St. Mel School E-Commerce Store Privacy Policy
At St. Mel School E-Commerce Store, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and make purchases.
By using our store, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our site.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you visit or interact with our website:
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Personal Information: Name, email address, shipping address, phone number, and payment information when you make a purchase.
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Account Information: If you create an account, we store your username, password, and purchase history.
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Device Information: Information such as your IP address, browser type, and operating system through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
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Communication Data: Information from your inquiries, emails, or other communications with us.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
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Order Fulfillment: To process and ship your orders, send order confirmations, and provide updates.
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Customer Support: To respond to your questions or concerns.
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Marketing and Promotions: To send you promotional materials or updates about new products, special offers, and school-related events (with your consent).
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Website Improvement: To analyze website traffic, monitor user experience, and enhance our services.
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Compliance and Security: To prevent fraud, comply with legal obligations, and ensure the security of our store.
How We Protect Your Information
We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. This includes:
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Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for online transactions.
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Limited access to personal information, restricted to authorized personnel.
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Regular monitoring and updates to security practices.
Despite our efforts, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. Please protect your login credentials and notify us immediately if you believe your account has been compromised.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share your information in the following situations:
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Service Providers: With third-party vendors to process payments, manage shipping, and operate our website.
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Legal Requirements: When necessary to comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.
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School Support: As proceeds benefit St. Mel School, certain purchase details may be shared with school representatives for reporting purposes.
Your Choices and Rights
You have control over your personal information. You can:
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Update or Delete Your Account: Log into your account to modify or delete your information.
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Opt-Out of Communications: Unsubscribe from promotional emails using the link provided in the emails.
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Request Access or Deletion: Contact us to request a copy of your data or request its deletion, subject to legal obligations.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies help us understand website usage, personalize content, and provide targeted advertisements. You can adjust your browser settings to manage or block cookies.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please read the privacy policies of those websites before sharing your information.
Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13. If we discover that we have collected information from a child, we will delete it immediately.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Please review it periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:
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Email: support@stmelstore.com
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Phone: (555) 123-4567
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Address: St. Mel School, 123 School St., City, State, ZIP
Thank you for supporting St. Mel School!