PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: November 23, 2025

1. INTRODUCTION

SCHMABI LTD (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates germanpastrychef.com (the “Website”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website and purchase our digital products.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Contact Information: SCHMABI LTD
Sotiri Tsangari 10, Apt 302
8021 Paphos, Cyprus
Email: [email protected]

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

When you make a purchase or register on our Website, we may collect:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, billing address
  • Payment Information: Processed securely through Stripe (we do not store credit card details)
  • Account Information: Username, password (encrypted)
  • Communication Data: Messages you send us, support inquiries

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Website, we automatically collect:

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device information
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, links clicked, referring website
  • Cookies and Tracking: See Section 5 below

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the information we collect to:

3.1 Provide Our Services

  • Process and fulfill your orders
  • Deliver digital products (e-books) to you
  • Send order confirmations and download links
  • Provide customer support
  • Communicate about your account or purchases

3.2 Improve Our Services

  • Analyze Website usage and trends
  • Understand customer preferences
  • Improve our products and user experience
  • Conduct research and development

3.3 Marketing (With Your Consent)

  • Send promotional emails about new products, special offers, or content
  • Share baking tips, recipes, and educational content
  • You may opt out at any time using the unsubscribe link in emails

3.4 Legal and Security

  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Prevent fraud and protect security
  • Enforce our Terms and Conditions
  • Protect our rights and property

4. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

4.1 Service Providers

Stripe (Payment Processing)

  • We use Stripe to process payments securely
  • Stripe collects payment information directly
  • Subject to Stripe’s Privacy Policy: https://stripe.com/privacy
  • We never see or store your full credit card details

Email Service Provider

  • We use email marketing platforms to send newsletters and product updates
  • You can unsubscribe at any time

Web Hosting and Infrastructure

  • Our Website is hosted by third-party providers who may have access to technical data

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to:

  • Court orders or legal processes
  • Government or regulatory requests
  • Protection of our rights, property, or safety
  • Investigation of fraud or security issues

4.3 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. You will be notified of any such change.

5. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

5.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us improve your experience.

5.2 Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies (Required)

  • Enable basic Website functionality
  • Remember your shopping cart and login status
  • Cannot be disabled

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

  • Help us understand how visitors use our Website
  • Track page views, traffic sources, and user behavior
  • We may use Google Analytics or similar services

Marketing Cookies (Optional)

  • Track your interests for targeted advertising
  • Remember your preferences
  • May be placed by third-party advertising networks

5.3 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may limit Website functionality.

6. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

6.1 General Rights

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
  • Objection: Object to certain types of processing
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
  • Withdraw Consent: Opt out of marketing communications at any time

6.2 California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights:

  • Right to know what personal information we collect, use, and share
  • Right to delete personal information (with certain exceptions)
  • Right to opt out of “sale” of personal information (we do not sell data)
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

6.3 European Residents (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have rights under GDPR:

  • Right to access, rectification, erasure, and restriction
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing
  • Right to lodge a complaint with supervisory authority

6.4 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: [your contact email]

We will respond within 30 days of receiving your request.

7. DATA SECURITY

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

  • Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission
  • Secure servers and databases
  • Regular security assessments
  • Limited access to personal information by authorized personnel only
  • Stripe’s PCI-compliant payment processing

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. DATA RETENTION

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for:

  • Purchase Records: 7 years (for tax and accounting purposes)
  • Account Information: Until you request deletion or close your account
  • Marketing Data: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
  • Analytics Data: Typically aggregated and anonymized after 26 months

9. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our Website and products are not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

10. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

We are based in Cyprus, and your information may be transferred to and processed in Cyprus or other countries. By using our Website, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

For EU residents: We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including Standard Contractual Clauses where applicable.

11. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

12. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. For material changes, we may provide additional notice (such as email notification).

Your continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. DO NOT TRACK SIGNALS

Some browsers have “Do Not Track” features. We do not currently respond to Do Not Track signals, but we do provide you with options to manage cookies and tracking as described in Section 5.

14. CONTACT US

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

SCHMABI LTD
Sotiri Tsangari 10, Apt 302
8021 Paphos, Cyprus
Email: [email protected]

Your privacy matters to us. We are committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about our practices.