Privacy Policy

Explore Our Commitment to Privacy and User Trust

This section outlines how YBY Jewelry protects your personal data, emphasizing our dedication to transparency, user rights, and compliance with data protection laws.

How does YBY Jewelry / YOU BE YOU protect my personal data?

Find clear explanations on our data handling, your rights, and how we keep your information safe.

What types of personal information do you collect?

We collect only essential data like your name, contact details, and purchase history to serve you better.

How long do you retain my personal data?

Data is stored only as long as necessary to fulfill our services and comply with legal obligations.

Do you share my information with third parties?

We share data only with trusted partners to process orders and improve services, under strict confidentiality.

Can I access or correct my personal data?

Yes, you have the right to review and update your information anytime through our website.

What security measures protect my data?

We use advanced encryption and regular security audits to safeguard your personal information.

How does YOU BE YOU comply with GDPR?

Our policies reflect GDPR principles, giving you full control and transparency over your data usage.

Understand Our Privacy Commitments

Last updated:14/12/2025

YOU BE YOU / YBY Jewelry (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit or make a purchase from https://ybyjewelry.com (the “Website”), in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Belgian and EU data protection laws.

1. Who We Are

Business name: YOU BE YOU / YBY Jewelry
Website: https://ybyjewelry.com
Country of establishment: Belgium
Contact email: info@ybyjewelry.com

YBY Jewelry acts as the data controller for the personal data collected through this Website.

2. Personal Data We Collect

We collect personal data that you voluntarily provide to us and data that is automatically collected when you interact with our Website.

2.1 Data You Provide to Us

When you:

Place an order
Create an account
Subscribe to our newsletter
Contact us via email or contact forms

We may collect:

Full name
Billing and shipping address
Email address
Phone number
Payment information (processed securely by third-party payment providers; we do not store card details)
Order history and purchase details
Any information you choose to share when contacting us

2.2 Data Collected Automatically

When you browse our Website, we may automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Pages visited and time spent
Referring URLs
Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Data

We process your personal data only when there is a lawful basis to do so. Your data may be used to:

Process and fulfill orders
Manage payments, shipping, and returns
Communicate with you regarding your order or inquiries
Provide customer support
Send newsletters or marketing communications (only if you have opted in)
Improve our Website, products, and services
Comply with legal and accounting obligations
Prevent fraud and ensure Website security

4. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

We process personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

Contractual necessity: to fulfill orders and provide services
Consent: for marketing emails and newsletters
Legal obligation: tax, accounting, and regulatory compliance
Legitimate interest: website security, fraud prevention, and business improvement

You may withdraw your consent at any time.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Ensure Website functionality
Analyze traffic and performance
Improve user experience

You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect Website functionality.

For more details, see our Cookie Policy (if applicable).

6. Sharing Your Data with Third Parties

We only share your data with trusted third parties when necessary, including:

Payment processors (e.g. Stripe, PayPal, Mollie)
Shipping and logistics providers
Website hosting and IT service providers
Accounting and legal service providers
Marketing tools (only with your consent)

All third parties are required to process your data securely and in compliance with GDPR.

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

7. International Data Transfers

Some service providers may process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:

Order and invoice data: as required by Belgian tax law
Account data: until you request deletion
Marketing data: until you withdraw consent

When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
Restrict or object to processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority

To exercise your rights, contact us at: info@ybyjewelry.com

10. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no online transmission is ever 100% secure.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or business changes. The updated version will always be published on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

YBY Jewelry
Email: info@ybyjewelry.com
Website: https://ybyjewelry.com

YBY JEWELRY