BindingsStudio

Privacy Policy (BindingsEmbroidery)

This Privacy Policy describes how and when BindingsEmbroidery (“I,” “we,” “us”) collects, uses, and shares information when you purchase an item, contact us, or otherwise use our services through Etsy.com or related sites and services.

Information We Collect

To fulfill your order, we may collect certain information you provide to Etsy, including:

Your name

Email address

Shipping address

Payment information (processed by Etsy; we do not receive full payment card details)

Order details (items purchased, personalization details if any)

Messages you send us through Etsy

We may also receive limited information about your use of Etsy through Etsy’s platform tools (such as order status and communication history).

Why We Need Your Information and How We Use It

We rely on a few legal bases to collect and use your information:

To fulfill your order: process your purchase, ship your order, and provide customer support

To comply with legal obligations: taxes, recordkeeping, and other applicable laws

To improve our service: respond to questions, resolve issues, and maintain business operations

To prevent fraud and keep our shop secure

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We share your information only when necessary to provide our services, including:

Etsy: as needed to provide the platform and process your transaction

Shipping providers: to deliver your order (for example, USPS/UPS) using your shipping information

Service providers (if used): such as printing, packaging, bookkeeping, or cloud storage, solely to operate the business

Legal compliance: if required by law, court order, or to respond to legal requests

Business transfers: if we sell or merge the business, buyer information may be transferred as part of that transaction

We do not sell your personal information.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

Provide customer support

Maintain business records

Comply with legal and tax obligations

Typically, we keep order-related information for up to 7 years for tax and accounting purposes.

Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights related to your personal information, including the right to:

Access the personal information we have about you

Correct or update your information

Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal recordkeeping requirements)

To make a request, contact us through Etsy Messages.

Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Contact

For privacy questions or requests, contact us via Etsy Messages: BindingsEmbroidery.

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