PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: July 2026
Last Updated: July 2026
Platform: Paradize Marketplace
Website: https://paradizemarketplace.com
Operated from: Belgium, European Union
1. Who We Are
Paradize Marketplace is a Christian-centered digital marketplace operating from Belgium. We provide digital products, faith-based resources, educational materials, and community services. Our website address is https://paradizemarketplace.com.
For privacy matters, contact us at: paradizemarketplace26@gmail.com
2. What Data We Collect
We collect the following personal data:
From Buyers: full name, email address, billing address, payment information (processed securely — we never store card details), purchase history, download history, IP address, browser type.
From Vendors: full name, business name, email address, PayPal email or bank details for payouts, store name and description, product listings, sales history, tax information.
From All Users: login credentials, profile information, cookies and session data, device and browser information, pages visited and time spent on site.
3. Why We Collect Your Data (Legal Basis under GDPR)
We collect and process your data for the following reasons:
- Contract performance — to process orders, deliver digital products, and pay vendor earnings
- Legal obligation — to comply with Belgian tax law, EU VAT regulations for digital services, and anti-fraud requirements
- Legitimate interest — to improve platform security, prevent fraud, and enhance user experience
- Consent — for marketing emails and non-essential cookies, where you have given explicit consent
4. Cookies
We use the following types of cookies:
Essential cookies — required for login, cart, and checkout to function. Cannot be disabled.
Analytics cookies — we use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site. These are only set with your consent.
Affiliate cookies — when you click affiliate links to Amazon, AliExpress, eBay, Etsy, Temu or other partner platforms, those platforms may set their own tracking cookies. We are not responsible for third-party cookie policies.
Payment cookies — set by Stripe or PayPal during checkout. Governed by their respective privacy policies.
You can manage cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner.
5. Payment Processing
All payments are processed through secure third-party payment processors including Stripe and PayPal. Paradize Marketplace does not store or have access to your full card details. Payment processors have their own privacy policies which govern how your payment data is handled.
6. Affiliate Links
Paradize Marketplace participates in affiliate programmes with Amazon, AliExpress, eBay, Etsy, Temu and others. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission. The third-party platform handles your personal data according to their own privacy policy. We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any third-party site before making a purchase.
7. Vendor Data
If you register as a vendor on Paradize Marketplace, we collect and store your store information, product listings, sales data, and payout details. This data is necessary to operate your vendor account and process your earnings. Vendor payout information is shared with PayPal or your bank solely for the purpose of processing withdrawals.
8. Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell your personal data. We share data only with:
- Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal) — to process transactions
- Email service providers — to send order confirmations and platform notifications
- Analytics providers (Google Analytics) — with your consent, to analyse platform usage
- Legal authorities — when required by Belgian or EU law
- Dokan marketplace software — which powers our vendor management system
9. International Data Transfers
Some of our service providers (including Google and PayPal) may process data outside the European Union. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with GDPR Article 46, including Standard Contractual Clauses.
10. How Long We Keep Your Data
- Account data — retained for as long as your account is active, plus 7 years after closure for legal/tax purposes
- Purchase records — retained for 7 years in compliance with Belgian tax law
- Marketing data — until you withdraw consent
- Cookie data — as specified in our cookie policy above
11. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a resident of the EU or EEA, you have the following rights:
- Right of access — request a copy of the data we hold about you
- Right to rectification — correct inaccurate data
- Right to erasure — request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Right to restriction — limit how we process your data
- Right to data portability — receive your data in a machine-readable format
- Right to object — object to processing based on legitimate interest
- Right to withdraw consent — for any processing based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at paradizemarketplace26@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days.
12. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data including SSL encryption, secure password hashing, restricted admin access, and regular security monitoring.
13. Children’s Privacy
Paradize Marketplace is a family-friendly platform. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 without verified parental consent. Our Kids Section content is designed to be accessed by children under parental supervision.
14. Complaints
If you believe we have not handled your data correctly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority:
Autorité de protection des données (APD)
Website: www.dataprotectionauthority.be
Telephone: +32 2 274 48 00
15. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify registered users of significant changes by email. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
16. Contact
For any privacy-related questions:
Email: paradizemarketplace26@gmail.com
Website: https://paradizemarketplace.com/contact