Privacy Policy, Disclaimers
Effective Date: 25 February 2025
Many Blessings (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled securely and transparently. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and disclose your personal information in compliance with Austrian privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
- Collection of Personal Data
We collect and process personal data necessary to fulfill your orders, including:
- Your name
- Shipping and billing addresses
- Email address
- Contact phone number
- Payment details (processed securely through third-party payment providers)
We do not collect or store sensitive personal data, such as government identification numbers or financial account details beyond those needed for processing transactions.
- Use of Personal Data
We use your personal information only for the following purposes:
- Processing and fulfilling your orders
- Providing customer support
- Communicating with you regarding your order
- Complying with legal obligations
- Disclosure of Personal Data
To facilitate the delivery of authentic Shipibo tapestries, we share the name and shipping address of our customers with families in Peru who create and send the items.
Important Notice on International Data Sharing
The families in Peru do not adhere to Austrian or European privacy laws.
Once your name and address are shared with them for order fulfillment, we cannot guarantee the same level of data protection as provided under Austrian or EU regulations.
By placing an order, you acknowledge and accept this specific data-sharing requirement.
- Data Protection and Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by applicable laws. We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
- No On-Selling or Unnecessary Sharing of Data
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We only share your information as required to process and deliver your order.
- Your Rights Under Austrian and EU Law
As a data subject under the GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct any inaccuracies in your personal data
- Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal and operational requirements)
- Restrict processing of your personal data in certain circumstances
- Object to data processing where applicable
- Receive a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@manyblessings.com.au.
- Contact and Complaints
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or concerns about your personal data, you can contact us at:
- Many Blessings
- Email: contact@manyblessings.com.au
- Website: https://manyblessings.com.au
If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you also have the right to file a complaint with the Austrian Data Protection Authority (Datenschutzbehörde) at https://www.dsb.gv.at.
- Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website, and continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
By placing an order with Many Blessings, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.
Disclaimer: Many Blessings as a Payment Facilitator & Seller of Fundraising Items
Many Blessings operates primarily as a facilitator for the direct sale of Shipibo tapestries and Amazonian wares between buyers and the original artisans and local community in the Amazon Jungle. We do not own, stock, or sell these items ourselves, nor do we receive any financial gain from these transactions.
When you purchase a Shipibo tapestry or Amazonian ware through our website, your payment is processed directly through PayPal and sent entirely to the artisan’s family and community who created it. Many Blessings does not collect, hold, or profit from these funds.
However, in the section “Fast Delivery (Australia Only)” we sell clearly marked items to fund the ongoing support of the Shipibo community. We import this stock, and as such GST and business tax is applicable to these items. These items are explicitly labeled as such, and any revenue generated is used solely for this purpose. Many Blessings operates without wages, and all Australian tax obligations related to these sales are met as required.
As a result, Many Blessings is not responsible for any taxation, customs, or legal obligations related to the direct sale of Shipibo tapestries and Amazonian wares. Any applicable taxes or import duties for those purchases remain the responsibility of the buyer and/or the artisan’s family and community.
For any questions regarding your order, please contact the seller directly. We exist purely as a bridge to connect people in support of authentic Shipibo art and Amazonian craftsmanship.