Privacy policy

This Privacy Policy describes how personal information is collected, used, stored and shared by clairebridal.shop (“we”, “us”, “our”), operating the website https://clairebridal.shop. Our physical business address is 3411 Courtyard Cir, Farmers Branch, TX 75234, United States. Our online retail store sells wedding gowns, prom dresses, bridesmaid gowns, evening dresses and other formal‑occasion apparel. This policy applies to all website visitors, account holders and purchasing customers. By accessing, browsing or placing orders on our website, you consent to our data‑handling practices described in this document. This policy addresses requirements under United States state privacy laws including CCPA/CPRA and applies for international visitors subject to GDPR obligations.

Personal Information We Collect

We collect information you actively submit and automatically‑gathered technical data while you browse our online formal‑wear store.

Information You Voluntarily Provide

Personal data is collected when you create a customer account, complete checkout, submit contact‑form enquiries, send support emails, subscribe to newsletters or reach out via phone at +1 352‑645‑6011. This information includes: ‑ Full name, billing address, shipping address, email address and phone number ‑ Order records and purchase history for wedding gowns, prom dresses, bridesmaid dresses and evening formal wear ‑ Content of support messages, return requests, sizing questions and custom‑gown related feedback sent to info@clairebridal.shop ‑ Any additional personal details you provide for returns, exchanges or custom‑order enquiries

We do not store full credit‑card or complete payment credentials. All payment transactions are securely processed by independent third‑party payment service providers.

Automatically‑Collected Device & Browsing Information

When you visit https://clairebridal.shop, we automatically collect technical browsing‑related data including IP‑address, browser type, operating system, time zone, referring websites, visited product pages, click‑stream behaviour and session duration. This information is captured through server log‑files, cookies and comparable tracking technologies.

Cookies: Cookies are small text‑files saved onto your device. Session‑based cookies maintain your shopping cart contents for formal‑dress purchases. Persistent cookies remember your preferences for future site visits. You can adjust your browser settings to reject non‑essential cookies; disabling cookies may reduce certain website functions. General educational information on cookies can be reviewed at www.allaboutcookies.org.

How We Use Your Personal Information

Your personal data is used for the following legitimate business purposes:

  1. To process, fulfil and deliver your orders of wedding gowns, prom dresses, bridesmaid gowns and other formal apparel; generate order confirmations, payment receipts and shipping‑status notifications.
  2. To respond to customer‑service enquiries, manage return‑refund workflows, resolve complaints and provide sizing or fabric‑related support via info@clairebridal.shop.
  3. To maintain website security, detect fraudulent transactions and stabilise the technical operation of our online store.
  4. To send marketing newsletters, promotional offers and new‑arrival announcements for formal‑wear apparel only after you have given explicit opt‑in consent. Every marketing email includes a functional unsubscribe link.
  5. To analyse website‑usage patterns, evaluate customer preferences and improve our formal‑wear product assortment and overall shopping experience.
  6. To comply with applicable legal obligations including accounting, tax‑keeping and regulatory requirements in the United States and for international customers.

Sharing of Personal Information

We will never sell, rent or trade your personal data to unrelated third‑party marketing organisations. Personal information may only be disclosed to trusted service providers acting as data processors on our behalf: ‑ Shopify: Our e‑commerce platform provider hosting our online store, managing checkout workflows and storing order records. ‑ Payment Service Providers: Authorised third‑party gateways that securely process customer payment transactions. ‑ Logistics & Shipping Partners: Carriers receiving your delivery address for dispatching ordered formal gowns and dresses. ‑ Email Service Providers: Tools used for transactional order notifications and consented marketing communications. ‑ Analytics Providers: Services generating anonymised statistics for website optimisation and performance improvement.

All external service providers are bound by data‑processing agreements and may process your personal data solely for tasks commissioned by us. We may release personal information if legally compelled by valid court orders or official authority requests, or to protect our legal rights and legitimate business interests.

Data Security

We implement suitable administrative, organisational and technical security safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction. Please note that no internet transmission or electronic‑storage system can guarantee absolute security. If you suspect a data‑security incident related to our website, please notify us immediately via info@clairebridal.shop.

Data Retention Period

Personal data will only be retained as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which data was collected: ‑ Order‑related records are kept to satisfy accounting, tax and commercial legal obligations for the legally required retention period. ‑ Customer‑support correspondence is stored to resolve your enquiries and securely archived afterwards. ‑ Marketing‑related contact information is kept until you submit an unsubscribe opt‑out request. ‑ When data is no longer required, personal records will be securely erased or anonymised.

Your Privacy Rights

Rights for California Residents (CCPA / CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you hold rights including the right to know personal data we collect, right to correct inaccurate information, right to request deletion of your personal data, right to opt‑out of sharing for cross‑context behavioural advertising. We do not sell your personal information. To exercise these rights submit a written request to info@clairebridal.shop. We may verify your identity before processing your application.

Rights for International Visitors (GDPR for EEA/UK Residents)

If you reside within the European Economic Area or United Kingdom you hold data subject rights: right of access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability and right to object to certain processing activities. You may submit requests via info@clairebridal.shop and retain the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

Marketing Opt‑Out

If you receive marketing emails, you can opt‑out either by clicking the unsubscribe link included within marketing messages or sending an opt‑out email to info@clairebridal.shop.

Children’s Privacy

Our website and formal‑wear apparel products are intended for adult customers. We do not knowingly collect personally‑identifiable information from children under 13 years old. Should you believe we have obtained personal data from minors without parental consent, please contact us immediately, and we will delete such information from our systems.

Third‑Party Website Links

Our website may contain hyperlinks directing you to external third‑party sites. We exercise no influence over external‑site content, privacy standards or commercial practices. We strongly recommend reviewing the privacy policy of every third‑party site you visit after leaving https://clairebridal.shop.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

clairebridal.shop reserves the right to revise this Privacy Policy at any time. Updated provisions take effect immediately upon publication on https://clairebridal.shop. Continued use of our website after publication of modifications constitutes acceptance of revised terms. We advise periodic review of this page.

Privacy‑Related Contact

If you have any questions, concerns or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our personal‑data‑handling practices: Email: info@clairebridal.shop Phone: +1 352‑645‑6011 Mailing Address: 3411 Courtyard Cir, Farmers Branch, TX 75234, United States