Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal data on this website in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Data Controller:
Galya Ivanova Stoyanova
Zelena 1750/32
Praha 160 00
Czech Republic
Email: contact@bygalia.net

1. Personal Data We Collect
We collect the following types of data:

Name and email address – when you contact us through a contact form or subscribe to our newsletter.

Technical data (e.g. IP address, browser type) – collected automatically when visiting the website.

Links to third-party shops (such as Etsy or others) may redirect you to external platforms that have their own privacy policies.

We do not currently use Google Analytics.

2. Why We Collect It

To respond to contact form submissions

To send newsletters (if you subscribed)

To comply with legal obligations

To provide links or access to digital products (e.g. sewing patterns)

3. Legal Basis (Under GDPR)

Consent (for newsletter and optional cookies)

Contract (when you purchase a product or download content)

Legal obligation (e.g. tax law)

4. Cookies
This website uses Cookiebot to manage cookie consent. Non-essential cookies (like for marketing or statistics) will only be set after you give consent.

You can update or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the cookie icon on the website.

5. Third Parties
We may share your data with trusted third parties necessary to operate our website (such as email marketing providers or payment processors).
External links (e.g. to Etsy) lead to platforms with their own data policies.

6. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your personal data

Request correction or deletion

Withdraw consent at any time

Object to processing

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@bygalia.net.

7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected or required by law.

8. Contact
For any privacy-related questions, please email: contact@bygalia.net

Last updated: August 2025