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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 13 October 2026

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1. Who We Are

The Bean Explorer (www.thebeanexplorer.com) is operated by Next SK Ltd., 25 Charles Darwin Str., Office 2, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria.

We are responsible for processing your personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

For privacy-related questions, contact us at hi@thebeanexplorer.com.

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2. What Information We Collect and Why

We collect and process personal information necessary to operate our online store:

  • Customer and order information: Name, email, phone number, billing and delivery addresses, order and payment information — to process purchases, payments, deliveries, returns and customer enquiries (contractual necessity).

  • Website usage and technical data: IP address, browser information and website interactions — for website security and essential functionality (legitimate interests), and analytics where you have consented.

  • Marketing information: Email address and marketing preferences — to send newsletters and promotions with your consent.

  • Accounting information: Transaction and invoice records — to meet legal and tax obligations.

You must provide the information necessary to complete your order. Otherwise, we may be unable to process it.

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3. Sharing Your Data

We share personal data only where necessary with service providers, including Wix, payment processors, shipping companies, and analytics or advertising providers where applicable.

Some providers may process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where required, we rely on recognised adequacy decisions or appropriate safeguards, such as the EU Standard Contractual Clauses.

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4. Cookies

We use essential cookies to operate our website and optional cookies for analytics, preferences and marketing.

Non-essential cookies requiring consent are used only after you agree. You can change or withdraw your consent through our cookie settings.

For details, please see our Cookie Policy.

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5. How Long We Keep Your Data

We keep personal data only for as long as necessary:

  • Order and accounting records: For the periods required by applicable Bulgarian accounting and tax legislation, including up to 10 years for certain records.

  • Customer enquiries: For as long as needed to handle your request and any related legal claims.

  • Marketing information: Until you unsubscribe or withdraw your consent.

  • Cookie information: According to the retention periods described in our Cookie Policy.

After the applicable period, personal data is deleted or anonymised unless further retention is legally required.

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6. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you may request access, correction, deletion, restriction or portability of your personal data, and object to certain processing.

You may withdraw your consent at any time without affecting previous lawful processing.

To exercise your rights, email hi@thebeanexplorer.com.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Bulgarian Commission for Personal Data Protection (CPDP):

https://cpdp.bg/en/

You may also contact the competent data protection authority in your country.

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7. Contact & Updates

For privacy-related questions, please contact:

Next SK Ltd.
25 Charles Darwin Str., Office 2
1113 Sofia, Bulgaria

Email: hi@thebeanexplorer.com

We may update this Privacy Policy when necessary. The latest version will always be available on this page.

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