Privacy Policy

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At Chic Style Shop (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we value your privacy as much as you value effortless style. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website staudclothingsale.com (the “Site”). Please read this privacy policy carefully. By accessing or using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that helps us provide our global clientele with a seamless shopping experience for our curated fashion collections:

Personal Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, password, and optional style preferences to personalize your shopping experience.
• Purchase Information: For orders of our handbags, bridal accessories, clothing, and other fashion items, we collect shipping/billing addresses, payment information (processed securely through our payment processors), and contact details.
• Communication Data: When you contact our style consultants at [email protected], we collect the content of your messages and contact information.

Automatically Collected Information

• Device & Usage Data: We collect information about your device and how you interact with our Site, including IP address, browser type, pages viewed, and items clicked, particularly for our international clientele.
• Location Data: We may collect approximate location data to provide currency and shipping options relevant to your region (excluding certain Asian and remote areas we don’t serve).

Information from Third Parties

• We may receive information from payment processors (like PayPal) about your transactions, limited to what’s needed to complete your purchase of our fashion items.
• If you connect social media accounts, we may receive basic profile information to enhance your shopping experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information with the same care we put into selecting our collections:

• To process and fulfill your orders for handbags, bridal dresses, accessories, and other fashion items
• To provide customer support through our style consultants
• To personalize your shopping experience based on your preferences and browsing behavior
• To improve our Site and product offerings for our fashion-forward clientele
• To prevent fraud and enhance security, particularly for international transactions
• To send marketing communications (with your consent) about new collections, sales, and style tips
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

3. Sharing of Your Information

We may share your information in limited circumstances, always with the same discretion we apply to our designs:

• Service Providers: We share information with trusted partners who help operate our Site (hosting, payment processing, shipping) under strict confidentiality agreements.
• Business Transfers: If we undergo a merger or acquisition, customer information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
• With Your Consent: We may share information for specific purposes with your explicit permission.

We never sell your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

4. International Data Transfers

As we serve customers globally (excluding certain Asian and remote areas), your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure all transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards.

5. Data Retention & Security

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services and as required by law. We implement security measures worthy of our discerning customers:

• SSL encryption for all data transmissions
• PCI-compliant payment processing
• Regular security assessments
• Limited access to personal information

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights & Choices

You have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access & Correction: You may access and update your account information through your profile settings.
• Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal requirements.
• Marketing Preferences: You may opt-out of marketing communications at any time using the unsubscribe link in emails.
• Cookies: You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings (see Section 7).

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your shopping experience:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for site functionality (e.g., shopping cart)
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Site
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences (e.g., currency, language)
• Marketing Cookies: Used to show relevant fashion ads (with your consent)

You can manage cookies through your browser settings, but disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware of such collection, we will take steps to delete it.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The updated version will be posted on our Site with a new “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of our Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.