Privacy policy

 

This Privacy Policy explains how Four Samples (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data when you visit our website or purchase our digital products.

We are committed to handling your data in a lawful, fair, and transparent manner.

Four Samples is the data controller responsible for the processing of personal data under this Privacy Policy.

1. PERSONAL DATA WE COLLECT

We only collect personal data that is necessary to operate our business and deliver our services.

This may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Billing information (processed by third-party payment providers)

  • IP address

  • Device and browser information

  • Order and transaction details

  • Communication data (when you contact us)

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data.

2. HOW WE USE YOUR DATA

We process personal data for the following purposes:

  • To process and deliver digital purchases

  • To provide customer support

  • To communicate about orders or support requests

  • To comply with legal and tax obligations

  • To improve our website and services

  • To prevent fraud and abuse

We do not sell or rent personal data.

3. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING (GDPR)

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Performance of a contract (order fulfillment and delivery)

  • Legal obligation (accounting and tax compliance)

  • Legitimate interest (security, service improvement)

  • Consent (where required, e.g. marketing or non-essential cookies)

4. PAYMENTS

Payments are processed securely by third-party payment providers (such as Stripe, PayPal, or similar).

We do not store or have access to your full payment details.
Payment providers process data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

5. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Ensure website functionality

  • Analyze website performance

  • Improve user experience

Where legally required, we ask for consent before placing non-essential cookies.

More information about the use of cookies can be found here.

6. DATA SHARING

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

  • Payment processors

  • Hosting and infrastructure providers

  • Analytics or email service providers (if applicable)

  • Legal or regulatory authorities, when required by law

All third parties are required to protect personal data in accordance with applicable laws.

7. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

As we operate globally, personal data may be processed outside the European Economic Area (EEA).

When data is transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as: Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or other lawful transfer mechanisms recognized under GDPR.

8. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy

  • Comply with legal, tax, and accounting obligations

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

9. YOUR RIGHTS

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time

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

10. SECURITY

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration.

However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

12. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The latest version will always be available on our website.

13. CONTACT

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal data, please contact:

info@foursamples.com
Four Samples
Amsterdam, The Netherlands