PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: February 4, 2025

1. Introduction

At Garment Sketches your privacy is important to us, and this Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website, www.garmentsketches.com

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: When you make a purchase, contact us, or sign up for an account, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, billing address, and payment details.
Non-Personal Information: We collect data such as browser type, IP address, device information, and browsing activity through cookies and analytics tools.
Payment Information: Payments are processed securely through third-party providers (e.g., PayPal, Stripe) and we do not store credit card details.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

To process orders and transactions
To communicate with you regarding your orders, inquiries, or support requests
To improve our Website, services, and user experience
To send marketing communications (only with your consent)
To comply with legal obligations

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share your information with:

Service Providers: Payment processors, shipping partners, and analytics providers to facilitate our services.
Legal Authorities: When required to comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.
Business Transfers: In case of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze site traffic, and improve our services. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognize your preferences and improve site functionality.

Essential Cookies: Necessary for the operation of the Website (e.g., authentication, security, shopping cart functionality).
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand user interactions with the Website to improve performance.
Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver personalized ads and track marketing effectiveness.
Third-Party Cookies: Some cookies may be set by external service providers such as Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or advertising networks.

Managing Cookies: You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. For non-essential cookies, we provide a Cookie Consent Banner allowing you to opt in or out of tracking technologies in compliance with GDPR regulations. For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss.

7. Your Rights (GDPR Compliance)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

The right to access, correct, or delete your personal data.
The right to withdraw consent for non-essential cookies and marketing communications.
The right to request a copy of the data we hold about you.
The right to restrict or object to data processing.
The right to data portability.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@garmentsketches.com.

8. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, and we encourage you to review their policies.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

info@garmentsketches.com