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At Northlight Store, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our customers’ personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website decorates-shop.com or purchase our premium home decor products.
1. Information We Collect
To provide our design-conscious customers with exceptional service, we may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, shipping/billing address when you make purchases of our lighting fixtures, rugs, or decorative objects.
- Payment Information: Credit/debit card details (processed securely through our payment partners), PayPal email for transactions of our curated home decor collections.
- Account Information: Username, password (encrypted), and preferences for customers who create accounts to shop our seasonal collections.
- Browsing Information: Pages visited, products viewed (such as accent rugs or table lamps), time spent on site to enhance your shopping experience.
- Communication Data: Correspondence when you contact our customer service about our products like curtains or decorative mirrors.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to provide and improve our services for interior decorators and home design enthusiasts:
- Process transactions for our premium home decor items and provide order confirmations
- Deliver your purchased products (like lamps or tapestries) and provide customer support
- Personalize your experience by suggesting complementary decor pieces (such as pairing curtains with curtain rods)
- Improve our website functionality and product offerings based on browsing behavior
- Send promotional communications about new collections (with your consent)
- Prevent fraud and enhance security for purchases of high-value items like designer lighting
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We value your privacy and only share information when necessary:
- Service Providers: Trusted partners who assist with payment processing (Visa, MasterCard, PayPal), shipping, and marketing for our global clientele.
- Legal Compliance: When required by law regarding purchases of regulated items.
- Business Transfers: In case of merger or acquisition affecting our home decor business.
We never sell your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
4. International Data Transfers
As we serve customers worldwide (excluding some Asian and remote regions), your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence. We ensure all transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.
5. Data Storage and Security
We implement robust measures to protect your information:
- 256-bit SSL encryption for all transactions (as used during checkout for lighting fixtures or rugs)
- Regular security audits of our systems
- PCI-DSS compliance for payment processing
- Limited employee access to personal data
We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide services or as required by law.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have rights regarding your personal information:
- Access, correct, or request deletion of your account information
- Opt-out of marketing communications about our new decor collections
- Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
- Withdraw consent where previously given
- Lodge complaints with relevant data protection authorities
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience when shopping for home decor:
- Essential Cookies: For checkout functionality when purchasing items like throw pillows or ceiling lights
- Performance Cookies: To analyze how customers interact with our product pages
- Functional Cookies: To remember preferences like currency selection
- Advertising Cookies: To show relevant decor suggestions (with consent)
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our home decor products and services are not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices. The updated version will be posted on our website with a revised “Last Updated” date.
10. Contact Us
For privacy-related inquiries regarding your purchases of our decorative objects or other products:
Northlight Store1532 Fort Street, WILTON, US 58579
Email: [email protected]
