.
Consent in Canada: For Canadian customers, we base data processing on your implicit or explicit consent, depending on the sensitivity of the data and the reasonable expectations you may have. 17. Changes
We reserve the right to amend this privacy policy, including to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. The most recent version is always available on this page.
18. Contact
For questions about privacy or to exercise your rights:
📧 contact@myshqipe.com
📍 Zonstraat 1, 2140 Antwerp, Belgium