Privacy policy

PRIVACY POLICY – MONTY ORIGINALS

Last updated: December 15, 2025

Monty Originals ("we", "us", or "our") processes personal data when you visit our website or place an order via www.montyoriginals.com.

We highly value your privacy and process personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Data controller

Monty Originals
Zamenhofstraat 150, Unit 120
1022 AG Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Email: **[info@montyoriginals.com](mailto:info@montyoriginals.com)**

2. Personal data we process

We only process personal data that is necessary for our services.

Categories and examples

  • Order and account data: name, address, email address, phone number, order history, account login details
  • Payment data: payment method, payment status (processed via payment providers)
  • Communication: messages sent via contact form or email
  • Newsletter: name and email address (only with explicit consent)
  • Technical data: IP address, browser information, website usage (Shopify analytics)

We do not receive full card or bank details. Payments are processed directly by our payment service providers.

3. Purposes and legal basis

We process personal data for the following purposes and legal grounds:

  • Processing, shipping, and returning orders – performance of a contract
  • Customer service – performance of a contract and/or legitimate interest
  • Accounting and legal administration – legal obligation
  • Newsletter and marketing communications – consent (opt-in)
  • Website management and security – legitimate interest

4. Retention periods

We do not retain personal data longer than necessary.

  • Order and payment data: 7 years (statutory tax obligation)
  • Newsletter data: until unsubscribed
  • Contact requests: up to 12 months
  • Account data: until deleted by the user

5. Sharing data with third parties

We only share personal data with parties that support our services:

  • Shopify (webshop, hosting, analytics)
  • Payment providers: Shopify Payments (including iDEAL), PayPal
  • PostNL (shipping and delivery)
  • Klaviyo (newsletter distribution)
  • Professional IT and support service providers (only where necessary)

Appropriate data processing agreements are in place with these parties, or GDPR-compliant standard contractual arrangements apply.

6. International data transfers

Our services use third-party providers such as Shopify and Klaviyo, which may process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA).

Where applicable, these providers rely on EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to ensure an adequate level of data protection.

7. Cookies

We only use functional and analytical cookies via Shopify to ensure proper website functionality and to improve user experience.

For more information, please see the Cookie Statement below.

8. Your rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data;
  • Rectify incorrect or incomplete data;
  • Request erasure of your data;
  • Object to processing based on legitimate interests;
  • Withdraw your consent at any time (e.g. newsletter);
  • Request data portability.

You may submit a request by emailing info@montyoriginals.com. We will respond within30 days.

9. Complaints

If you have a complaint about the processing of your personal data, you may contact us directly. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens).

10. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time. The most current version will always be available on this page.


COOKIE STATEMENT – MONTY ORIGINALS

Our website uses the following cookies:

  • Functional cookies – required for login, shopping cart functionality, and core website features (placed by Shopify)
  • Analytical cookies – used to analyze website usage and improve performance (placed by Shopify)

We do not use advertising or tracking cookies without your consent. Cookies can be deleted or blocked via your browser settings.