Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 26, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Bride To Be ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website https://bridetobe.shop (the "Site") or make a purchase from our online store.

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

1. Information We Collect

a) Personal Information

When you place an order, create an account, or contact us, we may collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Shipping and billing address
  • Phone number
  • Payment details (processed securely by our payment providers — we do not store full credit card numbers)
  • Order history and preferences

b) Automatically Collected Data

When you browse the Site, we automatically receive:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Time zone setting
  • Operating system
  • Pages viewed, links clicked, and time spent on the Site
  • Device information (e.g., mobile vs. desktop)

This data is collected via cookies, log files, and tracking technologies (see Section 3).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process and fulfill orders
  • Communicate with you (order confirmations, shipping updates, customer support)
  • Prevent fraud and improve security
  • Personalize your shopping experience
  • Send marketing emails (only if you have opted in)
  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Keep you logged in
  • Remember items in your cart
  • Analyze site traffic (via Google Analytics)
  • Deliver targeted ads (via Meta Pixel, Google Ads, etc.)

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect site functionality (e.g., cart retention).

4. Sharing Your Information

We share your data only when necessary:

  • With service providers: Payment processors (e.g., Shopify Payments, Stripe), shipping carriers (e.g., DHL, FedEx), and email platforms (e.g., Klaviyo) — all under strict confidentiality agreements.
  • For legal compliance: If required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
  • In business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred as part of the transaction.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary:

  • To fulfill orders and provide customer support
  • To comply with tax, accounting, or legal requirements (typically up to 7 years)
  • Until you request deletion (subject to legal exceptions)

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location (e.g., EU, UK, California), you may have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data
  • Object to or restrict processing
  • Withdraw consent (e.g., for marketing emails)
  • Request data portability

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@bridetobe.shop . We respond within 30 days.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it promptly.

8. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including SSL encryption and secure Shopify infrastructure. However, no online transmission is 100% secure.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., Instagram, Pinterest). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before interacting.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The revised version will be posted here with a new "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

📧 Email: hello@bridetobe.shop
📍 Address: [Insert your business address if required by law — e.g., for GDPR]