1. Introduction
Self Made Bride sells digital Canva templates through our shop on Etsy.com ("Etsy"). This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we receive as a seller through Etsy, what we collect through our own website and Pinterest, how we use that information, and your rights regarding it.
We sell exclusively through Etsy and do not operate our own separate checkout or account system. We do maintain a website at [www.selfmadebride.com] (the "Site"), which uses cookies and tracking technologies, including a Pinterest tag. Etsy's own Privacy Policy (available at etsy.com/legal/privacy) and Pinterest's own Privacy Policy (available at policy.pinterest.com/privacy-policy) govern how those platforms collect and process your data; this policy covers only what we do with information from Etsy, our Site, and Pinterest.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Order Information From Etsy
Because our products are sold and delivered digitally through Etsy, the order information we receive about you is limited. It may include:
Your name (as provided to Etsy)
Email address
Order details (which template(s) you purchased, order value, order date)
The content of any messages you send us through Etsy Conversations
General transaction and payment status (e.g., "paid," "refunded")
Your general location (e.g., country), where Etsy provides this for tax purposes
We do not receive or need a shipping address, since all products are delivered as digital downloads. We do not receive your Etsy account password, browsing history on Etsy, or your full payment card details — payments are processed directly by Etsy Payments, and applicable sales tax on digital goods is generally collected and remitted by Etsy itself.
2.2 Customization Information
If you purchase a customization service (e.g., having a template personalized with your names, wedding date, colors, or other details), we also collect the specific information you provide for that purpose, typically sent to us through Etsy Conversations or a listing's "personalization" field. This may include:
Names (e.g., of the couple)
Wedding date and/or event details
Text, wording, or other content you want included on the template
Color, font, or style preferences
This information is used solely to create your customized file and is not used for any other purpose.
2.3 Information From Our Website and Pinterest
When you visit our Site, we (and Pinterest, on our behalf) may collect information through cookies and similar tracking technologies, including:
IP address and approximate location
Browser and device type
Pages viewed, links clicked, and time spent on the Site
Referring pages (e.g., how you arrived at our Site, including from Pinterest)
We use the Pinterest tag on our Site, which allows Pinterest to collect data about your visit for purposes such as measuring the performance of our Pinterest content/ads and showing you more relevant Pinterest ads. Pinterest may use cookies and similar technologies to do this, and may combine this data with other information it has independently collected about you.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information described above to:
Fulfill your order and ensure you can access your digital template file(s)
Create your customized file according to the details you provide, if you purchase a customization service
Communicate with you about your order (e.g., confirmations, delivery issues, file troubleshooting, or customization requests)
Respond to questions or customer service requests sent via Etsy Conversations
Comply with legal, tax, and accounting obligations (e.g., retaining order records)
Prevent fraud (e.g., unauthorized redistribution of digital files) and resolve disputes
Understand how visitors use our Site and measure the performance of our Pinterest content, using cookies and the Pinterest tag
We do not use your information for email marketing or add it to any mailing list without your separate, explicit consent, and we do not sell your personal information to third parties.
4. How We Share Your Information
Because our products are digital and delivered through Etsy directly, we generally have no need to share your order information with outside parties. Limited exceptions include:
Tax and accounting service providers — to meet legal and financial reporting obligations
Legal authorities — where required by law, subpoena, or valid legal process
Pinterest — through the Pinterest tag on our Site, as described in Section 2.3 and Section 8 below
We do not share your information with third parties for their own marketing purposes, other than Pinterest's use of Site visit data as described above.
5. Data Retention
We retain order and customization-related personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the order, respond to any support requests, and comply with tax and accounting requirements — generally consistent with Etsy's own retention practices for seller records. After that period, we take reasonable steps to delete or de-identify the information.
6. Your Rights
Because Etsy is the platform through which most of your data is originally collected, many privacy controls — such as updating your account details, downloading your data, or managing ad preferences — are managed directly through your Etsy account settings. Pinterest ad preferences are similarly managed through your Pinterest account.
For information we hold as the seller and Site owner specifically, you may contact us to:
Ask what order or customization information we have on file for you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your information, subject to our legal recordkeeping obligations (e.g., tax law)
Ask us not to use your information for anything beyond fulfilling your order
To make a request, contact us at [PRIVACY CONTACT EMAIL].
California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
Pinterest's use of Site visit data via the Pinterest tag for advertising purposes may be considered a "sale" or "sharing" of personal information under California law. You may opt out by adjusting your Pinterest ad settings or through the tools listed in Section 8. Aside from this, we do not sell or share your personal information. You may still request access to or deletion of the information we hold, subject to legal exceptions.
EEA/UK Residents (GDPR)
We process your order and customization information on the basis of contract performance (fulfilling your digital purchase) and legal obligation (tax/accounting records). We use cookies and the Pinterest tag on our Site on the basis of your consent, which you can manage via our cookie banner or browser settings. You have the right to access, correct, or request erasure of your data, and to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information we receive, including restricting access to what's needed to fulfill your order and support you, and we do not store payment card data (which stays within Etsy's systems). However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
8. Cookies and Pinterest Advertising Choices
Our Site uses cookies and the Pinterest tag as described in Section 2.3. You can manage or block cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect Site functionality.
You can control how Pinterest uses your data for advertising by adjusting your ad settings directly in your Pinterest account, or by opting out of interest-based advertising generally through the Digital Advertising Alliance or Network Advertising Initiative.
Do Not Track: We currently do not respond to "Do Not Track" browser signals.
9. Digital File Use
Templates purchased from our shop are for personal or the licensed use described in the listing only. Please refer to the individual listing for specific usage rights and restrictions; this is a separate matter from your privacy rights and is covered in our shop's Terms of Use, not this Privacy Policy.
10. Children's Privacy
Our shop and Site are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us
