Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2026-01-20

The Wish Fountain (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

This Privacy Policy explains what data we process, why we process it, and your rights as a user.
 

1. Who We Are

The Wish Fountain operates a symbolic digital experience accessible via this website.

For privacy-related questions, you may contact us via the website’s contact form below.
 

2. What Data We Process

We process only the data strictly necessary for the operation of the website:

a) User-submitted content

• Wish text or messages voluntarily entered by users

b) Payment-related data

• Contribution amounts

• Transaction references

We do not store or process payment card details.
All payment information is handled securely by third-party payment providers (Stripe).

c) Technical data

• IP address

• Browser and device information
  (automatically processed by our hosting and website platform)
   

3. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data solely for the following purposes:

• operating and maintaining the website

• processing symbolic contributions

• preventing abuse or misuse

• complying with legal and regulatory obligations

Legal bases include:

• user consent

• performance of website functionality

• legitimate interests related to site security and operation

• legal compliance
   

4. Data Storage and Retention

• Submitted wishes may be processed temporarily and are not guaranteed to be stored long-term.

• Payment-related records are retained only as required by law and payment processors.

• We do not retain personal data longer than necessary.
   

5. Third-Party Services

We rely on trusted third-party providers to operate the website, including:

• Wix (website hosting and forms)

• Stripe / Wix Payments (payment processing)

These providers process data under their own privacy policies and security standards.

We are not responsible for how third parties process data beyond our control.
 

6. Cookies

This website may use essential and functional cookies necessary for:

• site performance

• security

• payment processing

We do not use cookies for advertising or profiling purposes.
 

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

Depending on applicable law, you have the right to:

• request access to your personal data

• request correction or deletion

• object to or restrict processing

• lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

Requests can be made via the contact form, where and when technically feasible.
 

8. Children

This website is intended for users aged 18 or older, or minors using the site with the consent of a legal guardian.
 

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
 

10. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries, please contact us via the website’s contact form.