GDPR & Privacy¶
Protecting customer data is essential for trust and compliance. Shoptsy supports privacy best practices for both Indian and European regulations.
What data is collected¶
Typical customer data includes:
- name
- email address
- phone number
- shipping and billing address
- order history
GDPR considerations (EU)¶
If you serve EU customers, you must:
- collect data only when necessary
- explain how data is used
- allow customers to request data access or deletion
- obtain consent for marketing communication
Data security¶
Shoptsy helps protect data through:
- secure authentication
- encrypted connections (HTTPS)
- controlled access in the dashboard
Seller responsibilities¶
As a seller, you should:
- publish a clear privacy policy
- use customer data only for legitimate purposes
- respect unsubscribe and data deletion requests
Best practices¶
- Collect minimal data
- Store data securely
- Respond to privacy-related requests promptly