Privacy policy

Last updated: December 14, 2025

Gaman Living 我慢リビング operates this store and website to offer a considered and calm shopping experience. This includes all related content, tools, products, and services. Our store is hosted by Shopify, which provides the technical platform that allows us to offer these services.

This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, and shared when you visit our website, place an order, or otherwise interact with us. Where this Privacy Policy differs from our Terms of Service, this Privacy Policy applies to the handling of personal information.

By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.

Personal information we collect

When we refer to personal information, we mean information that can reasonably be linked to you. This does not include anonymised or de-identified data.

Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect the following types of information:

Contact details such as your name, billing and shipping address, email address, and phone number.
Payment information such as payment method, transaction details, and confirmation of payment.
Account information such as login details, preferences, and settings.
Order and browsing information, including products viewed, added to cart, purchased, returned, or exchanged.
Communications you send to us, for example through customer support enquiries.
Device and usage information such as IP address, browser type, and interactions with the website.

How we collect information

Personal information may be collected directly from you when you place an order, create an account, or contact us.
It may also be collected automatically through your use of the website, including cookies and similar technologies.
In some cases, we receive information from service providers who support our operations, such as payment processors and fulfilment partners.
Where permitted by law, information may also come from trusted partners or third parties.

How we use personal information

We use personal information only where necessary and with intention. This includes using information to provide and operate our services, process payments, fulfil orders, manage accounts, and arrange delivery or returns.

Information may also be used to improve and tailor the shopping experience, such as remembering preferences or recommending relevant products.
We use personal information to communicate with you regarding orders, support requests, or essential service updates.
Marketing communications are only sent where you have consented to receive them.
Personal information may also be used to maintain security, prevent fraud, and comply with legal obligations.

Sharing personal information

In limited and necessary circumstances, personal information may be shared with Shopify and other service providers who help us operate the store, such as payment processing, analytics, fulfilment, and customer support.

Information may also be shared with marketing partners where required to provide advertising services, in accordance with their own privacy policies.
We may share information when you request or consent to it, such as for shipping or social integrations.
In certain cases, information may be shared within our corporate group or to meet legal requirements or business transactions.

Shopify

Our store is hosted by Shopify. Information you provide may be processed by Shopify and transferred to countries outside your own. Shopify processes this data to support and improve its services. More information can be found in the Shopify Consumer Privacy Policy.

Third-party websites

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. We encourage you to review their policies before sharing information.

Children’s data

Our services are not intended for children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of majority. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.

Security and data retention

We take reasonable measures to protect personal information, though no system can guarantee complete security. Personal information is retained only as long as necessary to provide services, meet legal requirements, or resolve disputes.

Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete personal information we hold about you.
You may also have the right to receive a copy of your personal information, withdraw consent, object to certain processing activities, or manage marketing preferences.

Requests can be made by contacting us directly. We may need to verify your identity before responding.

International transfers

Personal information may be stored or processed outside your country. Where required, we rely on approved safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses to protect your data.

Changes to this policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The most recent version will always be available on our website.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, or if you wish to exercise your rights, you can contact us at:

hi@gamanliving.com
Ceresplein 147
4811 CE Breda
The Netherlands

For data protection purposes, Gaman Living 我慢リビング is the data controller.