Privacy Policy
1. Who We Are
This website and webshop are managed by:
Company name: House of Austrium
Legal form: Sole Proprietorship
Company / VAT number: BE1032456023
E-mail address: houseofaustrium@outlook.com
Website: www.houseofaustrium.com
We process personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Belgian law.
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2. Personal Data We Collect
When you visit or use our Wix-based webshop, we may process the following personal data:
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First and last name
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Email address
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Billing and delivery address
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Phone number
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Payment information (never full card details)
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IP address
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Order history
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Communication via contact forms or email
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Technical data about website usage
We do not collect sensitive personal data.
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3. Purpose of Processing
Your personal data is processed for the following purposes:
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Processing and delivering orders
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Payment processing
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Customer service and communication
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Legal and accounting obligations
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Management and optimization of the webshop
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Security and fraud prevention
The processing is based on:
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Performance of a contract
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Legal obligation
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Legitimate interest
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Consent (where applicable)
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4. Wix as Platform
Our webshop is hosted on Wix.com Ltd.
Wix processes personal data on our behalf and provides a secure environment for:
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Website hosting
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Orders and customer accounts
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Data storage
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Security and performance
Wix may store data on servers inside or outside the EU, but always in accordance with GDPR using appropriate safeguards.
More information: https://www.wix.com/about/privacy
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5. Payments
Payments in our webshop are processed via external payment providers, such as:
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Wix Payments
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Bancontact / Mollie
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Other Wix-supported payment methods
We do not have access to full card details. These are processed directly and securely by the payment provider.
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6. Sharing of Personal Data
We share your data only when necessary with:
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Wix (hosting and webshop functionality)
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Payment providers
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Shipping and logistics partners
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Accountant or administrative services
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Government authorities if required by law
We never sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
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7. Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies via Wix to:
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Ensure proper webshop functionality
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Enable order processing
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Gain insights into website usage
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Improve user experience
Upon your first visit, we request consent for non-essential cookies.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
(A separate Cookie Statement can be provided if desired.)
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8. Retention Periods
We do not retain personal data longer than necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, taking into account statutory retention periods (such as accounting obligations).
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9. Your Rights
You have the right to:
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Access your personal data
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Correct your data
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Request deletion of your data
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Restrict processing
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Object to processing
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Data portability
You can exercise these rights by contacting us at:
houseofaustrium@outlook.com
You also have the right to file a complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority (DPA):
https://www.gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit.be
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10. Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, or disclosure.
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11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
This privacy policy may be updated due to changes in our operations or legislation.
The most recent version is always available on this website.
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Last updated: 21/01/2026
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