Privacybeleid

Last updated: June 2026

She is The Ocean ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit www.sheistheocean.art.

Who We Are 

She is The Ocean is operated by Natalie Maria, based in the Netherlands. Contact: natalie@sheistheocean.art

What Data We Collect 

When you visit our store or place an order, we may collect:

  • Name, email address, phone number, and delivery/billing address
  • Payment information (processed securely by Shopify Payments — we never store your full card details)
  • Browser type, IP address, pages visited, and time spent on our site
  • Order history and communication history

How We Use Your Data 

We use your data to:

  • Process and fulfill your orders
  • Send order confirmations, shipping updates, and customer service communications
  • Send marketing emails (only with your consent — you can unsubscribe at any time)
  • Improve our website and customer experience
  • Comply with legal obligations

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR) 

We process your data on the following legal bases:

  • Contract: to fulfill your order
  • Legitimate interest: to improve our services and prevent fraud
  • Consent: for marketing communications
  • Legal obligation: for tax and accounting purposes

Sharing Your Data 

We share your data only with trusted third parties necessary to run our store:

  • Shopify — our e-commerce platform (see Shopify's privacy policy at shopify.com/legal/privacy)
  • Shipping carriers — to deliver your order (e.g. PostNL, DHL, via Sendcloud)
  • Payment processors — Shopify Payments for secure payment handling

We never sell your personal data to third parties.

Cookies 

Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. You can control cookie settings through your browser. By continuing to use our site, you consent to our use of cookies.

Your Rights (GDPR) 

As an EU resident, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Object to or restrict processing of your data
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at natalie@sheistheocean.art. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens) at autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl.

Data Retention 

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law (e.g. 7 years for tax records under Dutch law).

Contact 

She is The Ocean

natalie@sheistheocean.art

www.sheistheocean.art