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Privacy

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 1, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you access our website, create an account, purchase products, or use our services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

By using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.


1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

BORCAN CRISTIAN PERSOANĂ FIZICĂ AUTORIZATĂ
Operating under the commercial name Windstripe Themes
Website: https://windstripethemes.com/
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

This entity is responsible for the processing of personal data and the issuance of invoices for purchased products.


2. Personal Data We Collect

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

  • Account information (name, email address, username)
  • Billing information (billing address, country, company or PFA details where applicable)
  • Payment information (processed securely by our third-party payment provider; we do not store credit card data)
  • Purchase history, invoices, and license details
  • Support requests and communication content
  • Technical data (IP address, browser type, device information)
  • Usage data (pages visited, downloads, interactions)

3. How We Use Your Data

Your personal data is used for the following purposes:

  • Providing access to purchased digital products and licenses
  • Issuing invoices and fulfilling legal and fiscal obligations
  • Processing payments and preventing fraud
  • Delivering updates, downloads, and support services
  • Responding to inquiries and support requests
  • Improving website functionality and user experience
  • Complying with legal, accounting, and regulatory requirements

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Contractual necessity – to complete purchases and provide digital products and services
  • Legal obligation – for invoicing, accounting, and tax compliance
  • Legitimate interests – to improve services, ensure platform security, and prevent fraud
  • Consent – for optional communications such as newsletters or promotional emails

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to ensure proper website functionality, analyze traffic, and enhance user experience. The following types of cookies may be used:

  • Strictly necessary cookies – required for the website to function (e.g., session management, login, shopping cart)
  • Analytics cookies – used to understand how visitors interact with the website (e.g., pages visited, time spent). Where possible, data is anonymized or aggregated.
  • Preference cookies – used to remember your settings and preferences across visits

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.


6. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell or rent your personal data. Your information may be shared only with trusted third-party service providers when necessary, including:

  • Paddle (paddle.com) – our authorized payment processor and Merchant of Record, responsible for payment processing, VAT collection, and buyer receipts
  • Email delivery and customer support systems
  • Hosting and infrastructure providers
  • Analytics services (used in an anonymized or aggregated form where possible)

All third-party providers are contractually required to protect your data and process it only for the specified purposes.


7. International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to or processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When such transfers occur, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.


8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, including statutory accounting and tax retention periods required by Romanian and EU law.


9. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten"), where legally applicable
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time
  • Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Romanian data protection authority (ANSPDCP) at anspdcp.ro.


10. Data Security

We apply appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Payment data is processed exclusively by Paddle and is never stored on our servers.


11. Children's Privacy

Our website and products are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, please contact us immediately.


12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this document. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.


13. Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Website: https://windstripethemes.com/contact

This Privacy Policy applies to users worldwide. Additional rights may apply depending on your jurisdiction.