Privacy Policy
At VieHandCraft, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, when we share it, and the choices you have.
By using our website, placing an order, or contacting us, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
A. Information you provide directly
When you place an order, contact us, subscribe to our emails, or submit customization details, we may collect:
- name
- email address
- phone number
- billing address
- shipping address
- order details
- personalization details you submit
- photos, text, audio, or other content you upload for custom products
- customer support messages and attachments
B. Payment information
When you make a purchase, your payment is processed securely through our payment providers. We do not store your full credit card number on our servers.
C. Information collected automatically
When you browse our site, we may automatically collect certain information, such as:
- IP address
- browser type
- device type
- time zone
- pages viewed
- products viewed
- referring website
- search terms
- interactions with our website, emails, or ads
This information may be collected through cookies, pixels, log files, tags, and similar technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- process and fulfill your orders
- create and personalize your products
- send order confirmations, shipping updates, and service messages
- respond to your questions and support requests
- detect fraud, abuse, or suspicious activity
- improve our website, products, and customer experience
- personalize content, promotions, and advertising
- comply with legal obligations
3. Custom Product Content
Because many of our products are personalized, you may provide photos, names, dates, messages, song details, or other custom content.
We use this information only to:
- create your requested product
- communicate with you about your order
- provide support if there is an issue with your order
Please do not upload content you do not have the right to use.
4. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- keep the website functioning properly
- remember your preferences
- understand how visitors use our site
- measure the performance of marketing campaigns
- improve advertising relevance
You can usually control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect how the website functions.
5. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information for money.
We may share your information with trusted service providers that help us operate our business, such as:
- Shopify, which powers our online store
- payment processors, to securely process payments
- shipping and logistics providers, to deliver your order
- Klaviyo, for email and marketing communications
- Zendesk or similar customer support tools
- analytics and advertising partners, such as Google, to understand traffic and improve marketing performance
We may also share information:
- when required by law
- to respond to lawful requests from authorities
- to protect our rights, customers, or business
- in connection with a business transfer, merger, or sale
6. Analytics and Advertising
We may use analytics and advertising tools, including Google Analytics, to understand how visitors use our website and how our ads perform. These tools may collect information about your browsing behavior on our site and across other websites.
We may also use remarketing or targeted advertising to show you relevant ads based on your interactions with our site.
You can manage ad personalization through your browser settings or through tools provided by platforms like Google and other advertising networks.
7. Email and Marketing Communications
If you sign up for our emails or make a purchase, we may send you:
- order-related emails
- customer service messages
- promotional emails and offers
You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the email. Even if you unsubscribe from marketing messages, we may still send service-related emails about your orders.
8. Data Retention
We keep personal information only as long as necessary to:
- fulfill orders
- provide support
- maintain business records
- comply with legal, tax, accounting, and dispute-resolution requirements
If you request deletion of your personal information, we may retain certain information where required or permitted by law.
9. Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
- request access to the personal information we hold about you
- request correction of inaccurate information
- request deletion of your personal information
- object to or restrict certain processing
- opt out of certain marketing or targeted advertising activities
To make a privacy request, please contact us using the information below.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will review and delete it where appropriate.
11. International Data Transfers
Depending on your location, your information may be processed in countries other than your own, including by our service providers. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.
When we work with service providers, we take reasonable steps to ensure your information is handled securely and appropriately.
12. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to help protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
13. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our business, legal requirements, or the services we use. Any updates will be posted on this page with the revised “Last updated” date.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:
Email: Nicky@VieHandCraft.com