General:
This Privacy Policy explains how and when I collect, use, and share your information when you purchase an item, contact me, or otherwise interact with my services via Etsy.com or its affiliated platforms. Please note that this policy does not cover the practices of third parties, including Etsy itself or any third-party services accessed through Etsy, which I do not control or own.
Information I Collect:
To complete your order, I require certain details, which Etsy provides to me upon your authorization. These details include your name, email address, shipping address, payment information, and the specifics of the product you are purchasing.
Why I Need Your Information and How I Use It:
I collect, use, and share your personal information based on several legal grounds, as outlined below:
To Provide My Services: I use your information to fulfill your order, resolve any disputes, and offer customer support.
With Your Consent: If you provide explicit consent (which can be revoked at any time), such as when you subscribe to my newsletter or mailing list, I may use your information for those purposes.
To Comply with Legal Obligations: I may use and retain your information when necessary to meet legal requirements, such as keeping records for tax purposes or complying with a court order.
For Legitimate Interests: I process your data to support my legitimate business interests, provided these are not overridden by your rights and interests. These interests include:
Improving my services to enhance your experience.
Complying with the Etsy Seller Policy and Etsy Terms of Use, which govern my business activities on Etsy.
Information Sharing and Disclosure:
I understand the importance of protecting your personal information. I share your data only under limited and specific circumstances, as described below:
Etsy: I share your information with Etsy when necessary to provide my services and comply with both the Etsy Seller Policy and Etsy Terms of Use.
Service Providers: I may work with trusted third-party providers, such as shipping companies, to help run my shop. I will share your personal information with these partners only to the extent necessary for them to fulfill their roles.
Business Transfers: In the event of a business sale, merger, or restructuring, your information may be part of the transaction, but only to the extent allowed by law.
Compliance with Legal Obligations: I may use, retain, or share your information if required by law or in good faith to:
Respond to legal requests or government inquiries.
Enforce my agreements, terms, and policies.
Address fraud, security, or technical issues.
Protect the rights, property, and safety of my customers or others.