PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: 27 February 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, and protected when you use SeedBankers.eu, operated by HL Finland Oy.

By using this website or placing an order, you acknowledge and accept the practices described in this policy.

1. DATA CONTROLLER

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

HL Finland Oy
(operating under the trade name “SeedBankers.eu”)
Puutarhakatu 23 LH 2
33210 Tampere
Finland

Company Registration Number: FI31590998
Email: info@seedbankers.eu

2. PERSONAL DATA WE COLLECT

We may collect and process the following personal data:

2.1 Order Information

  • Full name

  • Billing address

  • Shipping address

  • Email address

  • Phone number (if provided)

  • Order history

  • Bank transfer reference details

2.2 Newsletter Information

  • Email address

  • Consent status

  • Subscription timestamp

2.3 Technical Data

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Cookies and usage data

3. PURPOSE OF PROCESSING

We process personal data for the following purposes:

  • Processing and fulfilling orders

  • Communicating regarding orders

  • Providing customer support

  • Managing newsletter subscriptions

  • Sending promotional emails (only with consent)

  • Complying with legal obligations

  • Fraud prevention and security

4. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING (GDPR)

We process personal data based on:

  • Contractual necessity (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR) – to fulfill orders

  • Legal obligation (Article 6(1)(c)) – accounting and tax compliance

  • Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f)) – fraud prevention and business security

  • Consent (Article 6(1)(a)) – newsletter subscriptions

You may withdraw consent at any time.

5. NEWSLETTER & 10% DISCOUNT

If you subscribe to our newsletter:

  • You consent to receiving marketing emails.

  • You may receive a one-time 10% discount code.

  • You may unsubscribe at any time via the unsubscribe link.

We do not sell or rent email addresses to third parties.

6. DATA SHARING

We share personal data only where necessary:

6.1 Dropshipping & Fulfillment Partners

To process and deliver orders, we share necessary order information (such as name, address, and contact details) with our European wholesale distribution partner responsible for inventory and shipping, including cooperation with Tiger One.

Data is shared solely for order fulfillment purposes.

6.2 Service Providers

We may share data with:

  • Hosting providers

  • IT service providers

  • Email marketing platforms

  • Accounting and bookkeeping services

All service providers are required to process data in accordance with GDPR.

7. PAYMENT INFORMATION

We currently accept payment via bank transfer.

We do not store:

  • Online card details

  • Banking login credentials

Bank transfer details are processed only for reconciliation and accounting purposes.

8. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

  • Order and accounting data: retained according to Finnish accounting law

  • Newsletter data: retained until unsubscribed

  • Technical data: retained according to cookie policy

After retention periods expire, data is securely deleted.

9. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Personal data is primarily processed within the European Union.

If any service provider processes data outside the EU/EEA, appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) will be applied.

10. YOUR RIGHTS UNDER GDPR

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Restrict processing

  • Object to processing

  • Data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time

Requests can be sent to: info@seedbankers.eu

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Finnish Data Protection Authority.

11. DATA SECURITY

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against:

  • Unauthorized access

  • Loss

  • Misuse

  • Alteration

However, no system can guarantee absolute security.

12. COOKIES

SeedBankers.eu uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Enable website functionality

  • Analyze traffic

  • Improve user experience

For detailed information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

13. AGE RESTRICTION

This website is intended for adults only.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 18 years of age.

14. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time.

The version published on the website at the time of use shall apply.

15. CONTACT

For privacy-related inquiries, please contact:

info@seedbankers.eu