Privacy Policy
Overview
At Araujo Shades, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your data when you visit or shop at araujoshades.com.
Information We Collect
When you visit our site, browse products, or make a purchase, we may collect the following:
- Order & Contact Information: name, email address, phone number, billing and shipping address
- Payment Information: processed securely through our payment provider ([Stripe/PayPal/WooCommerce Payments]) — we do not store your full credit card details on our servers
- Account Information: if you create an account, we store your order history and saved details to make future checkouts faster
- Browsing Information: pages visited, products viewed, and general site activity, collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process and fulfill your orders, including shipping and returns
- Communicate with you about your order status, shipping updates, and customer support
- Improve our website, products, and shopping experience
- Send occasional marketing emails or promotions, if you’ve opted in — you can unsubscribe at any time
- Detect and prevent fraud or unauthorized transactions
Cookies
Our site uses cookies to keep items in your shopping cart as you browse, remember your login if you have an account, and understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some site features (like your cart) may not work properly without them.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We only share your data with trusted third parties when necessary to run our business, including:
- Payment processors (e.g. Stripe, PayPal) to securely process transactions
- Shipping and fulfillment partners (e.g. CJ Dropshipping, shipping carriers) to deliver your order
- Analytics and marketing tools (e.g. Google Analytics, Meta Pixel) to understand site performance and improve advertising, if enabled
These partners are only given the information necessary to perform their specific service and are not permitted to use your data for any other purpose.
Data Retention
We retain order and transaction information for as long as necessary to fulfill orders, handle returns, and comply with tax and accounting obligations. If you have an account, you can view, update, or request deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data, subject to legal or administrative retention requirements
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email].
Children's Privacy
Our site is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact us at [email].