BerberaART

BerberaART Privacy Policy :

BerberaART (the “Shop”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share the information you provide when you visit our Etsy shop or make a purchase through Etsy. We only access information that you authorize through Etsy, and we use it solely to fulfil your orders. We do not collect any customer data outside of Etsy’s platform.

- Information We Collect :

When you place an order, Etsy provides us with the personal information needed to complete that order. This typically includes your name, shipping address, email address, and order details (such as the products you purchased). We do not collect any additional personal information beyond what is provided through Etsy’s checkout or messaging system. For example, we do not have any external sign-up forms, surveys, or mailing lists. Payment information (like credit card numbers) is processed securely by Etsy or its payment partners, so we never see or store your financial details. If you contact us directly (for example, to request a custom order), you may voluntarily provide additional information, but that is optional and used only to fulfill your request.

- How We Use Your Information :

We use the information you provide only for the purposes of processing and delivering your order, and providing customer service. Specifically:
• Order Fulfillment: We use your name and shipping address to package and ship your order. This is the core purpose of collecting your data.
• Communication: We may use your email address or Etsy Conversations to send you order updates (for example, confirming your order, shipping notifications, or to ask about any order details). We will only contact you when it is necessary for your order.
• Customer Service: We use your information to respond to your questions or resolve any issues with your order.
• Legal Compliance: We may use or keep your information to comply with legal obligations (for example, tax and accounting requirements).

We do not use your information for marketing or advertising. We will never send you promotional emails or newsletters unless you specifically sign up for them (and you can opt-out at any time). As Etsy’s guidelines note, sellers must have express consent to send marketing messages. Since we do not collect such consent or maintain a mailing list, BerberaART will not send you any unsolicited promotional messages.

- Information Sharing and Third-Party Services :

We share your personal information only as required to fulfil your order:
• Etsy (Platform): BerberaART is an Etsy shop, so your information is primarily handled by Etsy. We share order details with Etsy only to manage your transaction and comply with Etsy’s seller policies. For example, Etsy uses your payment and shipping information to process payments and manage the order. Please note that this Privacy Policy does not cover Etsy’s own data practices; Etsy has its own Privacy Policy. As Etsy explains, “third parties that I do not own or control, including Etsy” are not covered by this policy . For details on how Etsy itself collects and uses your data, please see Etsy’s Privacy Policy.
• Shipping Carriers (Service Providers): We use trusted third-party delivery companies (for example, postal services, courier companies like USPS, UPS, FedEx, etc.) to ship your order. We will share your shipping address and name with these carriers only to the extent necessary to deliver your package . For example, carriers need your address and possibly a phone number for delivery, but we will not share any other personal details with them. These shipping providers are obligated to handle your information securely and will not use it for any other purpose.
• No Other Sharing: We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to any other parties. We will not share your data with advertisers or affiliates for marketing. As one Etsy example points out, a seller may share personal information only for “very limited reasons and in limited circumstances” , and our shop follows that advice. We only share information with Etsy or with service providers who help deliver your order, and never for unrelated purposes.

In very limited situations, we might need to disclose information if required by law (for instance, to comply with a court order or tax laws), but this would only be to meet legal obligations and not for any marketing or business purpose.

- Data Retention :

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. For example, we keep your order details for record-keeping and any required accounting or tax purposes. After it is no longer needed for these purposes, we will delete or anonymize your personal data. We do not keep your information for any longer than necessary.

- Your Rights :

Depending on your location and applicable law (such as the GDPR in Europe), you have certain rights regarding your personal information. In general, you have the right to:
• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction/Deletion: Ask us to correct any errors in your information or delete it entirely (except where we must keep it for legal reasons).
• Object/Restrict: Object to or request a restriction on our processing of your information (for example, if you believe we are using your data improperly).
• Withdraw Consent: Although we do not use your data for marketing (so we do not need or hold any consent for marketing), you can withdraw any consent you have given for other uses of your data.
• Complaints: If you are in the EU or other regions with data protection authorities, you may also lodge a complaint with your local authority if you believe your data rights have been violated.

To exercise any of these rights or for any questions about your information, you can contact us (see below).

- Etsy’s Role as Platform Provider :

Etsy is the online marketplace that hosts BerberaART. Etsy collects and processes your personal information (such as payment details and account information) as described in Etsy’s own Privacy Policy. This policy covers only how the BerberaART shop uses the information that Etsy provides to us. For example, while Etsy collects your payment details and order data, we only receive the necessary pieces (like shipping address) from Etsy to fulfill your order. To understand what information Etsy collects and how it uses it, please review Etsy’s Privacy Policy as this shop’s policy does not govern Etsy’s practices.

Contact Us :

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, or if you wish to exercise your data rights, please contact BerberaART through Etsy Convos or by email at BerberaART@gmail.com. We will respond to your inquiries promptly.

We take your privacy seriously and want you to feel confident that your personal information is safe with our shop. This policy is subject to change if our practices ever change; we will post any updates on our Etsy shop page.

Last updated: November 14, 2025