Privacy policy

Effective Date: February 26, 2025

SECTION 1 - WHAT DO WE DO WITH YOUR INFORMATION?

When you purchase from She Sells Seashells, we collect personal information you provide, including your name, address, email address, and payment details, to process your order efficiently.

When you browse our store, we automatically receive your computer’s Internet Protocol (IP) address, which helps us understand browser behavior and improve your user experience.

Marketing & Advertising

With your permission, we may send you emails about our store, new products, exclusive offers, and other updates.

We also use customer data for advertising and remarketing purposes, including tracking website interactions via the Meta Pixel (Facebook Pixel), Google Analytics, and other advertising technologies. This enables us to serve you relevant ads across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Google.

SECTION 2 - CONSENT

How do you get my consent?

By providing your personal information for a transaction—such as verifying your payment, placing an order, arranging a delivery, or processing a return—you automatically consent to its collection and use for that specific purpose.

For marketing, retargeting, and advertising tracking, we will ask for your explicit consent or provide you with an option to opt out.

How do I withdraw my consent?

If you wish to stop receiving marketing communications or withdraw your consent for data collection, you can:

SECTION 3 - DISCLOSURE

We may share your personal data under the following circumstances:

  • Legal Compliance: If required by law or if you violate our Terms of Service.
  • Advertising & Analytics: With third-party partners such as Meta (Facebook & Instagram), Google, Shopify, and advertising platforms for marketing, retargeting, and ad tracking.

SECTION 4 - SHOPIFY

Our store is hosted on Shopify Inc., which provides the e-commerce platform allowing us to sell our products. Shopify stores your data securely in compliance with industry security standards.

Payment Processing

If you choose a direct payment method, Shopify stores your credit card data securely using PCI-DSS encryption. Your payment details are only stored as long as necessary to complete your purchase.

For more details, review Shopify’s Privacy Policy.

SECTION 5 - THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

We work with trusted third-party services to facilitate orders, payments, shipping, and marketing, including:

  • Meta (Facebook & Instagram) for advertising and tracking customer behavior via the Meta Pixel & Conversions API.
  • Google Analytics & Google Ads to measure website activity and marketing effectiveness.
  • Payment Providers (e.g., Shopify Payments, PayPal, Stripe) for secure transaction processing.
  • Shipping Carriers (e.g., Royal Mail, DHL) to deliver your orders.

Third-Party Data Usage

These providers collect and use your personal information only to the extent necessary for them to perform their services.

If you elect to proceed with a transaction that involves these services, your data may be subject to laws in different jurisdictions.

External Links

Our store may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies and recommend reviewing them separately.

SECTION 6 - SECURITY

We follow industry best practices to ensure your personal data is protected.

  • SSL encryption secures all online transactions.
  • Shopify stores your payment data encrypted using AES-256 encryption.
  • While we take strict security measures, no transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

SECTION 7 - COOKIES & TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

We use cookies and tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyse store traffic, and optimise marketing efforts.

Cookies We Use:

  • Session Cookies: Track your shopping experience.
  • Analytics Cookies: Used by Google Analytics & Facebook Pixel to measure performance.
  • Marketing Cookies: Help serve relevant ads on Facebook, Instagram, and Google Ads.

You can manage cookies via your browser settings or opt out via Network Advertising Initiative.

SECTION 8 - AGE OF CONSENT

By using this site, you confirm that you are:

  • At least the age of majority in your country of residence, OR
  • Have parental consent if under the age of majority.

SECTION 9 - CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will take effect immediately upon posting.

If we make major updates, we will notify you via email or a notice on our website.

If She Sells Seashells is acquired or merged with another company, your data may be transferred to ensure continued service.

SECTION 10 - QUESTIONS & CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any questions, or if you want to:
✔ Access, correct, amend, or delete your personal data
✔ Withdraw consent for data collection
✔ Register a privacy complaint

📧 Contact us at: hello@shesellseashells.com