Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

At MonteBeau, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information, and what rights you have under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

1. Who We Are

MonteBeau is a trade name of JS Stratenmaken, a sole proprietorship registered in the Netherlands.

Business Name: JS Stratenmaken
Trade Name: Monte Beau
Registered Address: Napjusstraat 71, 8602 TA, Sneek, The Netherlands
Chamber of Commerce (KvK): 82691762
VAT Number: NL003716837B57
Email: info@montebeau.com
Phone: +31 6 15336398

MonteBeau is the data controller for your personal data.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of data:

  • Contact details: Name, email address, phone number, billing and shipping address

  • Order information: Order history, payment method, delivery tracking

  • Usage data: IP address, browser type, device information, website behaviour

  • Marketing preferences: Your opt-in status for receiving promotions

3. Why We Collect Your Data (Legal Bases)

We only collect and process your personal data when legally permitted:

Purpose:                                                                    Legal Bases:
To fulfil and deliver your order                                   Performance of a contract
To provide customer service                                       Legitimate interest
To send marketing emails (if subscribed)                   Consent
To meet tax or legal obligations                                 Legal obligation
To improve website experience                                  Legitimate interest

4. How We Store and Protect Your Data

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal data:

  • SSL encryption for all data transmission

  • Restricted access for authorised personnel only

  • Data minimisation and regular deletion in accordance with legal requirements

5. International Data Transfers

As we are based in the Netherlands and your orders are fulfilled by suppliers in China, your personal data may be transferred internationally. All such transfers are secured using appropriate safeguards in line with UK data protection law.

Our shipping partner handles deliveries on a DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) basis to ensure smooth delivery to UK customers with all taxes included.

6. Sharing Your Data

We only share your personal data with third parties when necessary:

  • Suppliers & logistics partners: For fulfilment and delivery of orders

  • Payment providers: Such as PayPal, Klarna, etc.

  • Website and IT providers: For secure hosting and maintenance

  • Legal authorities: When required by law

All partners are bound by data processing agreements to ensure GDPR compliance.

7. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

  • Website functionality

  • Traffic analytics (e.g. via Google Analytics)

  • Personalised marketing (only if you have given consent)

For more information, please see our [Cookie Policy].

8. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction or deletion

  • Withdraw consent for marketing at any time

  • Object to data processing

  • Request data portability

To exercise these rights, please contact us via info@montebeau.com. We will respond within 30 days.

9. Complaints

If you believe we are not handling your data correctly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
https://ico.org.uk

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to amend this policy at any time. The latest version will always be available on our website.

Last updated: 15 May 2025