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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 13, 2025

At SafeSex.store, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable French data protection laws. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (https://safesex.store), make purchases, or interact with our services. By using our site, you consent to the practices described in this policy. For any questions, please contact us at contact@safesex.store.

Who We Are

Our website address is: https://safesex.store. SafeSex.store is operated by Safe Sex, a company registered in France, subject to the laws of the European Union.

1. Data Controller

The data controller for your personal data is Safe Sex, with contact details at contact@safesex.store. We are responsible for ensuring your data is processed in accordance with this policy and EU regulations.

2. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:

  • Contract: To fulfill your orders, process payments, and provide customer support (e.g., name, address, payment details).
  • Consent: For optional data collection, such as comments or marketing communications (e.g., newsletter sign-ups).
  • Legitimate Interests: To improve our website, detect fraud, or ensure security (e.g., analytics cookies, IP addresses for spam detection).
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with tax, accounting, or other legal requirements.

3. Data We Collect

We collect personal information you provide when using our website, including:

  • Purchase Data: Name, email address, shipping/billing address, and payment details for order processing.
  • Account Data: Username, password, and profile information if you create an account.
  • Comments: Data entered in comment forms, plus IP address and browser user agent string for spam detection.
  • Cookies and Tracking: Information collected via cookies (see Section 5).
  • Contact Data: Information you provide when contacting us (e.g., via contact@safesex.store).

4. Comments

When you leave comments on our site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, your IP address, and browser user agent string to help detect spam. An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to check if you use it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture may be visible to the public alongside your comment.

5. Media

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors can download and extract any location data from images on the website.

6. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience and ensure site functionality:

  • Comments: If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last for one year.
  • Login Page: Visiting our login page sets a temporary cookie to check if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
  • Login Cookies: When you log in, we set cookies to save your login information and screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for one year. Selecting “Remember Me” extends your login to two weeks. Logging out removes these cookies.
  • Editing Content: If you edit or publish an article, a cookie is saved indicating the post ID of the edited article. This cookie contains no personal data and expires after one day.
  • E-commerce Cookies: We use cookies for shopping cart functionality, payment processing, and session management. Analytics cookies (optional, with your consent) help us improve our services.

You can manage cookie preferences through our cookie consent tool (if applicable) or your browser settings. Under GDPR, you have the right to withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time.

7. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Our site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles) from other websites. This content behaves as if you visited the other website, which may collect data, use cookies, or track your interaction, especially if you’re logged into that website.

8. Who We Share Your Data With

We may share your data with trusted third parties to provide our services:

  • Payment Processors: E.g., Stripe or PayPal, to process payments securely.
  • Shipping Carriers: To deliver your orders.
  • Analytics Providers: To analyze site usage (with your consent).
  • Spam Detection Services: To check comments for spam.

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and comply with GDPR. We do not sell your personal data. If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

9. How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Comments: Comments and metadata are retained indefinitely to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
  • Registered Users: Personal information in user profiles is stored for as long as the account is active. You can edit or delete it (except your username).
  • Order Data: Purchase information (e.g., name, address, payment details) is retained for up to 7 years to comply with French tax and accounting laws, after which it is securely deleted or anonymized.
  • Cookies: See Section 6 for cookie retention periods.

10. Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR)

As an EU resident, you have the following rights under GDPR:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal obligations.
  • Restriction: Request restricted processing of your data in certain cases.
  • Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests (e.g., marketing).
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing (e.g., cookies, newsletters) at any time.

To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@safesex.store. We will respond within one month, as required by GDPR. You may also lodge a complaint with the French data protection authority, CNIL (Commission Nationale de l’Informatique et des Libertés), at https://www.cnil.fr/.

11. International Data Transfers

If you are outside the EU, your data may be transferred to third parties (e.g., payment processors) located outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure these transfers comply with GDPR through Standard Contractual Clauses or other safeguards. Contact us for details on these measures.

12. Where We Send Your Data

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service. Order data may be shared with international shipping carriers for delivery. We use secure servers and encryption (e.g., SSL) to protect data in transit.

13. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures (e.g., encryption, access controls) to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or loss. However, no online transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

14. Children’s Privacy

Our website and products are not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it promptly, in line with GDPR requirements.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of our site constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

16. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or to exercise your GDPR rights, contact us at contact@safesex.store. For complaints, you may also contact the CNIL at https://www.cnil.fr/.