Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 27 June 2026

Welcome to Papierhalm (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website papierhalm.com and use our services.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this document.

1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our website.

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Subscribe to our newsletter or mailing list
  • Submit a contact form or inquiry
  • Leave a comment on our blog posts
  • Participate in surveys or discussions
  • Create an account (if applicable)
  • Download resources, guides, or sustainability templates
  • Share eco-friendly projects or sustainability tips
  • Engage with our community features

This information may include:

  • Name (first and last name)
  • Email address
  • Phone number (optional)
  • Location or region
  • Sustainability interests and concerns
  • Eco-friendly lifestyle practices
  • Garden type and gardening interests
  • Comments, feedback, and user-generated content
  • Social media profiles (if you choose to share)
1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity:

  • IP address and geographic location
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Device type (mobile, tablet, desktop)
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referring website or source
  • Click patterns and navigation paths
  • Date and time of visits
  • Search terms used on our site
  • Links clicked (including affiliate links)
1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and collect information about website usage. For more details, see Section 4 below.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

2.1 To Provide and Improve Services
  • Deliver content, articles, and sustainable living resources
  • Process and respond to your inquiries
  • Manage your subscriptions and preferences
  • Provide customer support
  • Improve website functionality and user experience
  • Analyse website traffic and user behaviour
  • Develop new content and features
2.2 To Communicate With You
  • Send newsletters with eco-friendly tips and sustainable living ideas (with your consent)
  • Notify you about new blog posts and content
  • Send sustainability guides and green living inspiration
  • Respond to comments, questions, and feedback
  • Send important updates about our services
  • Share seasonal sustainability tips and eco-friendly practices
2.3 For Marketing and Analytics
  • Understand user preferences and sustainability interests
  • Personalise content and recommendations based on your eco-friendly interests
  • Display targeted advertisements
  • Measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns
  • Track affiliate link performance
  • Analyse which sustainable living content is most popular
2.4 For Legal and Security Purposes
  • Comply with legal obligations and regulations
  • Protect against fraud and security threats
  • Enforce our Terms of Service
  • Resolve disputes and address complaints
  • Protect the rights, property, and safety of our business and users
3. Legal Basis for Processing

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

  • Consent: You have given clear consent for specific processing activities (e.g., newsletter subscription, marketing emails)
  • Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests (e.g., website analytics, content improvement, fraud prevention)
  • Contract Performance: Processing is necessary to provide services you have requested
  • Legal Obligation: Processing is required to comply with applicable laws and regulations
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality and improve user experience.

Types of Cookies We Use:
  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic website functionality and navigation
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
  • Advertising Cookies: Deliver relevant adverts based on your interests
  • Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Track clicks on affiliate links for commission purposes
  • Social Media Cookies: Enable sharing on social platforms like Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram
Managing Cookies:

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality and your user experience.

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, visit: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with trusted partners and service providers in the following circumstances:

5.1 Service Providers

We share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf:

  • Email marketing platforms: Mailchimp, ConvertKit, MailerLite, or similar services
  • Analytics providers: Google Analytics, Hotjar, and other analytics tools
  • Hosting providers: Website hosting and content delivery networks (CDNs)
  • Payment processors: PayPal, Stripe (for paid resources or services, if applicable)
  • Advertising platforms: Google Ads, Pinterest Ads, Facebook Ads, and other ad networks
  • Affiliate networks: ShareASale, CJ Affiliate, Rakuten, Impact, Awin, and others
  • Social media platforms: Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram for content sharing and engagement

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

5.2 Business Transfers

If Papierhalm is involved in a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or insolvency, your information may be transferred to the new entity. We will notify you of any such change.

5.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law or to:

  • Comply with legal processes, court orders, or government requests
  • Enforce our Terms of Service or other agreements
  • Protect the rights, property, or safety of our business, users, or others
  • Prevent fraud or illegal activities
  • Respond to emergencies
5.4 Eco-Friendly Retailers and Suppliers

When you click on affiliate links to eco-friendly retailers, sustainable product suppliers, or garden centres, you may be redirected to third-party websites. These retailers may collect information about your purchases and browsing behaviour according to their own privacy policies. We do not control these third-party practices.

5.5 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you give us explicit permission to do so.

6. Affiliate Marketing and Advertising
6.1 Affiliate Marketing

Papierhalm participates in affiliate marketing programmes. When you click on affiliate links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend eco-friendly products and services we genuinely believe will benefit our readers and support sustainable living.

Our affiliate partnerships may include:

  • Eco-friendly retailers: Sustainable product shops, online eco-retailers, and green living stores
  • Sustainable home products: Reusable items, zero-waste products, and eco-friendly alternatives
  • Garden supplies: Organic seeds, composting supplies, garden tools, and sustainable gardening products
  • Natural and organic products: Natural cleaning products, organic food, and sustainable household items
  • Outdoor and garden furniture: Sustainable outdoor furniture and garden decor
  • Energy-efficient products: Solar products, energy-saving devices, and sustainable home improvements
  • Water conservation: Water-saving fixtures, rain barrels, and irrigation systems
  • Sustainable fashion and lifestyle: Eco-friendly clothing and sustainable lifestyle products
  • Online retailers: Amazon, eBay, and specialty eco-friendly online shops
  • Affiliate networks: ShareASale, CJ Affiliate, Rakuten Advertising, Impact, Awin, and others
6.2 Product Recommendations

We feature and recommend eco-friendly products and sustainable solutions. These recommendations:

  • Are based on our research, testing, and personal experience
  • May include affiliate links that generate commissions
  • Reflect our honest opinions and assessments
  • Are subject to availability and pricing changes by retailers
  • May be updated as products are discontinued or new options become available
  • Consider different budgets, lifestyles, and sustainability goals
6.3 No Guarantee on Products or Outcomes

Whilst we carefully evaluate recommendations, we cannot guarantee:

  • Product availability or stock at retailers
  • Current pricing or promotional offers
  • Product quality, performance, or durability
  • That products will meet your specific needs
  • Environmental impact or sustainability claims made by manufacturers
  • Product certifications or sustainability standards
  • Retailer customer service or shipping quality
  • Product composition or material sourcing

Important Sustainability Advisory: Papierhalm provides educational content and eco-friendly living advice for informational purposes only. We are not environmental consultants, sustainability professionals, or certified experts. Always verify environmental claims and sustainability certifications independently. Product environmental impact varies based on manufacturing, transportation, use, and disposal. We encourage you to research products thoroughly and consider your individual sustainability goals and values.

6.4 Advertising

We may display advertisements from third-party advertising networks on our website. These networks may use cookies and tracking technologies to deliver personalised adverts based on your browsing behaviour and interests.

Advertising partners may include:

  • Google AdSense: Contextual and display advertising
  • Mediavine, AdThrive, Ezoic: Premium advert management platforms (if applicable)
  • Pinterest Ads: Visual and lifestyle-focused advertising
  • Social media advertising: Facebook, Instagram ad networks
  • Native advertising: Sponsored content and native advert platforms
  • Home and lifestyle ad networks: Specialised advertising for eco-friendly and home content
6.5 Opt-Out of Personalised Advertising

You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting:

7. User-Generated Content and Sustainability Tips
7.1 Sharing Your Sustainability Journey

If you choose to share eco-friendly projects, sustainability tips, or green living ideas with us, please be aware that:

  • By submitting content, you grant us permission to use, display, and share your content on our website, social media, and marketing materials
  • We may edit or adapt content for clarity, length, and formatting
  • We will credit you when featuring your work (unless you request anonymity)
  • You retain ownership of your original content
  • You confirm that you have the right to share the content and that it does not infringe on others’ rights
7.2 Privacy and Safety Considerations

When sharing sustainability tips or eco-friendly project content:

  • Be mindful of personal information visible in backgrounds (addresses, personal items)
  • Consider what identifiable features might be visible in photos or descriptions
  • Remove or blur any sensitive personal details
  • You can request removal of your submitted content at any time
8. Health and Safety Disclaimers

Content related to sustainable living, gardening, and eco-friendly practices:

  • Always follow product instructions and safety warnings
  • Verify environmental and sustainability claims independently
  • Be aware of potential hazards from garden tools, composting, and natural products
  • Research chemicals, pesticides, and fertilisers thoroughly before use
  • Consult qualified professionals for significant home improvements or garden projects
  • We are not responsible for outcomes resulting from following our advice or recommendations
9. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission
  • Secure servers and firewalls
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Access controls limiting who can view your information
  • Employee training on data protection and privacy
  • Secure backup and disaster recovery procedures

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Whilst we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Typical retention periods:

  • Email subscribers: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
  • Contact form submissions: 2-3 years for customer service purposes
  • Blog comments: Indefinitely unless you request deletion
  • Analytics data: Anonymised and retained for statistical analysis
  • Submitted content: Until you request removal
  • Account information: Until account closure or deletion request

When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymise it.

11. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you are located, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.

11.1 General Rights
  • Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)
  • Right to Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time
  • Right to Object: Object to certain types of data processing
  • Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Content Removal: Request removal of content you have submitted
11.2 US Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
  • Right to delete personal information held by businesses
  • Right to opt-out of sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights
11.3 EU/EEA Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as outlined in Section 11.1.

11.4 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information in Section 16. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law (typically 30-45 days).

12. Email Communications and Opt-Out

If you subscribe to our mailing list, we will send you:

  • Regular newsletters with eco-friendly tips and sustainable living ideas
  • Sustainability guides and green living inspiration
  • Eco-friendly product recommendations and reviews
  • New blog post notifications
  • Seasonal sustainability tips and seasonal guides
  • Exclusive eco-living resources and templates
How to Unsubscribe:
  • Click the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any marketing email
  • Contact us directly to request removal from our mailing list
  • Manage your email preferences through your account settings (if applicable)
  • Reply to any email with “unsubscribe” in the subject line

Note: Even if you opt out of marketing emails, we may still send you transactional emails related to your account or enquiries you have submitted.

13. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website contains links to third-party websites and services, including:

  • Eco-friendly retailers and sustainable product shops
  • Garden centres and seed suppliers
  • Environmental organisations and sustainability resources
  • Natural product companies
  • Social media platforms (Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube)
  • Sustainability certification bodies
  • Home improvement and garden services

These third-party services have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices. When you click on affiliate links or visit external websites, you leave Papierhalm and become subject to the privacy policies of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

14. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to children under the age of 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information from our systems.

15. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers have a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to be tracked. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals due to the lack of industry standards. However, you can control tracking through browser settings and cookie preferences.

16. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries outside your country of residence, including countries that may have different data protection laws.

When we transfer personal data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

  • Standard contractual clauses approved by relevant authorities
  • Adequacy decisions recognising equivalent data protection standards
  • Other legally approved transfer mechanisms
17. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date at the top.

For material changes that significantly affect your rights or how we use your information, we may provide additional notice through:

  • Email notification to registered users
  • Prominent notice on our website homepage
  • Pop-up notification when you visit the site
  • Social media announcements

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

18. Contact Us

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

Papierhalm
Email: contact@papierhalm.com
Website: papierhalm.com

We take privacy concerns seriously and will respond to your enquiry within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 30 days.

For privacy-related requests (access, deletion, correction, content removal), please provide sufficient detail to help us locate your information and verify your identity.

Summary of Key Points:

  • We collect information to provide eco-friendly content and improve your experience
  • We do not sell your personal information to third parties
  • We use affiliate links and may earn commissions on purchases at no cost to you
  • We may feature user-submitted sustainability tips with proper credit and permission
  • You can request removal of content you have submitted at any time
  • You can opt out of marketing emails at any time
  • We implement security measures to protect your information
  • You have rights to access, correct, and delete your information
  • We use cookies and tracking technologies to enhance functionality
  • Third-party eco-retailers have their own privacy policies
  • Always verify sustainability claims and environmental certifications independently

By using papierhalm.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described.

Last Updated: 27 June 2026