Privacy Policy
Last Updated: July 14, 2025
Store Name: Kakuzen Studio
This Privacy Policy describes how and when I collect, use, and share information when you purchase an item from my Etsy shop, contact me, or otherwise use my services through Etsy.com or its related sites and services.
This 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 Etsy’s Privacy Policy to learn more about their privacy practices.
1. Information I Collect
To fulfill your order, you must provide me with certain information (which you authorized Etsy to provide), such as:
Your name
Email address
Postal address
Payment information (processed securely by Etsy; I do not have access to full payment details)
The details of the product you’re ordering
Any notes or personalization requests you send with your order
2. Why I Need Your Information and How I Use It
I rely on several legal bases to collect, use, and share your information, including:
To fulfill your order and provide customer support
When you have provided your affirmative consent, which you may revoke at any time
To comply with legal obligations, such as retaining information for tax purposes
To comply with Etsy’s Seller Policy and Terms of Use
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
I respect your privacy. 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 you my services and comply with Etsy policies.
Service providers: I engage delivery companies to perform functions and provide services to my shop, such as shipping. I will share your personal information with these third parties, but only to the extent necessary.
Legal compliance: I may collect, use, retain, and share your information if required by law, such as to respond to legal process or government requests.
I will never sell, rent, or misuse your information.
4. Data Retention
I retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to provide you with my services and to comply with my legal and regulatory obligations.
Typically, I retain data related to orders for at least 5 years for tax and legal purposes.
After this period, the data will be securely deleted or anonymized.
5. Your Rights (GDPR & Other Laws)
If you reside in certain territories, including the EU or Türkiye, you have rights in relation to your personal information. These include:
The right to access and receive a copy of the personal information I hold about you
The right to request corrections to your information
The right to request the deletion of your information
The right to object to or restrict how I use your information
The right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the details below.
6. Cookies
This Etsy shop uses Etsy’s platform, which may place cookies or similar technologies on your device to improve your shopping experience. I do not control these cookies directly. For more information, please refer to Etsy’s Cookie Policy.
7. Contact Information
For any questions or concerns about your data, please feel free to contact me:
Store Owner: Kaan Özen
Email: kakuzenstudio@gmail.com
Shop URL: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KakuzenStudio
