1. Data Controller
A Data Protection Officer (DPO) has not been appointed. Please contact us using the details above for any privacy inquiries.
2. Data We Collect
- Account & order data: first name, last name, email, phone number, delivery address, order history.
- Payment data: proof of payment and information provided by the payment intermediary (we do not receive or store card details).
- Communication data: inquiries, messages, reviews, dispute resolution information.
- Technical data: IP address, browser/device, session identifiers, cookie IDs, login/security logs.
- Marketing preferences: newsletter consents, unsubscribe flags.
When you use third-party services (e.g., a payment intermediary), their own privacy policies apply.
3. Purposes of Use
- Accepting, processing, preparing and delivering orders.
- Payment administration and fraud prevention.
- Customer support: contacting you about orders, returns, and inquiries.
- Ensuring website operation, monitoring performance and security, error diagnostics.
- Compliance with legal obligations (accounting, taxes, consumer protection).
- Newsletters and offers, with your consent.
4. Legal Bases
- Contract – GDPR 6(1)(b): processing necessary to conclude and perform a purchase contract.
- Legal obligation – GDPR 6(1)(c): compliance with accounting and other legal requirements.
- Consent – GDPR 6(1)(a): e.g., newsletters, non-essential cookies.
- Legitimate interests – GDPR 6(1)(f): website security, service improvement, dispute prevention.
5. Retention Periods
| Category |
Typical period |
Basis |
| Order data |
until contract completion + up to 10 years for accounting |
Legal obligation / Contract |
| Communications |
up to 2 years from last contact |
Legitimate interests |
| Marketing data |
until consent is withdrawn or 2 years of inactivity |
Consent / Legitimate interests |
| Technical logs |
6–12 months (longer if required for security) |
Legitimate interests |
| Cookies |
per cookie lifetime (session–24 months) |
Consent / Necessary interests |
6. Recipients & Disclosure
We disclose data only to the extent necessary to provide services and only to trusted recipients:
- Couriers / postal service providers – for delivery of goods.
- Payment intermediaries – for payment processing and fraud prevention.
- IT/hosting providers and maintenance – to operate and secure the website.
- Public authorities – where required by law.
We do not sell your data and do not disclose it to third parties for their marketing.
7. Transfers outside the European Economic Area (EEA)
We currently do not knowingly transfer data outside the EEA. If such transfers become necessary, we will use GDPR safeguards (e.g., the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses) and clearly inform you.
8. Cookies
We use necessary and optional cookies. Necessary cookies are required for the site to function; analytics/performance cookies help us improve the services. You can control cookies in your browser. Restrictions may affect website functionality.
| Category |
Purpose |
Example duration |
| Necessary |
Session, cart, login, security |
session–12 months |
| Analytics |
Traffic statistics, error diagnostics |
1–24 months |
| Marketing (with consent) |
Measuring newsletter effectiveness |
until consent is withdrawn |
If you use a cookie consent banner, the exact list and lifetimes are shown there.
9. Direct Marketing
We send marketing communications only with your consent. You can withdraw consent at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” in an email or contacting us at info@sinnertaste.lt.
10. Security
- We apply technical and organizational measures: encryption, access controls, logging, backups.
- Access is granted only to authorized persons and service providers who need it.
- In case of an incident, we act in line with GDPR requirements and inform relevant parties where required.
11. Your Rights
You have the right to: access, rectification, erasure (“to be forgotten”), restriction, objection, data portability, and to withdraw consent. Please send requests to info@sinnertaste.lt.
We respond to requests within 1 month (this may be extended by up to 2 months considering complexity and number of requests; we will inform you of any extension). Before fulfilling a request, we may ask you to confirm your identity. A reasonable fee may apply for manifestly unfounded or excessive requests.
12. Complaints & Supervision
If you believe your rights have been violated, please contact us first. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the State Data Protection Inspectorate (Lithuania): vdai.lrv.lt.
13. Minors
Our services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect children’s data; upon becoming aware, we will delete it.
14. Automated Decision-Making
We do not engage in automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects.
15. Changes to this Policy
This policy may be updated due to legal or operational changes. The latest version is published at www.sinnertaste.com. We will clearly notify you of material changes.
17. Prices & Payment
All product prices in the online store www.sinnertaste.com are shown in euros (EUR) and include value-added tax (VAT).
- If the Buyer does not pay for the ordered goods within 2 business days, the order is automatically cancelled and the Buyer is notified at the email address provided during registration.
- Once the Seller receives confirmation from the payment system operator that the Buyer’s payment for goods and delivery (transportation) has been made, the order is processed and the delivery period is calculated.
- A VAT invoice is provided to the Buyer upon delivery of the goods or electronically by email.
18. Delivery of Goods
Goods are delivered to the address specified in the Buyer’s order via the chosen delivery service provider.
- If the Buyer or recipient cannot be found at the specified delivery address, the courier may hand over the goods to any other adult at that address; in such a case, delivery is deemed proper.
- Delivery times and fees are displayed during checkout before payment.
19. Quality & Shelf Life
- Product photos and descriptions on the online store are for information purposes. Due to natural ingredients or display settings, products may slightly differ in color, shape, or size.
- If a product is defective, it may be replaced with a new equivalent product or compensated, as agreed with the Buyer.
20. Definitions
Perishable products – food products with a short shelf life due to their composition, production method, or storage conditions (e.g., desserts, cakes, bakery items, buns). Such products must be stored under appropriate conditions and are generally non-returnable, except if received defective.