Privacy Policy – Sunshine Wave Studio
Effective Date: (2/20/2025)
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how and when I collect, use, and share information when you purchase an item from me, contact me, or otherwise use my services through Etsy.com or its related sites and services.
This Privacy Policy does not apply to the practices of third parties that I do not own or control, including Etsy or any third-party services you access through Etsy. You can reference the Etsy Privacy Policy to learn more about its privacy practices.
By purchasing from Sunshine Wave Studio, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy and, as applicable, the Etsy Terms of Use and Etsy Privacy Policy.
2. Personal Information I Collect
To fulfill your order, you must provide me with certain information (which you authorized Etsy to provide to me), such as:
Your name
Email address
Postal address
Payment information (not including full credit card details, which Etsy processes securely)
The details of the product that you’re ordering
Any additional personal information you voluntarily provide (for a custom order, for instance)
3. Why I Need Your Information and How I Use It
I rely on a number of legal bases to collect, use, and share your information, including:
As needed to provide my services – when I use your information to fulfill your order, respond to your inquiries, or provide customer support.
When you have provided your affirmative consent – for example, by signing up for a potential email list or newsletter (if applicable). You may revoke your consent at any time.
To comply with a legal obligation – such as retaining information about your purchases if required by law or tax regulations.
As necessary for my legitimate interests – if those legitimate interests are not overridden by your rights or interests. For example, I use your information to provide and improve my services, and to comply with Etsy’s Seller Policy and Terms of Use.
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
I share your personal information only for very limited reasons and in limited circumstances, as follows:
Etsy: I share information with Etsy as necessary to provide my services and comply with my obligations under both the Etsy Seller Policy and the Etsy Terms of Use.
Service Providers: I engage certain trusted third parties to perform functions and provide services to my shop, such as shipping carriers (e.g., USPS, UPS, FedEx) or payment processors. I will share your personal information with these third parties, but only to the extent necessary to perform these services.
Business Transfers: If I sell or merge my business, I may disclose your information as part of that transaction, but only to the extent permitted by law.
Compliance with Laws: I may collect, use, retain, and share your information if I believe it is necessary to:
Respond to legal process or government requests.
Enforce my agreements, terms, and policies.
Prevent, investigate, and address fraud and other illegal activity, security, or technical issues.
Protect the rights, property, and safety of my customers or others.
5. Data Retention
I retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to provide you with my services, comply with my legal and regulatory obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce my agreements. Generally, I keep your data for 4 years, though I may retain it for a shorter or longer period if required by tax or other legal obligations.
6. Transfers of Personal Information Outside the EU (If Applicable)
Though I am based in the United States, I may store and process your information through third-party hosting services in the US or other jurisdictions. If you are located outside of the US, please be aware that your data will be transferred to the US. I rely on legally provided mechanisms, such as contracts with service providers, to ensure the protection of your data if it is transferred outside your jurisdiction.
7. Your Rights
If you reside in certain territories, including the European Union, you have a number of rights in relation to your personal information. While some rights apply generally, certain rights apply only in specific circumstances. These rights include:
Access: You have the right to access and receive a copy of the personal information I hold about you by contacting me.
Change, Restrict, Delete: You also have rights to change, restrict my use of, or delete your personal information. Absent extraordinary circumstances (like where I am required to store data for legal reasons), I will generally delete your personal information upon request.
Object: You can object to (i) my processing of some of your information based on my legitimate interests and (ii) receiving marketing messages from me after you have provided your express consent. In such cases, I will delete your personal information unless there are compelling and legitimate grounds to continue using that information or if it is needed for legal reasons.
Complain: If you reside in the EU and wish to raise a concern about my use of your data (and without prejudice to any other rights you may have), you have the right to do so with your local data protection authority.
8. Minors
My products and services are not directed toward children under the age of 13 (or other age as defined by local law), nor do I knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a child has provided me with personal information, please contact me immediately.
9. Updates to This Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as needed to reflect changes in my practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. If I make significant changes, I will notify you through Etsy or by other means, such as email.
10. How to Contact Me
For purposes of the EU data protection law (GDPR), I, [Your Name], am the data controller of your personal information. If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact me at:
Email: [Your Email Address]
Mailing Address: Sunshine Wave Studio, [Your Street Address], Tampa, FL [Zip Code], USA
If you contact me to access, correct, or delete personal information held by Etsy, I may request that you contact Etsy directly at Etsy Help or I can reach out to Etsy on your behalf.
Friendly Disclaimer:
This template is intended for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Please review and modify it to address the specific needs of your business. If you have any particular concerns or questions, consult a licensed attorney familiar with privacy regulations in your jurisdiction.
Thank You!
Thank you for visiting Sunshine Wave Studio. I appreciate your trust and will always handle your personal information in a responsible and secure manner. If you have any questions about this policy, please get in touch.
