PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: Apr-23-2026

Aravelle Skin Care ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website (the "Site") or make a purchase. We adhere to applicable data protection laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where relevant.

By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information to provide and improve our services. The types of information we may collect include:

Personal Identifiers: Name, email address, billing and shipping address, and phone number.
Payment Information: Credit/debit card details or other financial account information, which is processed securely by our third-party payment processors.
Device and Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, and pages visited. This is collected automatically via cookies and similar technologies.
Communications: Information you provide when you contact us, sign up for our newsletter, or respond to surveys/promotions.

Information We Do Not Collect: We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data such as racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, or biometric data for the purpose of unique identification.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following business and commercial purposes:

To Process Transactions: Fulfilling orders, processing payments, and managing shipping and returns.
Customer Support: Communicating about your orders, responding to inquiries, and providing assistance.
Marketing: Sending newsletters, promotions, and updates (only with your explicit consent, where required by law). You may unsubscribe at any time.
Site Improvement: Analyzing usage trends to improve our website's functionality and user experience.
Security and Fraud Prevention: Protecting our Site and customers from fraudulent or unauthorized activity.

3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We respect your privacy and do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with trusted third parties only as necessary to operate our business:

Service Providers: We share information with vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing (e.g., Shopify Payments, PayPal), shipping carriers, email marketing platforms, and website analytics.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena or similar legal process.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as a business asset.

CCPA Disclosure (Preceding 12 Months): We have disclosed the categories of personal information listed above to service providers and contractors for business purposes in the preceding 12 months.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies (like pixels) to enhance your browsing experience. These help us remember your preferences, understand how you interact with our Site, and deliver relevant advertisements.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more detailed information about the cookies we use, please see our Cookie Policy.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data. These can include:

Right to Access / Know: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Right to Correction: You can ask us to update or correct inaccurate information.
Right to Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
Right to Opt-Out: You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails. California residents may also have the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information, though we do not sell your data.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below. We will respond in accordance with applicable legal timeframes.

6. Data Retention and Security

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

8. International Data Transfers

If you are accessing our Site from outside [Insert Your Country], please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in a country where privacy laws may not be as comprehensive as those in your own country. By using our Site, you consent to this transfer.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. The "Effective Date" at the top of this page will be revised accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.