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:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Shipping and billing addresses

  • Phone number

  • Payment information (processed securely by our payment partners)

  • Order details

  • Messages or inquiries sent through our support channels

b. Information Collected Automatically

When you browse our store, we automatically receive:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • Cookies and tracking technologies

  • Pages visited and time spent on the site

  • Referring website or link

This helps us optimize our website and improve your experience.

c. Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from:

  • Payment processors

  • Advertising partners

  • Analytics providers

  • Social media platforms (if you interact with our content)


2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information for the following purposes:

  • To process and fulfill your orders

  • To communicate with you about orders, updates, and support requests

  • To send marketing emails (with your consent)

  • To verify payment information and prevent fraud

  • To improve website performance, design, and user experience

  • To personalize content and advertising

  • To analyze website usage and customer behavior

  • 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:

  • Payment processors

  • Fulfillment and shipping partners

  • Customer support platforms

  • Marketing and advertising platforms

  • Analytics and reporting tools

  • 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:

  • Enable essential website functions

  • Remember your preferences

  • Track site performance

  • Analyze traffic

  • Personalize your shopping experience

  • 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:

  • Google Ads

  • Facebook/Instagram Ads

  • TikTok Ads

  • 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:

  • Fulfill your order

  • Meet legal or tax obligations

  • Resolve disputes

  • Maintain business records

  • 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:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you

  • Correct or update your information

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Opt out of marketing communications

  • Request a copy of your data

  • 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