Privacy Policy

Hold W Club
Last updated: [12.05.2026]

Hold W Club (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit www.holdwclub.com, sign up for our newsletter, or purchase merchandise.

We are based in Norway and process personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Norwegian data protection laws.

1. Data Controller

Company: Hold W Club
Location: Norway
Email: [post@holdwclub.com]

We are the data controller responsible for your personal data.

2. What data we collect

a) Information you provide

  • Name

  • Email address (newsletter, contact forms)

  • Shipping and billing address (for purchases)

  • Order details

  • Any information you submit via forms

b) Automatically collected data

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Pages visited, session duration, and interactions

  • Cookie identifiers

3. How we use your data

We use your personal data to:

  • Provide and operate our website (via Squarespace)

  • Process orders and deliver merchandise

  • Send newsletters and updates (if you opt in)

  • Improve website performance and user experience

  • Analyze traffic and usage patterns

  • Respond to inquiries

4. Legal basis for processing

We process your personal data based on:

  • Consent – newsletters and optional cookies

  • Contract – when you purchase products

  • Legitimate interests – improving website and content

  • Legal obligations – accounting and compliance

5. Platforms and third-party processors

Squarespace (Website hosting & forms)

Our website is hosted by Squarespace, Inc., which processes personal data on our behalf.

Squarespace may collect and store:

  • Form submissions

  • Website analytics data

  • Technical data (IP address, browser, device)

Data may be stored on servers located in the United States and other jurisdictions. Squarespace complies with GDPR through standard contractual clauses and appropriate safeguards.

Stripe (Payments)

We use Stripe, Inc. to process payments securely.

When you make a purchase:

  • Payment details (e.g. card number) are processed directly by Stripe

  • We do not store your full payment details

Stripe may process:

  • Name

  • Billing address

  • Payment information

  • Transaction data

Stripe acts as an independent data controller for payment processing and complies with GDPR and international data protection standards.

Google Analytics (Traffic analysis)

We use Google Analytics, a service provided by Google LLC, to understand how visitors use our website.

Google Analytics collects:

  • IP address (anonymized where possible)

  • Device and browser information

  • Pages visited and user behavior

Data may be transferred to and stored on servers outside the EU/EEA, including the United States. We use safeguards such as:

  • IP anonymization

  • Standard contractual clauses

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking via browser settings or tools such as Google’s opt-out browser add-on.

6. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies through Squarespace and third-party services.

These may include:

  • Essential cookies – required for site functionality

  • Analytics cookies – via Google Analytics

  • Marketing cookies – only if applicable

You can manage cookie preferences via your browser or cookie banner when visiting our site.

7. Sharing of data

We do not sell your personal data.

We only share data with:

  • Squarespace (hosting & forms)

  • Stripe (payments)

  • Google (analytics)

  • Shipping/logistics providers (order fulfillment)

All partners process data under strict confidentiality and GDPR compliance.

8. Data retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for:

  • Fulfilling orders

  • Providing services

  • Legal and accounting obligations

Newsletter data is kept until you unsubscribe.

9. Your rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your data

  • Correct inaccurate data

  • Request deletion

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Request data portability

To exercise your rights, contact us at: [post@holdwclub.com]

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with:
Datatilsynet (Norwegian Data Protection Authority)

10. Newsletter

If you subscribe to our newsletter:

  • You will receive updates, stories, and news from Hold W Club

  • You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in any email

We only send newsletters based on your explicit consent.

11. International data transfers

Some of our service providers (Squarespace, Stripe, Google) may process data outside the EU/EEA.

We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

  • GDPR-compliant data processing agreements

12. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised date.

13. Contact

Hold W Club
Norway
Email: [post@holdwclub.com]