PRIVACY POLICY
Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how After Dark Fashion Studio (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website, make a purchase, or interact with our services. By using this website, you agree to the practices described below.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you provide directly to us, information collected automatically, and information obtained from third parties.
a. Information You Provide
When you interact with our site, we may collect:
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Name
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Email address
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Shipping and billing addresses
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Phone number
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Payment information (processed securely by our payment partners)
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Order details
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Messages or inquiries sent through our support channels
b. Information Collected Automatically
When you browse our store, we automatically receive:
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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Device information
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Cookies and tracking technologies
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Pages visited and time spent on the site
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Referring website or link
This helps us optimize our website and improve your experience.
c. Information from Third Parties
We may receive information from:
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Payment processors
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Advertising partners
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Analytics providers
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Social media platforms (if you interact with our content)
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information for the following purposes:
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To process and fulfill your orders
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To communicate with you about orders, updates, and support requests
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To send marketing emails (with your consent)
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To verify payment information and prevent fraud
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To improve website performance, design, and user experience
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To personalize content and advertising
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To analyze website usage and customer behavior
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To comply with legal obligations
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information.
However, we may share your information with trusted service providers who help us operate our business, including:
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Payment processors
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Fulfillment and shipping partners
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Customer support platforms
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Marketing and advertising platforms
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Analytics and reporting tools
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Website hosting providers
These third parties are only permitted to use your information to perform services on our behalf.
We may also share information if required to comply with legal obligations, enforce our policies, or protect our rights.
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
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Enable essential website functions
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Remember your preferences
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Track site performance
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Analyze traffic
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Personalize your shopping experience
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Deliver relevant ads
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may impact certain website features.
5. Behavioral Advertising
We may use collected data to show you personalized advertisements on our website or through third-party platforms such as:
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Google Ads
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Facebook/Instagram Ads
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TikTok Ads
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Pinterest Ads
These platforms may use cookies or tracking pixels to measure performance and improve relevance.
You can opt out of targeted advertising through the settings of each platform or your browser.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to:
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Fulfill your order
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Meet legal or tax obligations
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Resolve disputes
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Maintain business records
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Improve customer experience
You may request deletion of your information unless we are legally required to retain it.
7. Security
We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal information.
While no digital system is completely immune to threats, we follow industry best practices to safeguard your data, including encrypted connections and secure payment processing.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
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Access the personal information we hold about you
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Correct or update your information
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Request deletion of your data
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Opt out of marketing communications
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Request a copy of your data
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Restrict certain types of data processing
To exercise these rights, contact us at:
support@afterdarkapparel.com
9. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10. International Visitors
If you access our website from outside the United States, be aware that your information may be transferred, stored, and processed in a country with different data protection laws.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Changes take effect immediately when posted on this page.
Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:
afterdarkappst@gmail.com