Privacy Policy

We respect your privacy and we are committed to protecting the personal information of visitors and customers who use our website designbymariel.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit or make a purchase from our Site.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Information You Provide Directly

• Name, email address, billing/shipping address, phone number.

• Payment details (processed securely through third-party payment processors; we do not store full credit card numbers).

• Information you share through forms (e.g., contact form, newsletter sign-up).

b. Information Collected Automatically

• IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system.

• Usage data such as pages viewed, time spent on the Site, and referring website.

• Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 7 below).

c. Information from Third Parties

• If you connect with us via social media or third-party platforms, we may collect limited information made available through those services.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for purposes including:

• Processing and fulfilling orders, payments, and deliveries.

• Communicating with you regarding your orders, inquiries, and promotions.

• Improving our Site, services, and customer experience.

• Personalizing content, offers, and recommendations.

• Complying with legal and regulatory obligations.

Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party providers who perform services such as payment processing, shipping, email marketing, and website analytics.

• Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.

• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or transfer of business assets.

All third parties are required to handle your data in accordance with applicable privacy laws and to use it only for the purposes for which it was shared.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights under relevant privacy laws (such as GDPR or CCPA):

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

• Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.

• Restriction/Objection: Restrict or object to certain types of data processing.

• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at [insert email/contact form link]. We will respond in accordance with applicable law.

Minors’ Privacy

Our Site is not directed toward children under the age of 13 (or under 16 where required by law). We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a child has provided personal data to us, please contact us immediately, and we will delete such information.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences.

• Improve site performance and security.

• Analyze traffic and usage trends.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect site functionality.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

International Users

If you access our Site from outside the United States, please note that your data may be transferred and processed in countries that may not have the same data protection laws as your home country.

Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. We encourage you to review it periodically.