Privacy policy

Information We Collect

At AmaraThread, we collect the following types of personal information when you interact with our website:

• Personal Identification: Name, email address, phone number, shipping/billing address
• Payment Information: Credit card details (processed securely through our payment gateway), purchase history
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, cookies and usage data
• Preferences: Product interests, wish lists, and communication preferences

How We Use Your Information

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

• To process and fulfill your orders for our jewelry products
• To provide customer support and respond to inquiries
• To improve our website functionality and user experience
• To send marketing communications (only with your explicit consent)
• To prevent fraud and enhance security measures
• To comply with legal obligations under GDPR, CCPA and other applicable laws

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Payment processors, shipping carriers, and IT service providers under strict confidentiality agreements
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our legal rights
• Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Data Security and Retention

We implement robust security measures including:

• SSL encryption for all data transmissions
• Regular security audits and vulnerability testing
• Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this policy or as required by law.

Your Rights Under GDPR and CCPA

You have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal information
• Restrict or object to processing of your data
• Data portability (receive your data in a structured format)
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications
• Opt-out of sale of personal information (CCPA)
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at [email protected].

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

• Remember your preferences and shopping cart
• Analyze website traffic and performance
• Deliver targeted advertisements (with your consent)

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner.

International Data Transfers

As a global business, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence. We ensure all transfers comply with applicable data protection laws through:

• EU Standard Contractual Clauses
• Adequacy decisions where applicable
• Other approved transfer mechanisms

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without verifiable parental consent.

Policy Updates

We may update this policy periodically. Significant changes will be notified through our website or email. The last update was made on January 1, 2023.

Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions or requests, please contact: