StitchedAtTheHipShop

PRIVACY POLICY
This Privacy Policy describes how Stitched at the Hip collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you purchase an item from our Etsy shop, contact us, or otherwise use our services through Etsy.
Information We Collect
To fulfill your order, Etsy provides us with certain information that you authorize Etsy to share, including:
• Name
• Email address
• Postal address
• Payment information
• Details of the products you purchase
You may also choose to provide additional personal information if you contact us directly regarding an order or custom request.
Why We Need Your Information and How We Use It
We rely on several legal bases to collect, use, and share your information, including:
• To fulfill your order, provide customer service, and resolve disputes
• When you have provided your consent, which you may revoke at any time
• To comply with legal obligations, including tax and record-keeping requirements
• As necessary for our legitimate interests, such as improving our services and maintaining our business, provided those interests do not override your rights
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We share your information only when necessary and in limited circumstances:
• Etsy – We share information with Etsy as necessary to provide our services and comply with Etsy's Seller Policies and Terms of Use
• Service Providers – We may use trusted third parties, such as shipping carriers, to deliver your order. Information is shared only as necessary to complete these services
• Legal Requirements – We may collect, use, retain, and share your information if required to comply with applicable laws, legal processes, or government requests
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal and regulatory obligations. We generally retain order and transaction records for up to seven years for tax and accounting purposes.
Transfers of Personal Information Outside the EU
If you reside outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States and other jurisdictions. We rely on Etsy's data transfer mechanisms and other legally recognized safeguards where applicable.
Your Rights
If you reside in certain jurisdictions, including the European Union, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:
• The right to access the personal information we hold about you
• The right to request correction, restriction, or deletion of your personal information
• The right to object to certain processing activities
• The right to data portability where applicable
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.
How to Contact Us
For purposes of EU data protection law, Patricia Presutto and Rebecca Chapin, owners of Stitched at the Hip LLC, is the data controller of your personal information.
You may contact us through Etsy Messages or at:
Email: Stitchedatthehip@yahoo.com
Shop Name: StitchedAtTheHipShop
Payment Information
Etsy processes payments securely on our behalf. We do not receive or store your full payment card information. Please refer to Etsy's Privacy Policy for more information about how payment data is handled.