1. Introduction
1.1. These General Terms and Conditions (hereinafter referred to as the "Terms") govern the legal relationship between the website www.stur.is (hereinafter referred to as the "Seller", "We") and the person using the website and/or purchasing goods or services (hereinafter referred to as the "Buyer", "You").
1.2. Please read the Terms carefully. By registering or making a purchase, you confirm that you agree to the Terms.
2. Contacts: e-mail address info@stur.is
3. Description of goods and services
3.1. The Site sells physical goods — books; affiliate links to third-party merchants may also be offered.
3.2. Subscription plans available on the Site:
Permanent subscription — one-time fee; non-refundable; provides certain privileges/content as per plan description.
Monthly subscription + signup fee — signup fee (non-refundable) and recurring monthly fee; subscription renews automatically unless canceled.
3.3. If a delivery time is indicated on the product page, it is an estimate that is not legally binding; delivery delays are not the Seller's automatic responsibility if the cause is a third-party supplier or force majeure.
4. Ordering and conclusion of the contract
4.1. The order is placed on the Site. The contract between the Buyer and the Seller is considered concluded at the moment the Seller confirms the order.
4.2. Prices are in EUR, VAT is not applicable. Shipping costs for physical goods are added to the order.
5. Payments
5.1 Payments are processed via PayPal (including credit/debit card payments processed by PayPal).
5.2. You confirm that the payment details are correct and that you have the right to pay with the specified payment method. The seller does not store card details (they are processed by PayPal).
5.3 Subscriptions: Monthly payments are charged automatically at the beginning of each period until the subscription is canceled.
6. Refunds and returns
The return and refund of physical goods is governed by Latvian/EU consumer law regulations.
7. Delivery and risk
7.1. Shipping costs are indicated in the order steps. The buyer is responsible for providing the correct delivery address.
8. Affiliate links
8.1. The Site may contain affiliate links to third-party sellers. These links may generate revenue for the Seller.
8.2. The Seller does not provide any guarantees regarding the quality, availability or delivery of third party goods. If an order is placed with a third party, the terms of the relevant contract shall apply between the Buyer and the third party.
9. Product and content compliance
9.1. The Seller strives to ensure that product descriptions are accurate, but sometimes inaccuracies or different perceptions of visualizations may occur. The Seller is not responsible for differences in color, size, or appearance of the product caused by perception.
10. Copyright and intellectual property rights
10.1. Copying any content of the Site without written permission is prohibited.
11. Limitation of liability
11.1. The maximum civil liability of the Seller for non-performance or unlawful performance of the contract is limited to the amount collected in relation to the specific order.
11.2. The Seller is not liable for losses incurred from the actions of third parties (suppliers, payment processors, etc.).
12. Warranties
12.1. Product warranties, if any, are indicated in the product description. According to Latvian law, the consumer has the right to the conformity of the product with the contract.
13. Termination of the contract and deletion of the account
13.1. The Seller reserves the right to terminate access to the account if the Buyer violates the Terms.
14. Amendments to the Terms
14.1. The Seller reserves the right to amend the Terms by publishing the changes on the website.
1. Introduction and data controller
1.1. This Privacy Policy explains how the website www.stur.is (hereinafter referred to as "We") collects, uses, stores and protects personal data, as well as what rights you have in relation to your data.
1.2. Contacts: info@stur.is
2. What data do we collect?
2.1. Identification data: first name, last name.
2.2. Contact information: e-mail, delivery address.
2.3. Payment data: PayPal transaction data (card data is not stored with us), billing data.
2.4. User activity data: IP address, browser information, purchase history, subscription status.
2.5. Cookie data: session and analytics cookies.
2.6. Other data: if the customer provides additional information (comments, reviews).
3. Data collection sources
3.1. Directly from you (e.g. when ordering or registering).
3.2. From payment service providers (PayPal) for transaction confirmations.
3.3. From third parties, if you use affiliate links (third parties may pass on purchase confirmations).
3.4. From analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics), if they are activated.
4. Purposes and basis of data processing
4.1. Contract execution: processing of purchases, delivery, invoicing (basis: contract).
4.2 Payment processing: PayPal processing (basis: contract/fulfillment of legal obligation).
4.3. Subscription management: automatic billing, access control (basis: contract).
4.4. Ensuring legal compliance: tax and accounting requirements (basis: fulfillment of legal obligation).
4.5. Legitimate interest: website security, fraud prevention, website improvement (basis: our legitimate interest). In any case, we evaluate your interests.
4.6. Marketing services provided/if you agree: email subscriptions (basis: consent).
4.7 Analytics and cookies: if you have given consent or, where legally justified, on the basis of legitimate interest.
5. Cookies
5.1 We use cookies to ensure the operation of the website, analytics and marketing.
5.2. Types of cookies: strictly necessary, analytical, advertising/third party.
5.3. How to opt out: by specifying the cookie banner/settings.
6. Data retention period
6.1. Order and invoice data: we store it for financial/audit and legal requirements, in accordance with applicable legislation.
7. Data security
7.1. We implement technical and organizational measures: TLS/HTTPS, access restrictions, regular backups, updated software.
7.2. We do not store card details; payments are processed through PayPal.
7.3. If a data breach is detected, we will notify the authorities and affected individuals in accordance with GDPR requirements.
8. Transfer of data to third parties
8.1. Data processing may be outsourced to trusted service providers, such as: PayPal (payment processing), SureCart (checkout/product management), Google Analytics, etc.
8.2 If data is transferred outside the EU/EEA (e.g. PayPal's US data centres), we ensure a lawful basis for the transfer.
9. Data subject rights
9.1. You have the right to: request access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, objection to processing and data portability.
9.2. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time (this does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent until its withdrawal).
9.3. To exercise your rights, please contact us: info@stur.is.
10. Amendments to the Privacy Policy
10.1 We reserve the right to change this policy. Any material changes will be posted on the website.