Privacy policy
Privacy Policy of Christine Alcalay, INC.
This Privacy Notice was last updated on November 7, 2024.
This Privacy Notice describes the personal information **Christine Alcalay, INC.** (“Christine Alcalay,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) collects when you interact with us through our website or visit one of our stores (collectively, the “Services”), how we use this information, with whom we share it, and the choices you have in connection with this.
PRIVACY STATEMENT
SECTION 1 - WHAT DO WE DO WITH YOUR INFORMATION?
When you purchase something from our store, we collect personal information you provide, such as your name, address, and email address. Additionally, when you browse our store, we automatically receive your computer’s internet protocol (IP) address, which helps us learn about your browser and operating system.
Email Marketing (Mailchimp):We use Mailchimp to manage our email marketing campaigns. When you subscribe to our newsletter or other promotional communications, your information, including email address and name, will be transferred to Mailchimp. Mailchimp processes this data on our behalf to send newsletters, promotional materials, and other updates. By subscribing, you acknowledge this transfer and that your information will be handled according to Mailchimp’s [Privacy Policy](https://mailchimp.com/legal/). You may unsubscribe from our mailing list at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any of our emails.
SECTION 2 - CONSENT
How do you get my consent?
When you provide personal information to complete a transaction, verify your credit card, place an order, arrange for delivery, or return a purchase, we imply your consent to collect and use it for that purpose only. For secondary purposes, such as marketing, we will either ask for your express consent or provide an opportunity to say no.
How do I withdraw my consent?
You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us at
info@christinealcalay.com or mailing us at:
Christine Alcalay
316 5th Avenue Brooklyn NY 11215
SECTION 3 - DISCLOSURE
We may disclose your personal information if required by law or if you violate our Terms of Service.
SECTION 3 - DISCLOSURE
We may disclose your personal information if required by law or if you violate our Terms of Service.
No Sale of Personal Information
Christine Alcalay, INC. does not sell your personal information to third parties. We are committed to protecting your privacy and only share your information as outlined in this policy, for purposes such as processing orders, fulfilling services, or marketing with your consent. Any sharing of personal information is done solely with trusted service providers and only for the purposes of providing you with our Services.
SECTION 4 - INFORMATION COLLECTION AND USE
We collect personal information that identifies, relates to, describes, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, to you. This data is collected directly, automatically through your engagement with our website, or from third-party sources.
A. INFORMATION COLLECTED DIRECTLY FROM YOU
Purchases: We collect identifiers (name, email, address) and payment information (debit or credit card) when you make a purchase on our website. This information is used to process your order, payment, and delivery. If using ShopPay, you will be redirected to their terms and conditions.
Legal Basis: Performance of our contract with you, where EU or UK law applies.
Account Creation: When creating an account, we collect identifiers (name, email, date of birth, address), login information, and order history. This information is used to manage your account, communicate about orders, and send marketing communications.
Legal Basis: Performance of our contract with you, where EU or UK law applies.
In-Store Visits: When you visit our stores, we may collect sensory information (CCTV footage) to maintain security. If you make a purchase, we also collect identifiers (name, email) and payment information.
Marketing Subscriptions: If you subscribe to marketing emails, we collect identifiers (email address, date of birth) to send information and promotional discounts. Communications contain tracking technologies to analyze engagement. You can unsubscribe by clicking “UNSUBSCRIBE” at the bottom of the email.
Legal Basis: Consent, where EU or UK data protection law applies.
Employment Applications: When you apply for employment, we collect identifiers (name, email) and professional information (resume, cover letter, employment history). This information is used to manage applications and communicate with you.
Legal Basis: Compliance with the law.
Contacting Us: If you contact us through chat, email, or customer service, we collect relevant information (name, email, order details) to respond to inquiries and manage returns or refunds.
Legal Basis: Performance of a contract.
SECTION 5 - THIRD-PARTY ADVERTISING AND COOKIES
Online Advertising and Data Usage
We use information about your website visits and interactions to create data segments, allowing us to reach past visitors and provide relevant content and advertisements. This helps us to deliver more personalized messages that may interest you based on your previous engagement with our website.
Third-Party Vendor Advertising
Our advertising partners, including Google and other third-party vendors, may display our ads on sites across the Internet. These vendors use cookies, device identifiers, and similar technologies to serve ads based on past visits to our website or use of our app. For example, Google Marketing Platform’s pixels may be used to track and create audience segments to provide a more tailored advertising experience.
Opting Out of Targeted Advertising and Data Segments
To opt out of Google’s use of cookies or device identifiers, visit Google’s Ads Settings. You may also control your data preferences or opt out of interest-based advertising from other third-party vendors by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page or managing your device settings. If we use Google Marketing Platform’s pixels for our data segments, you can opt out by visiting the Google Marketing Platform opt-out page.
SECTION 6 - THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
Third-party providers we use will collect, use, and disclose your information to the extent necessary for the services they provide. Please review their privacy policies for more information.
If you proceed with a transaction involving a third-party provider, your information may be subject to laws of the provider’s jurisdiction. For instance, a Canada-U.S. transaction may subject your data to U.S. laws.
SECTION 7 - SECURITY
To protect your personal information, we use reasonable precautions and follow industry best practices to prevent unauthorized access, misuse, loss, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Credit card information is encrypted with SSL technology and stored with AES-256 encryption.
SECTION 8 - COOKIES
Below is a list of cookies we use:
_session_id: sessional, allows Shopify to store session information.
_shopify_visit: persistent for 30 minutes, used by Shopify’s stats tracker.
_shopify_uniq: expires at midnight, counts visits by a customer.
- cart: persistent for 2 weeks, stores cart contents.
- _secure_session_id: sessional.
- storefront_digest: indefinite, determines access.
SECTION 9 - AGE OF CONSENT
By using this site, you confirm you are at least the age of majority in your jurisdiction or that you are the age of majority and give consent for any minors to use this site.
YOUR RIGHTS AS A CALIFORNIA RESIDENT
The California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) grants California residents the following rights under the CCPA:
- Right to Access: Request access to personal information we have collected, used, disclosed, or sold about you, limited to twice within twelve months.
- Right to Deletion:Request deletion of personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
-Right to Opt Out of Sale/Sharing: Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information, including data sharing through third-party cookies.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: Exercise your rights without discriminatory treatment.
- Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
- Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Information: Limit use of sensitive personal information, including Social Security numbers, precise geolocation, and racial or ethnic origin.
To exercise these rights, submit a request via our cookie management platform or contact us with your name, zip code, and preferred contact method for verification.
YOUR RIGHTS AS A RESIDENT OF VIRGINIA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, UTAH, AND TEXAS
Residents of Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, and Texas have rights under their state privacy laws, which may include:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of personal information we have collected about you.
- Right to Correction: Request that we correct inaccuracies in your personal information, subject to verification.
- Right to Deletion: Request deletion of personal information, subject to legal exceptions.
- Right to Opt Out of Targeted Advertising and Sales: Opt out of data processing for targeted advertising or the sale of personal information.
- Right to Data Portability:Request your personal data in a portable format.
- Right to Appeal: If we decline to act on your request, you may appeal our decision.
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@christinealcalay.com and specify your state of residence so we can respond in compliance with applicable law.
YOUR RIGHTS AS A NEVADA RESIDENT
Nevada residents may request to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not currently sell personal information, but you can submit an opt-out request by contacting **info@christinealcalay.com** with "Opt-Out Request Under Nevada Law" in the subject line.
YOUR RIGHTS AS AN INDIVIDUAL IN THE EUROPEAN UNION
Under the GDPR, EU residents have the following rights:
- Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data.
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Right to Erasure: Request
deletion of personal data where it is no longer necessary.
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request restriction
of processing under certain conditions.
- Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests, including direct marketing.
- Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another entity.
- Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with the relevant Supervisory Authority.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@christinealcalay.com
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YOUR INFORMATION CHOICES
- Marketing Emails: Opt out by clicking “unsubscribe” in marketing emails.
- Marketing Text Messages: Opt out by replying “STOP” to any marketing text.
- Push Notifications: Disable via device settings.
- Cookies: Disable cookies through your browser settings or visit [About Cookies](https://www.aboutcookies.org/). You may need to renew preferences if you clear your cookies or switch devices.
For interest-based advertising opt-outs, visit the [Network Advertising Initiative](http://optout.networkadvertising.org/) or [Digital Advertising Alliance](https://www.aboutads.info/choices).
SECTION 10 - SHARING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
We may share your personal information in the following instances:
- Service Providers: To facilitate our services, including e-commerce, payment, marketing, cloud storage, and fulfillment.
- Advertising Providers: We may share personal identifiers (e.g., hashed email address) to generate lookalike audiences through platforms like Facebook or Google.
- Third Parties: When necessary to protect our legal interests, prevent fraud, comply with legal obligations, or in corporate transactions.
- With Your Consent: We may share your personal information for specific purposes with your permission.
SECTION 11 - CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We reserve the right to modify this policy at any time. Changes will take effect immediately upon posting. If material changes are made, we will notify you here.
QUESTIONS AND CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions, or to access, correct, amend, or delete your information, contact our Privacy Compliance Officer:
Christine Alcalay, INC.
Re: Privacy Compliance Officer
316 5th Avenue Brooklyn New York 11215
Email: info@christinealcalay.com