At Beach Gossip, your privacy matters. Whether you’re shopping in-store or browsing online, we want you to feel confident that your personal information is protected. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what your rights are.
**1. What Information We Collect**
When you interact with us, we may collect the following information:
* **Personal Information**: Your name, email address, shipping address, phone number, and payment details (processed securely via third-party payment processors).
* **Account Information**: If you create an account, we store your login details and order history.
* **Usage Data**: When you visit our website, we may collect data such as your IP address, browser type, device info, and browsing behavior via cookies and analytics tools.
**2. How We Use Your Information**
We use your information to:
* Process and fulfill your orders
* Send order updates and shipping confirmations
* Respond to customer service inquiries
* Share promotions, sales, and product launches (only if you’ve opted in)
* Improve our website and shopping experience
**3. How We Protect Your Information**
Your privacy and data security are a priority. We use industry-standard security measures such as SSL encryption, secure payment gateways, and access controls to keep your data safe.
**4. Sharing Your Information**
We **do not sell or rent your personal information** to third parties. We only share data with trusted partners who help us run our business—like payment processors, shipping services, and email marketing platforms. These partners are required to protect your information, too.
**5. Cookies & Tracking**
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your shopping experience, remember your preferences, and analyze how our website is used. You can control cookie settings in your browser at any time.
**6. Your Rights**
You have the right to:
* Access or update your personal information
* Request that we delete your data
* Unsubscribe from our marketing emails (just click the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email)
* Contact us about any privacy concerns
To make a privacy-related request, please contact us.
**7. Children’s Privacy**
Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
**8. Changes to This Policy**
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted here, with a revised “Effective Date” at the top. We encourage you to check back periodically.
**Questions?**
We’re here to help. Contact us with any questions about this Privacy Policy.