Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy
Effective Date: [Insert Date]

At The Curated Carat, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit or make a purchase from [www.thecuratedcarat.com] (the “Site”).

1. Information We Collect

When you use our Site, we may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information You Provide:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Billing and shipping address

  • Payment information (processed securely via Shopify and third-party payment providers)

  • Order history

Automatically Collected Information:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Time zone and location

  • Pages you view and how you interact with our Site

  • Device information

  • Cookies and tracking technologies (see our Cookie Policy)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process and fulfill orders

  • Communicate with you about your order or account

  • Provide customer support

  • Improve and optimize our Site

  • Send marketing emails (only with your consent)

  • Prevent fraud and ensure the security of our Site

We do not sell your personal data.

3. Sharing Your Information

We only share your information with trusted third parties necessary to operate our business and fulfill your orders, including:

  • Shopify (our eCommerce platform)

  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, Shop Pay)

  • Shipping carriers (e.g., UPS, FedEx)

  • Marketing tools (e.g., email newsletter platforms, analytics tools)

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Marketing Communications

You can opt-in to receive marketing emails and promotions from us. If you change your mind, you can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of our emails or by contacting us directly.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill your orders and maintain our legal obligations. You may request that we delete your information at any time, subject to any legal retention requirements.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under data protection laws, including:

  • Access to your personal data

  • Correction of inaccurate information

  • Deletion of your data

  • Objecting to or restricting certain data uses

  • Data portability

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@thecuratedcarat.com.

7. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information using encryption, secure hosting, and industry-standard safeguards. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

8. Third-Party Services

Our Site may link to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing personal information.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. The updated version will always be posted here with a revised “Effective Date.”

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, contact us at:

📧 Email: hello@thecuratedcarat.com
🌐 Website: [www.thecuratedcarat.com]