Privacy statement and return policy

Palude bonsai, located at Helskensstraat 1 3120 Tremelo Belgium, is responsible for the processing of personal data as shown in this privacy statement.

Contact details:
https://www.paludebonsai.be
Helskensstraat 1 3120 Tremelo Belgium
Maarten De Weerdt is the Data Protection Officer of Palude bonsai He/she can be reached at info@paludebonsai.be

Personal data that we process
Palude bonsai processes your personal data because you use our services and/or because you provide us with this data yourself.

Below is an overview of the personal data we process:
- First and last name
- Address details
- E-mail address


Special and/or sensitive personal data that we process
Our website and/or service does not intend to collect data about website visitors who are under 16 years of age. Unless they have permission from parents or guardians. However, we cannot verify whether a visitor is over 16. We therefore recommend that parents be involved in their children's online activities in order to prevent the collection of data about children without parental consent. If you are convinced that we have collected personal data on a minor without such consent, please contact us at info@paludebonsai.be and we will delete this information.


For what purpose and on what basis do we process personal data?
Palude bonsai processes your personal data for the following purposes:
- Processing your payment
- Sending you our newsletter and/or advertising folder
- To be able to call you or send you an email if this is necessary for us to be able to provide our services.
- To inform you about changes to our services and products
- To deliver goods and services to you

How long we keep personal data

Palude bonsai will not store your personal data longer than strictly necessary to fulfill the purposes for which your data is collected. We apply the following retention periods for the following (categories) of personal data:

Newsletter: we keep your name and e-mail address until you unsubscribe

Payment receipts: we keep a copy of your order for 7 years.


Sharing personal data with third parties
Palude bonsai only provides personal data to third parties if this is necessary for the execution of our agreement with you or to comply with a legal obligation.


Cookies, or similar techniques, that we use
Palude bonsai uses functional, analytical and tracking cookies. A cookie is a small text file that is stored in the browser of your computer, tablet or smartphone when you first visit this website. Palude bonsai uses cookies with a purely technical functionality. These ensure that the website works properly and that, for example, your preferences are remembered. These cookies are also used to make the website work properly and to optimize it. In addition, we place cookies that track your surfing behavior so we can offer customized content and ads.

When you first visited our website, we already informed you about these cookies and asked your permission to place them.

You can unsubscribe from cookies by configuring your internet browser in such a way that it does not store cookies anymore. In addition, you can delete all information previously stored through your browser settings.

 

Reviewing, modifying or deleting data
You have the right to view, correct or delete your personal data. In addition, you have the right to withdraw your consent for the data processing or object to the processing of your personal data by Palude bonsai and you have the right to data portability. This means that you can request us to send the personal data that we have about you in a computer file to you or another organization named by you.

You can send a request for inspection, correction, deletion, data modification or request to withdraw your permission or objection to the processing of your personal data to info@paludebonsai.be.

To make sure that the request for inspection was made by you, we ask you to send a copy of your identity document with the request. Make in this copy your passport photo, MRZ (machine readable zone, the strip with numbers at the bottom of the passport), passport number and Citizen Service Number (BSN) black. This is to protect your privacy. We will respond to your request as soon as possible, but within four weeks.

 

Palude bonsai would also like to point out that you have the possibility to file a complaint with the national data protection authority, the Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens. You can do that through the following link: https://autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl/nl/contact-met-de-autoriteit-persoonsgegevens/tip-ons

 

How we protect personal data
Palude bonsai takes the protection of your personal data seriously and takes appropriate measures to prevent abuse, loss, unauthorized access, unwanted disclosure and unauthorized changes. If you feel that your data is not properly protected or there are indications of misuse, please contact our customer service or via info@paludebonsai.be

 

 

📦 Return Policy

Your satisfaction is important to us! If you're not completely happy with your purchase, you can return it. Please read the return conditions below.


🔁 Right of Withdrawal (EU Consumer Law)

You have the right to cancel your order within 14 days of receiving it — no questions asked. After cancellation, you have another 14 days to return the item to us. Once we receive the returned item, we will refund the full order amount, including any standard shipping costs (if the full order is returned).

Note: Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer.


Return Conditions:

  • The item is unused, undamaged, and in original condition

  • If possible, returned in the original packaging

  • The return is initiated within 14 days of cancellation

  • Customized or personalized items cannot be returned


🚚 How to Return an Item:

  1. Email us at info@paludebonsai.be with your order number and (optional) reason for return.

  2. We’ll send you detailed return instructions.

  3. Package the item securely and send it to the provided return address.

  4. Once we’ve received and inspected the return, we will issue your refund within 5 business days.


💬 Questions?

Feel free to contact us at info@paludebonsai.be or +32472455052. We’re happy to help!


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can I exchange an item?
We currently do not offer exchanges. If you want a different product, please return the original item and place a new order.

What if my item is damaged or incorrect?
Please contact us within 48 hours of receiving your order, with photos of the damaged or incorrect item. We’ll make it right as quickly as possible.


🔒 Note:

This return policy complies with the EU Consumer Rights Directive. If you are shipping outside the EU, different rules may apply.