Privacy Policy
Your privacy is very important to us at Tracy Handmade Designs. We want you to feel completely secure knowing that your personal information is handled with care, security, and respect, whether you are shopping on our website or placing an order.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store,e and protect your information when you visit or interact with our website.
Information We Collect
When you visit or make a purchase through our website, we may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information You Provide:
- Full name
- Email address
- Shipping address
- Billing address
- Phone number (optional)
- Order details
- Any information you share via any contact form
Non-Personal Information Collected Automatically:
- Browser type
- Device type
- IP address
- Pages visited
- Time spent on site
- Referral source
- Cookies (see section below)
We collect this data to improve our website, services, and your overall experience.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To process and fulfill your orders
- To respond to your inquiries or customer service requests
- To send order updates and confirmations
- To personalize your shopping experience
- To improve our website functionality and design
- To send marketing emails (only if you opt in)
We do not sell or rent your information to third parties, ever.
How We Share Your Information
Your data may be shared only when necessary, and only to trusted third parties that support our operation, like:
- Payment processors (e.g., PayPal, Shopify Payments)
- Shipping and delivery services
- Website hosting and analytics service providers (e.g, Google Analytics)
- Email marketing service providers (if your subscriptions)
These partners are required to keep your data secure and use it only to provide their specific services.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your browser to remember your preferences and collect anonymous analytics.
We use cookies to:
- Understand how visitors use our website
- Save your shopping cart preferences.
- Deliver a smoother user experience.
You can always select to disable cookies in your browser settings, though it may affect certain site features.
Email Communications
We’ll only send you promotional emails if you opt in to receive them. If you change your mind, you can unsubscribe anytime using the link at the bottom of our emails.
We may still contact you regarding active orders or account-related issues, even if you’ve opted out of marketing messages.
Data Security
We respect your privacy. Tracy Handmade Designs utilizes SSL encryption and secure third-party platforms to process orders and protect your personal information.
No online platform is 100% secure, however. By using our site, you recognize the risks involved and agree to provide your information at your own discretion.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 13 years old. If you believe we have received information from a child, please contact us, and we will promptly delete it.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights under data protection laws, including the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request corrections to inaccurate data
- Request the deletion of your personal data
- Opt out of receiving marketing communications.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the form on our Contact Page.
Third-Party Links
Our site may include a few links to other sites, like payment processors or social media sites. We are not responsible for these sites’ privacy practices. Check their policies if you decide to interact with them.
Updates to This Policy
We may amend our Privacy Policy occasionally if there is a change in our business or legal obligations. Any amendments will be noted on this page with a new effective date. We recommend checking this page regularly.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please reach out via our Contact Page. We’re based in Oregon, and we’re always happy to assist you.
Thank you for trusting Tracy Handmade Designs. Your privacy means as much to us as the quality of the jewelry we make.
