Privacy Policy

Your Privacy Matters

At Gayle's Fashions, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit or make a purchase from shopgaylesfashions.com (the “Site”). By using our Site, you agree to the terms outlined below.

Personal Information We Collect

1. Device Information

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect information about your device, including:

  • Examples: Web browser, IP address, time zone, cookies installed on your device.
  • How We Collect:
    • Cookies: Small data files that include an anonymous unique identifier. Learn more about managing cookies at www.allaboutcookies.org.
    • Log Files: Track site activity, IP addresses, and browsing patterns.
    • Web Beacons, Tags, and Pixels: Record browsing behavior and interactions on the Site.

2. Order Information

When you make a purchase or attempt to make a purchase, we collect:

  • Name, billing address, shipping address, payment details (credit card numbers), email address, and phone number.

3. Why We Collect This Information

We collect personal information to:

  • Process and fulfill your orders.
  • Communicate with you about your purchases.
  • Screen for potential fraud or risks.
  • Improve your shopping experience through analytics and targeted advertising.

How We Use Your Personal Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

Order Fulfilment:
Processing payments, arranging shipping, and providing order confirmations.

Communication:
Sending updates, promotional offers (if you’ve opted in), and responses to inquiries.

Site Optimization:
Generating analytics about browsing habits and marketing campaign performance.

Fraud Detection:
Monitoring for potential risks using IP addresses and other device data.

Sharing Your Personal Information

We share your personal information with third-party services to enhance your shopping experience:

  • Shopify: Powers our online store. Learn more about their privacy practices here.
  • Google Analytics: Helps us analyze customer behaviour on the Site. Opt out here.
  • We may also share your information to comply with legal obligations or to protect our rights.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
  • Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate data.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (“right to be forgotten”).
  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at gaylesfashions@outlook.com

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. If you wish to have your information deleted, contact us at the email above.

Shipping Limitations

We currently ship orders within Canada and the United States only. We cannot process or ship orders to locations outside of North America.

Data Security

We use industry-standard encryption and secure payment gateways to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. The latest version will always be available on this page.

Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or to exercise your data rights, contact us at:

Gayle's Fashions
[Re: Privacy Compliance Officer]
5262 Argyle Street, Unit C
Port Alberni, BC V9Y5X3, Canada
Email: gaylesfashions@outlook.com