Privacy Policy
We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. We use the minimum amount of cookies for functionality and we keep the lowest data amounts possible.
We Value Your Privacy
Proto-shop is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy in accordance with GDPR and Swedish data protection laws.
1. Who We Are
We are a Småland, Sweden-based electronics component retailer providing quality components and technical support within the European Union.
2. What Data We Collect
3. Purpose and Legal Basis
We process your data for the following purposes:
- Processing orders and managing customer accounts (Contract)
- Legal compliance with accounting and tax requirements (Legal Obligation)
- Providing customer service and technical support (Legitimate Interest)
- Handling your GDPR rights requests (Legal Obligation)
- Security, fraud prevention, and system integrity (Legitimate Interest)
4. Data Retention
Under Swedish law (Bokföringslagen 1999:1078), we retain financial and transaction data for 7 years for accounting and tax purposes.
Inactive accounts are automatically closed after 24 months of inactivity. Personal data is then removed from active systems.
You may request deletion of your account or specific data at any time. However, we may retain certain information (such as invoices) as required by law. Such data will be archived, access-restricted, and removed from user-facing systems.
5. Sharing of Data
We do not sell your data to third parties. We only share it with:
- EU-based payment processors (Stripe) for secure payment processing
- EU shipping carriers for order fulfillment
- EU-based IT service providers for hosting and technical services
- Swedish authorities when legally required (tax, law enforcement)
6. Your Rights Under GDPR
Under GDPR and Swedish law, you have the following rights:
- Access, review, correct, or delete your personal data
- Restrict or object to the processing of your data
- Request data portability (receive your data in a structured format)
- File a complaint with the Swedish Data Protection Authority (Integritetsskyddsmyndigheten - IMY
7. Security Measures
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including: encryption in transit and at rest (HTTPS/TLS), access controls and authentication, secure cloud storage within the EU, regular security updates and monitoring, and secure backup procedures.
8. Data Storage and Transfers
All personal data is stored on servers located within the European Union. We do not transfer data outside the EU/EEA. Our hosting providers are GDPR-compliant and maintain data centers in Sweden and other EU countries.
9. Shipping & Service Region
Proto-shop operates exclusively within the European Union. We only ship to EU addresses and all our services are provided within the EU.
10. Payment Processing
All payments are processed securely through Stripe, an EU-compliant payment processor.
We do not store your full credit card details on our servers. Stripe handles all payment card information in accordance with PCI-DSS standards.
We receive only: transaction confirmation, payment status, last 4 digits of card (for order reference), and billing address for invoice purposes.
11. Cookies and Tracking
We use minimal cookies essential for website functionality:
- Session cookies: For login and cart functionality
- Preference cookies: To remember your language choice
- Security cookies: For CSRF protection and session security
We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or third-party analytics cookies.
12. Policy Updates
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The latest version will always be available on this page. Significant changes will be communicated via email to registered users.
Cookie Files
Who doesn't use them, right?
Cookie Summary
We use essential cookies to ensure our website functions properly and to remember your language preferences. These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our electronics component shop.
Types of Cookies We Use
Cookie Duration
Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Preference cookies last up to 1 year.
Cookie Control
You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.
Last Updated: February 2026
Got Questions?
For any questions, data requests, or privacy concerns, contact us at our email.