Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 20 - April - 2025

At Bloom Bowtique, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you interact with our website, purchase our products, or engage with our brand.

By using our website or making a purchase, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information as outlined in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal information when you interact with Bloom Bowtique:

• Personal Information: When you make a purchase, sign up for our newsletter, or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, billing and shipping address, and payment details.
• Payment Information: Payments are processed securely via third-party payment providers (PayPal). We do not store your full credit card information on our site.
• Website Usage Data: We collect information about how you use our website, such as IP address, browser type, operating system, and the pages you visit. This helps us improve user experience and site performance.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Order Fulfillment: To process and fulfill your orders, including shipping and delivery.
• Customer Service: To respond to inquiries, provide support, and communicate with you about your orders.
• Marketing & Communication: To send you promotional emails, special offers, or newsletters if you have opted in. You can opt-out of these communications at any time.
• Improving Our Services: To analyze website traffic, improve the user experience, and personalize our content to better serve you.

3. How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction:

• Secure Transactions: Payment information is processed through secure third-party gateways (PayPal) that use encryption to safeguard your financial details.
• Data Encryption: We use industry-standard SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption to secure sensitive data transmitted via our website.
• Restricted Access: Only authorized personnel have access to your personal data for the purposes of order fulfillment and customer service.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with trusted third-party service providers for the following purposes:

• Shipping & Delivery: We may share your shipping information with carriers or delivery services to fulfill your orders (e.g., [Postal Service, DHL, FedEx]).
• Payment Processors: We share payment details with secure payment gateways (PayPal) to process your payments.
• Legal Compliance: If required by law or a legal process, we may disclose your personal information to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, or respond to lawful requests by public authorities.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect information about your visit. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings.
• Track your shopping cart and enhance the checkout process.
• Analyze website usage and improve site performance.

You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our site.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request corrections to any inaccuracies in your personal data.
• Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal information, subject to applicable legal restrictions.
• Opt-out of Marketing: You can opt-out of receiving marketing emails by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email we send, or by contacting us directly.

If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [your email address].

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by Bloom Bowtique. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before submitting any personal information.

8. Children’s Privacy

Bloom Bowtique does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from individuals under the age of 13. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete that information.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we update the policy, we will post the revised version on our website with an updated “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us:

Email: bloombowtiquenz@gmail.com

Instagram DM: @bloombowtiquenz

By using our website or purchasing from Bloom Bowtique, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy