Privacy Policy for The Cat Mechanic

Our Etsy shop is just one of several shops that we operate, and we may collect, use, and share information collected from this shop with our other shops for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. We have taken steps to ensure that all of our shops comply with data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and to ensure that all personal information is handled in a consistent and secure manner across all of our shops.

Information We Collect

• Contact information provided by Etsy, including name, email address, postal address, and phone number
• Information provided by the customer during transactions, such as payment information
• Data collected by Etsy analytics and cookies, including browser and device information, purchase history, and location data

Use of Information

• To fulfill orders and provide customer service
• To improve our shop and products
• To send marketing and promotional communications, with the customer's consent
• To comply with legal requirements, such as tax and accounting regulations

Data Storage and Retention

• Customer information is stored securely by Etsy on their servers.
• Information is retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy and to comply with legal requirements.

Data Sharing

• Customer information may be shared with third-party service providers, such as payment processors, for the purpose of fulfilling orders and providing customer service.
• Information will not be sold or rented to any third parties for any reason.

Customer Rights

• Customers have the right to request access to and deletion of their personal information.
• Customers have the right to object to the processing of their personal information for marketing purposes.

Changes to This Policy

• This policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in the law or our business practices.

Contact Us

• If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy policy, please contact us through Etsy messaging.

Effective Date: 02/07/2023.