Privacy Policy - Formal Dresses Online

Effective Date: 25th September 2024

At FormalDresses.online (the “Website”), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our Website or make a purchase. By using this Website, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

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

1.1. Personal Information

When you make a purchase or register an account, we may collect the following information:

Name
Email Address
Phone Number
Shipping and Billing Address
Payment Information (e.g., credit card details)

1.2. Non-Personal Information

We may also collect non-personal data, such as:

IP Address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Referring website
Browsing behavior on the Website

1.3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. These technologies help us:

Remember your preferences and shopping cart
Analyze traffic and user interactions on the Website
Provide targeted advertising based on your interests

You can choose to disable cookies via your browser settings, but doing so may limit your ability to use certain features of the Website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect in the following ways:

To Process Orders: Including payment, shipping, and order confirmation.
To Communicate: To send you updates, promotional offers, and important notifications regarding your order or account.
To Improve Our Website: Analyzing user behavior helps us optimize our services, layout, and content.
For Marketing: We may use your information for personalized marketing, sending emails with promotions or new products, and displaying ads on third-party sites.

3. How We Share Your Information

We value your privacy and will not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

3.1. Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third parties who help us operate the Website, process transactions, and deliver products (e.g., payment processors, shipping companies). These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and may not use your information for other purposes.

3.2. Legal Obligations

We may disclose your information when required by law, such as in response to a subpoena, or when necessary to protect our rights, safety, and the property of FormalDresses.online, our users, or others.

3.3. Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our business, your personal information may be transferred to the new owner as part of the transaction.

4. How We Protect Your Information

We take data security seriously and have implemented industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:

SSL Encryption: To secure data transmission during purchases.
Secure Servers: For storing sensitive information.
Limited Access: Only authorized personnel have access to your personal information.

However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access and Update your personal information through your account.
Delete Your Account and associated personal data, subject to certain legal obligations.
Opt-Out of marketing communications by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email or adjusting your account settings.
Request Data: You may request details about the personal data we hold about you.

For any of these requests, please contact us at customerservices@formaldresses.online.

6. Retention of Information

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal, tax, or regulatory requirements. Once no longer needed, your data will be securely deleted or anonymised.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

8. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services. Please note that this Privacy Policy does not apply to those external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit through links on our Website.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. By continuing to use the Website after changes are made, you agree to the updated Privacy Policy.