Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Shessentials Store (USA & International - 2024 Compliance)

Effective Date: October 2024

At Shessentials, we prioritize the privacy and security of our customers’ personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information in accordance with the applicable privacy regulations in the USA, the European Union (GDPR), and other international standards.

By accessing or using our website, www.shessentialsstore.com, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of personal information from you when you interact with our site, including:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and shipping/billing addresses.
  • Order Information: Purchase history, payment information (processed securely by third-party services), and product preferences.
  • Technical Data: IP addresses, browser type, and activity on our website through cookies and similar technologies.
  • Marketing Information: Preferences for receiving marketing communications and interactions with emails or social media pages.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Order Fulfillment: Processing orders, shipping products, and providing customer service.
  • Improving Our Website: Analyzing usage data to improve the functionality and experience of our website.
  • Marketing Communications: Sending promotional materials, newsletters, and updates based on your consent (you can opt out at any time).
  • Legal Compliance: Ensuring we comply with applicable laws, including accounting and tax requirements.

3. Sharing Your Information

We only share your personal information with trusted third parties necessary to provide services, such as:

  • Dropshipping Suppliers: Shipping and contact details are shared to fulfill orders.
  • Payment Processors: For secure processing of your payments.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We ensure all third-party partners adhere to relevant privacy laws.

4. Your Rights – USA Customers (CCPA Compliance)

If you are located in the USA, particularly in California, you may have the following rights under the CCPA:

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
  • Right to Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain legal requirements.
  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale: Though we do not sell your information, you have the right to opt out of any potential future sales.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: You will not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [your email].

5. Your Rights – European Union (GDPR Compliance)

If you are located in the European Union, you have the following rights under the GDPR:

  • Right to Access: You may request access to your personal data.
  • Right to Rectification: You may request corrections to inaccurate information.
  • Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You may request the deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You may request that we limit the processing of your personal data.
  • Right to Data Portability: You may request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.
  • Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data for marketing or other purposes.

To exercise your GDPR rights, please contact us at [your email].

6. International Customers

If you are located outside the USA or the EU, your personal data will be handled according to the privacy laws applicable in your region. By using our website, you consent to the collection, processing, and transfer of your data to the USA, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.

We take appropriate measures to ensure that any international transfer of your personal data complies with applicable laws and is conducted securely.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no online platform is completely secure, and we encourage you to take appropriate precautions to protect your information.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including legal, accounting, or reporting obligations.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated version will be effective as of the date of posting.