Effective Date: April 8, 2025
Website: https://faberaccessories.com
Owner: Anna Faber — Handmade Floral Accessories

At Faber Accessories, your privacy is not just important — it’s a priority. This Privacy Policy outlines in detail how we collect, use, process, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, make a purchase, or otherwise engage with our brand online.

By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. WHO WE ARE
Faber Accessories is a small, independent handmade floral accessory studio, specializing in delicate, handcrafted crowns and accessories for weddings, photoshoots, and special events. We sell globally, primarily to customers in the US, EU, UK, Canada, and Australia.

2. WHAT INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We collect the following types of data:

2.1 Information You Provide
When you interact with our site — placing an order, contacting us, or subscribing to our newsletter — you may provide:

• Full name
• Email address
• Shipping and billing address
• Phone number (optional)
• Order notes or preferences
• Payment information (handled securely via Stripe, PayPal, or your selected provider)

We do not store your full payment card information.

2.2 Information
We Automatically CollectWhen browsing our site:

• IP address and geolocation
• Browser type and device info
• Pages visited, time spent, and actions taken
• Referring URL

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to:

• Remember your preferences (e.g., wishlist, cart)
• Enable website functionality
• Analyze visitor behavior (e.g., via Google Analytics)
• Improve performance and product offerings

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some site features may not work as expected.

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use the collected information to:

• Fulfill and ship your orders
• Send order confirmations and shipping updates
• Respond to inquiries and customer support requests
• Maintain internal records and analytics
• Comply with legal obligations
• Improve our website, content, and user experience
• Send optional marketing and promotional emails (only with consent)

We do not use your data for profiling, automated decision-making, or resale.

4. LEGAL BASES FOR PROCESSING (GDPR COMPLIANCE)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we rely on the following legal bases to process your personal data:

• Contractual necessity: To process your order or deliver services.
• Consent: For email marketing or cookies (where applicable).
• Legal obligation: To comply with tax, accounting, or legal requests.
• Legitimate interest: To analyze and improve our services or prevent fraud.

5. SHARING AND DISCLOSURE
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
However, we may share it with third parties that help us operate our business:

• Payment processors: Stripe, PayPal
• Shipping and logistics services: Local and international carriers
• Analytics platforms: Google Analytics, Meta Pixel (if used)
• Email platforms: Mailchimp or other providers for newsletter services

Each provider has its own privacy and data protection practices.
We may also disclose information if legally required or to enforce our Terms of Service.

6. DATA STORAGE AND SECURITY
All data is stored securely via cloud platforms protected by encryption and firewall technologies. Access is limited to authorized personnel only.
We take all reasonable steps to protect your data from:

• Loss or theft
• Unauthorized access or disclosure
• Destruction or alteration

No online system is 100% secure, but we follow industry standards to safeguard your information.

• 7. YOUR RIGHTS
• 7.1 Under GDPR (for EU/EEA Residents):Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of incorrect data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict or object to processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to withdraw consent at any time

• 7.2 Under CCPA (for California Residents):
• Right to know what personal information we collect
• Right to request deletion of your information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal data (we do not sell data)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us at faberaccessories@gmail.com

8. RETENTION PERIOD
We retain customer information:

• For active orders: until fulfilled and for 5 years (for tax/legal compliance)
• For marketing consent: until unsubscribed
• For analytics: anonymized and stored indefinitely

You may request deletion at any time.

9. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS.
If you are accessing our website from outside this region, please note your data may be processed and stored on servers in different jurisdictions, including the US or EU.
We comply with standard contractual clauses where required by law for international transfers.

10. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 13 (or 16 under GDPR). If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

11. THIRD-PARTY LINKS
Our site may link to third-party platforms (e.g., Instagram, Pinterest, Etsy). We are not responsible for their privacy policies. Please review them individually before engaging.

12. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may revise this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect:

• Legal or regulatory updates
• Changes in our business operations
• Improvements in our privacy practices

We will update the “Effective Date” accordingly. Continued use of our website indicates your acceptance of any updates.

13. CONTACT US
If you have questions, feedback, or requests regarding your personal data or this Privacy Policy, please reach out to:
Faber Accessories

Email: faberaccessories@gmail.com
Website: https://faberaccessories.com