Privacy Policy – ByChristmasShoppe.com

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1. Introduction
ByChristmasShoppe.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and make purchases from us.

2. Information We Collect
We collect several types of information from and about users of our website:

  • Personal identification information (name, email address, phone number, shipping address)
  • Payment information (processed through secure payment processors)
  • Technical information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
  • Usage information (pages visited, products viewed, time spent on site)
  • Communication data (customer service inquiries, feedback)

3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes:

  • Process and fulfill your orders
  • Manage your account and provide customer support
  • Communicate with you about orders, products, and promotions
  • Improve our website and customer experience
  • Prevent fraud and enhance security
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on:

  • Performance of a contract (order fulfillment)
  • Your consent (for marketing communications)
  • Legitimate interests (website improvement, security)
  • Legal requirements (tax and accounting obligations)

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information with:

  • Payment processing partners
  • Shipping and delivery companies
  • Marketing and analytics service providers
  • Legal authorities when required by law
  • Professional advisors (accountants, lawyers)

6. International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for these transfers.

7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
  • Deliver personalized content and advertisements
  • Improve website functionality and performance

10. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

11. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.

12. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

13. Your Choices
You can control how we use your information by:

  • Adjusting your browser cookie settings
  • Opting out of marketing communications
  • Updating your account preferences
  • Contacting us to exercise your rights

14. California Privacy Rights
California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information. Please see our separate California Privacy Notice for more information.

15. GDPR Compliance
For users in the European Economic Area, we process your data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

16. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The updated version will be posted on our website with a revised “Last Updated” date.

17. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us through the methods provided on our website.

18. Data Controller
The data controller for personal information processed through this website is the entity operating ByChristmasShoppe.com.

19. Complaint Resolution
If you have concerns about our data practices, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

20. Consent
By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

21. Marketing Communications
We will only send you marketing communications if you have opted in. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails or through your account settings.

22. Automated Decision Making
We do not use automated decision-making processes that significantly affect you without human intervention.

23. Data Breach Procedures
We have procedures in place to detect, report, and investigate personal data breaches in accordance with legal requirements.

24. Third-Party Data Processors
We use trusted third-party processors who are contractually obligated to protect your data and process it only according to our instructions.

25. Data Minimization
We only collect data that is adequate, relevant, and necessary for the purposes for which it is processed.