Privacy Policy

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

At The Elegant Store, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our shop.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

• Account & Order Information: Name, billing/shipping address, email, phone number.
• Payment Details: Payment is processed via PayPal and credit card providers. We do not store full card numbers on our servers.
• Marketing Preferences: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address and marketing consent.
• Analytics & Tracking Data: Information about your device, IP address, and browsing behavior through Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel.
• Cookies & Session Data: To keep items in your cart and improve site functionality.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Fulfill and ship your orders.
• Process secure payments through PayPal or credit card gateways.
• Send you order updates, account notices, and customer service replies.
• Deliver promotional emails (if you subscribed via Mailchimp).
• Analyze site performance and customer behavior with Google Analytics.
• Run ads and measure campaign effectiveness using Facebook Pixel.

3. Sharing Your Information

We share your data only with trusted third parties when necessary:

• Payment Gateways: PayPal and card processors for secure checkout.
• Shipping Providers: To deliver your orders.
• Marketing Services: Mailchimp (email marketing), Facebook Ads (via Pixel), Google Analytics.
• Legal Compliance: If required by law or to protect our rights.

We do not sell your personal information.

4. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies for:

• Keeping items in your cart and remembering your login.
• Measuring traffic with Google Analytics.
• Showing relevant ads on Facebook/Instagram (via Facebook Pixel).

You may disable cookies in your browser, but some features (like checkout) may not work properly.

5. Data Security

• SSL encryption secures transactions.
• PayPal & card processors handle sensitive financial data.
• Access to personal data is restricted to authorized staff only.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location (EU – GDPR, California – CCPA), you have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data.
• Correct or delete your information.
• Opt-out of marketing emails anytime (unsubscribe link in Mailchimp emails).
• Object to data use for targeted ads (Facebook Ads).

To exercise these rights, contact us at [Insert Support Email].

7. Third-Party Links

Our site may include links to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

8. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe we have, contact us to delete it.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted here with a new “last updated” date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us for send an email: info@theelegant.store