Privacy policy.
Stitched By Amara Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 15, 2025
Introduction At Stitched By Amara, we value your privacy and are committed to being transparent about how we handle your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your data when you visit our website (www.stitchedbyamara.com), purchase our handcrafted fashion pieces, or interact with our services. Our mission to empower individuals through trendy, timelessly classy designs that celebrate individuality and inspire self-love includes providing a secure and trustworthy online experience. For questions, please contact us at support@stitchedbyamara.com.
Information We Collect We collect the following types of information to provide and improve our services:
Personal Information: Your name, email address, phone number, billing and shipping address, and payment details (such as credit card information) when you create an account, make a purchase, or contact us.
Usage Data: Details about how you use our website, such as pages visited, items viewed, and time spent, collected through cookies and analytics tools.
Device Information: Your IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers to ensure the site works well and remains secure.
Preferences: Style preferences, size selections, or survey responses you share to personalize your shopping experience.
How We Use Your Information We use your information for these purposes:
Order Processing: To process and fulfill your orders, including shipping, returns, and customer support.
Personalization: To offer tailored product recommendations, promotions, and content based on your preferences and browsing history.
Communication: To send order confirmations, shipping updates, promotional emails (with your permission), or respond to your inquiries.
Analytics: To understand how our site is used and improve its functionality, design, and user experience.
Security: To detect and prevent fraud, unauthorized access, or other illegal activities.
Sharing Your Information We share your information only in these cases:
Service Providers: With trusted partners, such as payment processors (e.g., Stripe) or shipping companies (e.g., UPS), to complete orders, payments, and deliveries. These partners are required to protect your data.
Analytics Partners: With tools like Google Analytics to analyze site performance, using anonymized or aggregated data when possible.
Legal Requirements: When required by law, such as responding to court orders, subpoenas, or regulatory requests.
Business Transfers: If Stitched By Amara is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale, your data may be transferred with appropriate protections. We do not sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Data Protection We use industry-standard measures to keep your data safe, including:
Encryption of sensitive information (like payment details) with SSL/TLS technology.
Secure storage with limited access to your personal data.
Regular security audits and updates to protect against vulnerabilities. While we take strong measures to protect your data, no online system is completely secure, and users share information at their own risk.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience:
Essential Cookies: Support core site functions, like keeping items in your cart or maintaining your login.
Performance Cookies: Track site usage to enhance performance and design.
Targeting Cookies: Show personalized ads based on your interests. You can manage cookie preferences through our cookie banner or your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some site features.
Your Rights Depending on where you live, you may have these rights:
Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
Correction: Fix inaccurate or incomplete information.
Deletion: Ask us to delete your data, subject to legal requirements.
Objection: Opt out of certain uses, like marketing emails.
Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format. To exercise these rights, email support@stitchedbyamara.com. We will respond within 30 days (or as required by law, e.g., 45 days under CCPA). California residents can request a “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” option, though we do not sell data.
Data Retention We keep your personal information only as long as needed for the purposes listed, such as fulfilling orders or meeting legal requirements (e.g., tax records). For example, order data is retained for 7 years for accounting purposes. Inactive account data may be deleted after 2 years of inactivity, unless you request otherwise.
International Data Transfers If you use our site from outside the U.S., your data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S., where our servers are located. For EU users, we comply with GDPR using Standard Contractual Clauses to ensure proper protection. By using our site, you agree to these transfers.
Children’s Privacy Stitched By Amara is not designed for users under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16. If we discover such data has been collected, we will delete it immediately. Please contact us if you believe a child’s data was collected.
Third-Party Links Our website may include links to third-party sites (e.g., social media or affiliate partners). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before sharing information.
Updates to This Policy We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal, operational, or business changes. Updates will be posted on our website with a new effective date. Significant changes will be shared via email or site notification. By continuing to use our site after updates, you accept the changes.
Contact Us For questions, concerns, or to exercise your rights, please contact:
Email: support@stitchedbyamara.com
Form: www.stitchedbyamara.com/contact
Response Time: Within 48 hours for general inquiries; 30 days for data requests.