Privacy policy

PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: May 9, 2026

At EmpaStyleDeco ("we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to protecting your 
personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains 
how we collect, use, and share information about you when you visit or make 
a purchase from empastyledeco.com.

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1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
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When you visit our store or place an order, we may collect the following 
types of personal information:

Contact Information:
• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Billing and shipping address

Payment Information:
• Credit/debit card details (processed securely through our payment provider)
• PayPal or other payment method details
Note: We do not store your full payment information on our servers.

Order & Transaction Information:
• Products purchased
• Order history
• Purchase amounts and dates

Device & Usage Information:
• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited on our website
• Time and date of your visit
• Referring website

Account Information (if you create an account):
• Username and password
• Saved addresses and preferences

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2. HOW WE COLLECT YOUR INFORMATION
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We collect information in the following ways:

• Directly from you: When you place an order, create an account, contact us, 
  or subscribe to our newsletter.
• Automatically: Through cookies and tracking technologies when you browse 
  our website.
• From third parties: Such as payment processors, shipping carriers, and 
  analytics providers.

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3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
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We use the information we collect to:

• Process and fulfill your orders
• Send order confirmations, shipping updates, and receipts
• Respond to your questions, comments, or support requests
• Send promotional emails and marketing communications (with your consent)
• Improve our website, products, and customer experience
• Detect and prevent fraud or unauthorized activity
• Comply with legal obligations

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4. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION
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We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:

• Shopify: Our e-commerce platform provider (see Shopify's Privacy Policy 
  at https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy)
• Payment Processors: To securely handle your transactions
• Shipping Carriers: To deliver your orders
• Marketing Partners: Only if you have opted in to receive marketing 
  communications
• Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights

All third parties we work with are required to handle your data securely 
and in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

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5. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
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We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing 
experience. Cookies help us:

• Remember your cart and preferences
• Analyze website traffic and performance
• Deliver relevant advertisements

You can control cookie settings through your browser. However, disabling 
cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

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6. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES
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Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding 
your personal data:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data ("right to 
  be forgotten").
• Right to Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable 
  format.
• Right to Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking 
  "Unsubscribe" in any email or contacting us directly.
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit how we use your data.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:
📧 empastyledeco@gmail.com

We will respond to your request within 30 days.

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7. DATA RETENTION
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We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the 
purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required 
by law. Order data is typically retained for 5 years for accounting and legal 
compliance purposes.

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8. DATA SECURITY
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We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal 
information, including:

• SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted through our website
• Secure payment processing through certified payment providers
• Limited access to personal data by authorized personnel only

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. 
We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

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9. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
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Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not 
knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we 
have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us immediately 
at empastyledeco@gmail.com and we will delete it promptly.

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10. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
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EmpaStyleDeco operates primarily in the United States. If you are accessing 
our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your 
information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where 
data protection laws may differ from those in your country.

By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to 
the United States.

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11. THIRD-PARTY LINKS
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Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible 
for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage you to review their 
privacy policies before providing any personal information.

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12. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
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We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in 
our practices or applicable laws. When we make changes, we will update the 
"Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review 
this policy periodically.

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13. CONTACT US
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If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, 
please contact us:

EmpaStyleDeco
📧 Email: empastyledeco@gmail.com
🌐 Website: empastyledeco.com