Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how [Business Legal Name] (“Fab Boutique”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you visit or make a purchase from shopfabboutique.myshopify.com (the “Site”) or otherwise interact with our services.
1) Information We Collect
We collect information to process your orders, operate the Site, and provide a personalized shopping experience:
- Order & Account Data: name, email, phone number, billing and shipping addresses, order history, and account credentials (if you create an account).
- Payment Data: payment method details are processed by our payment processors (e.g., Shopify Payments, PayPal). We do not store full card numbers.
- Device & Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages viewed, time on site, referring/exit pages, and interactions with the Site.
- Communications: contents of messages you send to our support channels, product reviews, survey responses, or marketing preferences.
- Cookies & Tracking: small files placed on your device to remember settings, enable core features, and analyze performance (see Cookies).
2) How We Use Your Information
- To process, fulfill, and deliver orders; provide invoices and order confirmations.
- To create and manage your account, and provide customer support.
- To personalize content and product recommendations.
- To send service and marketing communications (you may opt out anytime).
- To monitor, prevent, and detect fraud or security incidents.
- To analyze Site performance and improve our products and services.
- To comply with legal, regulatory, and tax obligations.
3) How We Share Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share it with:
- Platform & Hosting: Shopify powers our store. Learn more at Shopify Privacy.
- Payment Processors: to process your payments securely.
- Shipping & Logistics: carriers and fulfillment partners to deliver your order.
- Service Providers: email service, analytics, advertising partners, and IT vendors under contract to perform services for us.
- Legal & Safety: when required by law, to protect our rights, or in connection with a business transaction (e.g., merger or acquisition).
4) Cookies & Similar Technologies
Cookies help the Site function and allow us to understand how it is used. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect Site functionality.
Common Cookie Categories
- Essential: required for core site features (cart, checkout, account login).
- Performance/Analytics: help us measure and improve the Site (e.g., Shopify analytics).
- Functional: remember preferences like language or region.
- Advertising: deliver relevant ads and limit ad frequency.
5) Advertising, Analytics & Do Not Track
We may work with analytics and advertising partners to measure performance and show relevant promotions. Your browser may offer a “Do Not Track” signal; because there is no widely accepted standard, we do not currently respond to DNT signals. Where required, we honor regional choices (e.g., cookie consent banners).
6) Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Policy or as required by law. Typical retention periods include:
| Data Category | Typical Retention | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Order records (incl. invoices) | 7 years | Tax, accounting, legal compliance |
| Account profile | While account is active | Provide ongoing services |
| Marketing preferences | Until you opt out or delete | Send permitted communications |
| Support messages | 2–3 years | Quality assurance & dispute resolution |
7) Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. If you believe your account or interaction with us is no longer secure, please contact us immediately.
8) Your Privacy Rights
Your rights depend on your location and applicable laws (e.g., GDPR in the EEA/UK, CCPA/CPRA in California):
- Access/Portability: request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal exceptions.
- Restriction/Objection: object to or restrict certain processing activities.
- Consent Management: withdraw consent where processing is based on consent (e.g., marketing emails).
- Do Not Sell/Share (California): you may direct us not to “sell” or “share” your personal information for cross‑context behavioral advertising. To exercise any of these rights, use the contact details below or the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link (if provided on the Site).
We will verify your request and respond within the timeframe required by applicable law. You may authorize an agent to submit requests on your behalf where permitted.
9) Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13 (or the age of digital consent in your region). We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us to request deletion.
10) Third‑Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third‑party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of those sites.
11) Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Material changes will be highlighted where appropriate.
12) Contact Us
[Business Legal Name][Street Address]
[City, State/Province, Postal Code, Country]
info@fabboutique.com | [Phone Number]
This Privacy Policy is intended to provide general information about our practices. It does not create contractual or legal rights and may be supplemented by region‑specific notices as required by law.