Privacy Policy
Last updated: November 2026
1. Who Is Responsible
The controller responsible for processing personal data on this website is:
LIMEA – Noemi Salamone
Strohblumenweg 5
81547 München
Germany
Email: info@limea.org
Website: https://limea.org
2. Overview
We respect your privacy and process personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable German data protection laws.
Personal data is any information relating to an identified or identifiable person, such as your name, email address or IP address.
We process personal data to operate our website, respond to enquiries, provide our products, manage reservations, send newsletters and, where consent has been given, analyse website traffic and marketing performance.
3. Hosting and Server Log Files
Our website is built with WordPress and hosted through Shellrent S.r.l., Via dell’Edilizia 19, 36100 Vicenza, Italy.
When you access our website, the hosting infrastructure may automatically process technical information, including:
- IP address
- Date and time of access
- Requested pages and files
- Referring website
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Technical error and security information
This processing is necessary to operate the website securely, maintain its functionality and protect against technical failures and unauthorised access.
The legal basis is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interests).
Server log retention: [TO CONFIRM – hosting configuration and retention period]
Data processing agreement: [TO CONFIRM – agreement with hosting provider]
4. SSL/TLS Encryption
Our website uses SSL/TLS encryption to protect information transmitted between your browser and our server.
You can recognise an encrypted connection by the HTTPS address displayed in your browser.
5. Contact Forms and Email Communication
When you contact us through our website or by email, we process the information you voluntarily provide, such as:
- Name
- Email address
- Message content
Our contact forms are managed using Gravity Forms, a WordPress plugin.
Form submissions are delivered to us and stored in the WordPress database.
We use this information exclusively to respond to your enquiries and manage the related communication.
The legal basis is Article 6(1)(b) GDPR where communication concerns contractual or pre-contractual matters, or Article 6(1)(f) GDPR for general enquiries.
Form submissions currently remain stored in the WordPress database until manually deleted, including following an applicable erasure request.
You can request deletion by writing to info@limea.org. Requests will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection and statutory retention obligations.
6. Newsletter and Free Printable Cards (Kit)
If you subscribe to our newsletter or request free printable cards, we process your email address and, where provided, your first name.
We use this information to:
- Deliver free printable LIMEA cards.
- Share news about LIMEA collections.
- Inform you about workshops, Labs and events.
- Send ideas and inspiration for multilingual family life.
The legal basis is your consent under Article 6(1)(a) GDPR.
We use Kit (ConvertKit) to manage our newsletter and email communications.
Kit may process personal data on servers located in the United States. International data transfers are subject to applicable GDPR safeguards.
Kit may also provide information about newsletter engagement, including email openings and link clicks.
You can withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in our emails.
Your subscription information is retained until you unsubscribe, subject to any applicable legal retention obligations.
Subscription verification: [TO CONFIRM – double opt-in activation in Kit]
7. Digital Products, Reservations and Etsy
LIMEA offers digital resources and physical educational products.
Digital products
Digital downloads may be offered through Kit.
When purchasing a digital product, personal information such as your name, email address and order details may be processed to fulfil your purchase and deliver the digital files.
The legal basis is Article 6(1)(b) GDPR.
Payments are handled by the payment provider used for the transaction. We do not receive your complete payment card details.
Product reservations
Where a reservation form is available, we may process your name, email address and the product you are interested in.
This information is used to manage your reservation and communicate product availability.
No payment is collected for a free, non-binding reservation.
Etsy purchases
Physical LIMEA products are available through Etsy.
When you purchase through Etsy, personal data is processed in accordance with Etsy’s privacy policy and the applicable policies of the LIMEA Etsy shop.
We may receive the information necessary to process and fulfil your order.
Order and transaction records are retained for the periods required by applicable German tax and commercial law.
Digital product availability through Kit: [TO CONFIRM WITH NOEMI]
8. External Websites and Social Media
Our website contains links to external platforms, including:
- Etsy
- Kit
These links direct you to third-party websites.
When you follow an external link, the privacy policies and data processing practices of the relevant provider apply.
We currently do not embed Instagram feeds, YouTube videos or Google Maps directly into our website.
9. Google Fonts
Our website uses Google Fonts to display typography.
Fonts are currently loaded from Google’s external servers.
When you visit a page using these fonts, your browser may establish a connection with Google servers and transmit technical information, including your IP address.
Google processes data according to its own privacy policies.
Google provider: Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Privacy information: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Legal basis and consent configuration: [TO VERIFY – external Google Fonts loading and GDPR requirements]
10. Website Languages and Polylang
Our website uses Polylang, a WordPress multilingual plugin, to provide content in different languages.
Polylang may use technically necessary cookies to remember the language selected by visitors.
These cookies support the functionality of the multilingual website.
11. Cookies and Consent Management
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies for essential website functions and, subject to your consent, analytics and marketing purposes.
Essential cookies
These support website functionality, security and language preferences.
Where legally permitted, essential technologies are used without prior consent.
Analytics cookies
With your consent, Google Analytics 4 may collect information about how visitors interact with the website.
This information helps us understand website performance and improve our content and services.
Marketing cookies
With your consent, Meta Pixel may collect information about website interactions to measure advertising performance and support marketing activities on Meta platforms.
Cookie consent
We use a custom WordPress consent management solution.
Google Analytics 4 and Meta Pixel are configured to remain inactive until the relevant consent has been provided.
Visitors can manage their preferences through our cookie consent interface.
12. Google Analytics 4
We use Google Analytics 4, a web analytics service provided by Google, to understand how visitors use our website.
Depending on the configuration and consent provided, Google Analytics may process information about:
- Pages visited
- Website interactions
- Approximate location
- Device and browser information
- Technical identifiers
The legal basis is Article 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent), where consent is required.
Google Analytics is activated only after the relevant consent has been given.
You can withdraw your consent through the website’s cookie preferences.
Further information is available at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
13. Meta Pixel
We use Meta Pixel to measure and understand interactions with our website and the performance of advertising campaigns.
Meta Pixel is provided by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, Merrion Road, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Where activated with your consent, Meta Pixel may process technical identifiers and information about your interactions with our website.
The legal basis is Article 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent).
Meta Pixel is configured to remain inactive until the relevant consent has been provided.
You can withdraw your consent through our cookie preferences.
Further information is available at https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/.
14. Google reCAPTCHA
We use Google reCAPTCHA to help protect website forms against spam, automated submissions and misuse.
reCAPTCHA may process technical information, including IP addresses, browser information and interaction data, to distinguish legitimate users from automated activity.
The service is provided by Google.
Important: reCAPTCHA currently loads automatically on the website, without waiting for cookie consent.
Legal basis and consent requirements: [TO VERIFY – GDPR assessment and applicable configuration]
Further information is available at:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
https://policies.google.com/terms
15. International Data Transfers
Some of the services used on this website, including Google, Meta and Kit, may process personal data outside the European Economic Area.
Where applicable, transfers must be subject to appropriate safeguards under Chapter V GDPR, such as adequacy decisions or Standard Contractual Clauses.
The applicable safeguards depend on the provider and the processing activity.
16. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, subject to applicable legal obligations.
In particular:
- Contact form submissions are currently stored in WordPress until manually deleted.
- Newsletter subscription information is generally retained until you unsubscribe.
- Order records are retained in accordance with applicable statutory obligations.
- Server log retention depends on the hosting configuration.
You may request the deletion of your personal data by contacting info@limea.org.
Where a legal retention obligation applies, deletion may be restricted until the required retention period expires.
17. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the right, where applicable, to:
- Access your personal data.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Request deletion of your personal data.
- Restrict certain processing activities.
- Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
- Request data portability.
- Withdraw consent at any time with effect for the future.
To exercise these rights, please contact:
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority.
The competent supervisory authority is:
Bayerisches Landesamt für Datenschutzaufsicht (BayLDA)
Promenade 18
91522 Ansbach
Germany
18. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes to our website, services, technologies or legal obligations.
The current version will always be available on this page.