Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 5, 2026
Gleichenia (this website) takes the protection of your personal information seriously. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.
Information We Collect
Contact Form
- Name
- Email address
- Message content
Server Logs
- IP address (anonymized)
- Browser type
- Date and time of access
- Pages viewed
Cookie
- See our [Cookie Policy](/en/cookie-policy) for details
Analytics Data (Matomo Analytics)
- Page views
- Visitor country and region (city level)
- Device and browser information
- Anonymized IP address (last 2 bytes masked)
Google reCAPTCHA
- We use Google reCAPTCHA to prevent spam
- Collects user interaction data
- Subject to Google's [Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy) and [Terms of Service](https://policies.google.com/terms)
How We Use Your Information
- Responding to inquiries
- Preventing spam and fraudulent activity
- Improving website performance
- Improving our services
Third-Party Sharing
Shopify
- Our online shop operates at shop.gleichenia.com
- Purchases are subject to [Shopify's Privacy Policy](https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy)
Google reCAPTCHA
- Spam prevention service
Matomo Analytics
- Self-hosted, privacy-focused analytics tool
- Data is stored on our own server
- Not shared with third parties
- IP addresses are anonymized
Cookies
When you first visit our site, a banner allows you to choose:
- Accept All — enables all cookies, including analytics
- Reject All — only essential cookies are used
For more details, see our [Cookie Policy](/en/cookie-policy).
Your Rights (GDPR)
- Right of access
- Right to rectification
- Right to erasure (right to be forgotten)
- Right to data portability
- Right to restriction of processing
- Right to object
- Right to withdraw consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through our [contact form](/en/contact).
Data Retention
- Contact form data: 6 months after inquiry is resolved
- Order data: subject to Shopify's retention policy
- Analytics data: 180 days (server logs)
Data Security
- SSL/TLS encryption
- Secure server environment
- Restricted access to personal information
- Regular security updates
Children's Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age.
Changes to This Policy
If significant changes are made, we will notify you on this page.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out through our [contact form](/en/contact).