Privacy Policy for Alamazookie®

Effective Date: 07/15/2023

I value your privacy and am committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how I collect, use, and share information when you purchase an item from me, contact me, or use my services through Etsy.com or its related sites and services.

As a seller on Etsy.com I limit my listings to be sold only within the United States of America.

Please know that, as a matter of respect, I will never sell your personal information. I will share your personal information with third parties as described below to process your order, communicate with you, comply with laws or if I should ever be involved in a sale or merger of my brand.

Purpose of this Policy
Shoppers on the Etsy platform are subject to Etsy’s Privacy Policy and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. However, as a matter of fulfilling a customer’s order, I, through my brand Alamazookie®, collect certain personally identifiable information.

Information I Collect
To fulfill your orders and provide you with a fast and efficient shopping experience, I collect the following information:

• Buyer's Name: I collect your name to communicate with you and fulfill your orders.
• Shipping Address: I collect the shipping address to deliver your purchased items to the desired location.
• Ship to Name: If the shipping address differs from your name, I collect the ship-to name to ensure proper delivery.
• Email Address: to deliver digital products. In addition, if you provide your email address and consent to being added to my email list, I may use it to send you notification of new products or other information about my shop.
• Phone Number: If you provide your phone number, I may use it for shipping-related purposes or to contact you regarding your order if necessary.
• Gift Messages: If you include a gift message with your order, it may contain names and/or relationships to you.
• Customization Information: If you provide customization details for your order, it may include names and/or relationships to you.

I do not handle payment processing. Your payment is processed via Etsy’s payment processing system. Please refer to Etsy’s Privacy Policy for information on how they handle your information.


Use of Information
I use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Fulfilling Orders: I use your information to process and fulfill your orders, including customizations, if applicable, shipping and delivery.
• Customer Support: I may use your information to address any inquiries, requests, or concerns you may have and provide customer support.
• Order Updates: I may send you updates about your order, such as shipping notifications and tracking information, via email or other appropriate means.
• Communication: With your express consent, I may occasionally send you promotional emails or newsletters about my products, offers, or updates. You can opt-out of these communications at any time by following the instructions provided in the email or contacting me directly.
• Advertising: I may from time-to-time advertise via various advertising platforms such as Google Ads, Facebook Ads, Instagram Ads, Pinterest Ads, etc.; therefore, unless you follow Etsy’s instructions for Managing Your Cookie Technology Preferences you may see ads for my products as you browse the web.
• Legal Compliance: I may use and retain your information as required to comply with applicable laws, regulations, audits or legal obligations, such as tax calculations and reporting.

Information Sharing and Disclosure
I respect the privacy of your information and limit the circumstances under which I share it. I may disclose your information to the following parties:

• Etsy: I share information with Etsy as necessary to provide you with my services and comply with my obligations under the Etsy Seller Policy and Etsy Terms of Use.
• Service Providers: I engage trusted third-party service providers to assist in fulfilling orders and providing necessary services for my shop, such as shipping carriers (e.g., the United States Postal Service), shipping management platforms (e.g., Shipstation), tax calculation and reporting services (e.g., TaxJar), and email marketing services (e.g., MailChimp).
• Business Transfers: If I sell or transfer 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 disclose your information if I have a good faith belief that it is reasonably necessary to respond to legal process or government requests; enforce my agreements, terms, and policies; prevent, investigate, and address fraud or illegal activities; or protect the rights, property, and safety of my customers or others.

Data Retention
I retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, as required by law, or to resolve disputes and enforce my agreements. The specific retention period may vary based on legal requirements and the nature of the information.

Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These rights may include:

• Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information I hold about you and receive a copy of that information.
• Correction, Restriction, and Deletion: You may have the right to request the correction, restriction, or deletion of your personal information, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
• Objection: You can object to the processing of your personal information based on my legitimate interests unless I have compelling legitimate grounds to continue the processing or when required by law.
• Withdrawal of Consent: If I rely on your consent to process your personal information, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. This withdrawal will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
• Complaint: If you have concerns about my use of your information, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the appropriate data protection authority in your jurisdiction.

Contact Me
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact me through Etsy’s messaging system or via email at: Support@Alamazookie.com

Please allow two business days for me to respond to your inquiries.

Updates and Changes
I reserve the right, at any time, to expand, change, update or modify this Policy simply by posting such changes, updates or modifications on the Site without notice. Any such change, update, or modification will be effective immediately upon its posting. It is your responsibility to review this Policy from time to time to ensure that you still agree with its terms.