Privacy Policy for anikiclothing.com
1. Introduction
At anikiclothing.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we are dedicated to respecting the privacy and security of our users and customers. Your trust is important to us, and we are committed to maintaining the confidentiality of the personal data you share with us, in full compliance with applicable data privacy laws including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you interact with our website and services.
2. Scope of Policy and Data Controller Role
This Privacy Policy applies to all users and visitors (“you”) of anikiclothing.com and covers how we handle personal data obtained through interactions with our website, services, customer support, and communications. For purposes of applicable data protection laws, anikiclothing.com is the Data Controller responsible for the collection and processing of your personal data. As Data Controller, we determine the purposes and means of data processing in accordance with regulatory requirements.
3. Categories of Data Processed
We collect and process various categories of personal data depending on your interactions with our website and services:
a. Usage Data
We collect information about how you use our website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referral URLs, pages viewed, session duration, and clickstream data for diagnostic and analytical purposes.
b. Account Data
When you create an account or make a purchase, we collect your full name, billing and shipping addresses, email address, and telephone number.
c. Profile Data
We collect data relating to your preferences, shopping behavior, and purchase history, including favorites, wishlists, product browsing behavior, and size or fit preferences.
d. Communication Data
Records of your communications with us, including customer support tickets, inquiries, and contact form submissions, are stored to assist with issue resolution and service improvements.
e. Technical Data
Device information such as mobile device identifiers, language settings, browser configurations, time zone settings, and operating system information may be collected for performance optimization and fraud prevention.
f. Transaction Data
We collect data necessary to process payments and deliver products, including order history, payment method (excluding full financial card information), shipping tracking details, and return activity.
g. Preference Data
Information you provide in the form of marketing preferences, such as opting into newsletters, sale alerts, or abandoned cart notifications, as well as declared product interests, is collected to customize your experience.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
Under GDPR and related global privacy frameworks, we rely on the following lawful grounds to process your personal data:
– Contractual Necessity: To fulfill obligations related to your purchases and account use.
– Legitimate Interests: For fraud prevention, analytics, business improvements, and customer support, consistent with your rights and freedoms.
– Consent: For sending marketing communications and using certain cookies. You may withdraw consent at any time.
– Legal Obligation: Where regulatory compliance requires the processing or sharing of specific data.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction and the applicable privacy law (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), you have a series of rights regarding your personal data:
– Right of Access – You may request access to your personal data held by us.
– Right of Rectification – You have the right to correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
– Right to Erasure – You may request deletion of your personal data where permissible.
– Right to Restriction – You may request limitation on the processing of your data under certain conditions.
– Right to Data Portability – Where applicable, you may request your data in a structured format to transfer to another service provider.
– Right to Object – You may object to certain types of processing, including marketing.
– Right to Non-Discrimination – Under CCPA, California residents will not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising their data rights.
To exercise any of the above rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.
6. Security Measures
We implement robust administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal data. This includes:
– Encryption of sensitive data during transmission and storage.
– Role-based access controls and authentication systems to restrict employee access.
– Regular system backups and business continuity measures.
– Ongoing staff privacy and security awareness training.
Although no system can guarantee absolute security, we are committed to protecting your data through industry best practices and continuous improvement of our safeguards.
7. International Transfers
Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence, including jurisdictions that may not offer the same level of data protection. Where applicable, we implement approved Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent legal mechanisms to ensure an appropriate level of data protection in compliance with GDPR and other regional requirements.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including the provision of services, compliance with legal obligations, and the resolution of disputes. Retention periods vary by data category:
– Account and Transaction Data: Up to 7 years to comply with financial recordkeeping laws.
– Communication and Support Data: Retained for up to 3 years following last contact.
– Marketing Preferences and Profile Data: Retained until consent is withdrawn or account is closed.
– Technical and Usage Data: Typically retained for up to 12 months for analytics.
9. Cookie Policy
anikiclothing.com uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your online experience. Cookies may be stored on your device during website visits and serve various purposes:
– Essential Cookies: Enable core site functions like login, cart retention, and secure checkout.
– Functional Cookies: Remember user preferences and improve user interface features.
– Analytics Cookies: Collect data about usage patterns to inform site performance and content relevance.
– Performance Cookies: Support testing, loading speeds, and interactive features.
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
We comply with GDPR and CCPA requirements regarding cookie disclosure and consent. Upon visiting anikiclothing.com, you may manage your cookie preferences via our cookie banner or settings panel—which allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
You may also adjust your browser settings to refuse or remove cookies entirely. Please note, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of our site.
11. Children’s Data Protection
anikiclothing.com does not knowingly collect or process personal data of children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data without your consent, please contact us immediately at [email protected], and we will take appropriate steps to delete such data.
12. Policy Updates and User Notification
We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy in response to legal, technical, or business developments. In the event of material changes, we will make reasonable efforts to notify users via prominent notices on the website or by email (where applicable) to ensure continued transparency.
13. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your rights under this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://anikiclothing.com
We are committed to ensuring full compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable privacy regulations. Your privacy and trust are at the core of our values, and we welcome your feedback and inquiries related to data protection.