Privacy policy
Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 2026
At Kurt Marques, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, store and protect your personal information when you visit our website, create an account, contact us or place an order.
For the purposes of applicable data protection law, Kurt Marques is the data controller responsible for the processing of your personal information as described in this policy.
Our online store is powered by Shopify, which provides the e-commerce platform that enables us to sell our products and services.
Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect information including:
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Name
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Billing and shipping address
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Email address
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Phone number, if provided
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Payment and transaction information
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Order history
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Account information, if you create an account
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Communications with us
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Device and browser information
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IP address
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Website usage and interaction data
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Information collected through cookies and similar technologies
Payment information is processed through our payment providers. Kurt Marques does not directly store complete payment card details.
How and Why We Use Your Information
We process personal information for the following purposes:
To process and fulfil your orders
We use information such as your name, contact details, shipping address and order information to process your purchase, arrange payment, fulfil your order and provide delivery updates.
The legal basis for this processing is the performance of our contract with you.
Customer service, returns and refunds
We use your information to respond to enquiries and handle returns, cancellations, complaints and refunds.
The legal basis is generally the performance of our contract with you and, where applicable, compliance with our legal obligations.
Legal and accounting requirements
Certain information may be retained where necessary to comply with applicable accounting, tax, consumer protection or other legal requirements.
The legal basis is compliance with our legal obligations.
Security and fraud prevention
We may process information where necessary to protect our store, customers and business against fraud, misuse and security threats.
Where applicable, this processing is based on our legitimate interests in maintaining the security and integrity of our business.
Website improvement and analytics
We may use information about how visitors interact with our website to understand and improve our store, services and customer experience.
Where consent is required by applicable law for cookies or similar technologies, this processing will take place based on your consent.
Marketing
If you choose to subscribe to marketing communications, we may use your contact information to send you news, product updates and promotional communications.
Where required by law, marketing communications are sent based on your consent. You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in our marketing emails.
Sharing Your Information
We may share personal information with trusted service providers where necessary to operate our business and provide our services.
These may include:
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Shopify, our e-commerce platform
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Payment providers
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Print-on-demand and fulfilment providers
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Shipping and delivery companies
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Email and marketing service providers
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Analytics and website service providers
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Professional advisers and service providers where necessary
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Public authorities where required by law
These providers only receive information necessary for the relevant service, subject to applicable data protection requirements.
We do not sell your personal information.
International Data Transfers
Some of our service providers may process personal information outside Sweden or the European Economic Area (EEA).
Where personal information is transferred outside the EEA, we rely on appropriate safeguards or other lawful transfer mechanisms as required by applicable data protection law.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies for purposes including operating the website, remembering preferences, understanding website usage, improving our services and, where applicable, marketing.
Some cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled through our consent settings.
Where required by law, non-essential cookies and similar technologies are used only after you have provided the relevant consent.
You can manage your cookie preferences through the cookie/privacy settings available on our website. You may also manage cookies through your browser settings.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including fulfilling orders, providing customer service and complying with legal, accounting and tax obligations.
Different categories of information may be retained for different periods depending on the purpose for which they are processed and applicable legal requirements.
When personal information is no longer required, we will delete or anonymise it where appropriate.
Your Rights
Depending on applicable data protection law, including the GDPR, you may have the right to:
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Request access to your personal information
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Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
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Request deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances
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Request restriction of certain processing
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Object to certain processing
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Request data portability where applicable
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Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before consent was withdrawn.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at:
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent data protection authority. In Sweden, the supervisory authority is the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (Integritetsskyddsmyndigheten, IMY).
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures designed to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration or disclosure.
However, no method of transmission or electronic storage can guarantee complete security.
Third-Party Services
Our store relies on third-party providers to operate our website, process payments, fulfil orders and provide other services.
These providers may process personal information in accordance with applicable data protection requirements and their respective privacy practices.
For more information about how Shopify processes personal information, please see Shopify's Privacy Policy.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our practices, services, legal requirements or other operational reasons.
The latest version will be published on this page together with an updated revision date.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, how we process your personal information or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact:
Kurt Marques
Villavägen 7
748 40 Örbyhus
Sweden
Email: hello@kurtmarques.com