PRIVACY POLICY


Last updated: 24 April 2026

1. INTRODUCTION

Welcome to The Halo Lab.

We believe in clarity—not only in what we create, but in how we operate.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit or make a purchase from https://www.the-halo-lab.com (the “Service”).

By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. WHO WE ARE

The Halo Lab is operated by CARLA YANINA, WITH VAT NUMBER 30394631. We are the Data Controller of your personal data.

For any questions, contact us at:
info@the-halo-lab.com

3. WHAT WE COLLECT

We collect only what is necessary to operate with intention and integrity.

PERSONAL DATA YOU PROVIDE:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number (optional)

  • Shipping and billing address

AUTOMATICALLY COLLECTED DATA:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Pages visited and time spent

COOKIES:

We use cookies to ensure the experience feels seamless, not intrusive. See Section 8.

4. WHY WE COLLECT YOUR DATA (LEGAL BASIS)

Under EU law, we must have a valid reason to process your data.

We rely on:

  • Contract – to process and deliver your orders

  • Legal obligation – for tax and accounting requirements

  • Legitimate interest – to improve our website and user experience

  • Consent – for marketing communications and non-essential cookies

5. HOW WE USE YOUR DATA

We use your data to:

  • Process and deliver your orders

  • Communicate with you AFTER your purchase or inquiries

  • Provide customer support

  • Improve our website and experience

  • Send occasional updates or offers (only if you opt in)

You can unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.

6. HOW LONG WE KEEP YOUR DATA

We retain your data only as long as necessary:

  • Order data: up to 10 years

  • Marketing data: until you withdraw consent

  • Analytics data: limited retention depending on tools used

7. SHARING YOUR DATA

We do not sell your data.

We only share it with trusted partners essential to operating our Service, such as:

  • Website platform

  • Payment processors

  • Shipping providers

  • Email and marketing tools (if used)

These providers process your data securely and only for necessary purposes.

8. COOKIES

We use cookies with intention—not excess.

TYPES OF COOKIES:

  • Essential cookies – required for the website to function

  • Analytics cookies – help us understand usage (only with consent)

  • Marketing cookies – used for advertising (only with consent)

When you visit our site, you will be asked to accept or manage your cookie preferences.

You can also control cookies through your browser settings.

9. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS

Your data may be processed outside Portugal or the EU.

When this happens, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with GDPR.

10. YOUR RIGHTS

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (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:
info@the-halo-lab.com

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

11. DATA SECURITY

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal data.

However, no digital system is ever completely secure. We operate with care, but cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our website may contain links to external sites.

We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

13. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

This Service is not intended for individuals under 18.

We do not knowingly collect data from children.

14. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Changes will be reflected on this page with an updated date.

15. CONTACT

For any questions or requests:

info@the-halo-lab.com

We collect only what we need.
We keep only what matters.
We build with intention—always.