Privacy Policy
Last updated [DATE]
This policy explains what we collect, why, and what you can ask us to do about it. We keep as little as we can and we do not sell your information to anyone.
Who we are
[REGISTERED BUSINESS NAME] of [BUSINESS ADDRESS] operates afrocuratedboutique.com. For any privacy question, contact hello@afrocuratedboutique.com.
What we collect
- When you order: your name, email, shipping address, phone number and order contents. Payment card details are entered directly with our payment provider - they never reach our servers.
- When you contact us: your name, email and whatever you write to us.
- When you join our mailing list: your email address.
- When you ask to be told about a restock: your email address and the piece you asked about.
- If you create an account: your email and any name, phone or addresses you save.
- Automatically: basic technical and usage data such as pages viewed, approximate location and device type.
Why we collect it
To take and deliver your order, to answer your questions, to tell you about new pieces if you asked us to, to prevent fraud, to meet our tax and accounting obligations, and to understand how the shop is used so we can improve it.
Who we share it with
We share only what a supplier needs to do its job:
- Payment processing: [PAYMENT PROVIDER, e.g. Stripe]
- Database and file hosting: Supabase
- Website hosting: [HOSTING PROVIDER]
- Email delivery: [EMAIL PROVIDER]
- Shipping carriers, to deliver your parcel
- Analytics: [ANALYTICS PROVIDER, if used]
Some of these providers store data outside Canada, including in the United States, where different laws may apply. We do not sell or rent your personal information.
Cookies
We use a small number of cookies and similar storage to keep your shopping bag between pages and to keep you signed in if you have an account. [If analytics is enabled, say so here and explain how visitors can opt out.]
How long we keep it
Order records are kept for [X years] to meet Canadian tax and accounting requirements. Mailing list entries are kept until you unsubscribe. Contact messages are kept for [X] and then deleted.
Your rights
You can ask us to show you the personal information we hold about you, correct anything wrong, delete it where we are not required to keep it, or stop sending you marketing. Email hello@afrocuratedboutique.com and we will respond within 30 days.
Every marketing email includes an unsubscribe link, and unsubscribing is immediate.
Keeping it safe
Data is stored with reputable providers, protected in transit by encryption, and access is limited to the people who run the shop. No system is perfectly secure, but if a breach ever affected you we would tell you and the relevant authority as required.
Children
This shop is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from children under [13/16].
Changes
If this policy changes we will update the date at the top, and for significant changes we will say so on the site.