Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2026

Montessori Edited (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and, where applicable, the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who we are

Data Controller: Montessori Edited
Website: https://montessoriedited.com
Contact email: montessori.edited@gmail.com

2. Personal data we collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

  • Identity data: name

  • Contact data: billing address, delivery address, email address, telephone number

  • Order data: products purchased, order history, payment status

  • Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, cookies

  • Marketing data: email preferences (only if you opt in)

We do not store or process credit or debit card details. Payments are handled securely by third-party payment providers using encrypted methods.

3. How we use your data and legal bases

We process your personal data only when permitted by law. Legal bases include:

  • Contract: to process and deliver your orders

  • Legal obligation: for accounting and tax purposes

  • Legitimate interest: fraud prevention, customer support, service improvement

  • Consent: marketing communications and non-essential cookies

4. Sharing your data

We may share your data with trusted third parties where necessary, including:

  • Payment processors

  • Shipping and courier services

  • Website hosting and technical service providers

All third parties are required to process your data securely and in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

5. International data transfers

Your information may be transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), including to the United States or Canada. Where this occurs, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

6. Data retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:

  • Order and transaction data: retained for up to 7 years to meet legal and tax obligations

  • Account data: retained until you request deletion

  • Marketing data: retained until you withdraw consent

7. Your rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Request data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at montessori.edited@gmail.com.

8. Cookies

We use cookies to ensure our website functions properly and to improve user experience.

  • Essential cookies: required for site functionality (shopping cart, checkout, security)

  • Non-essential cookies: analytics and performance cookies, used only with your consent

You can manage or withdraw your cookie consent at any time through your browser or cookie settings.

9. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal or operational changes. The latest version will always be available on our website.