Privacy Policy
At Be Mini Couture, accessible via beminicouture.com, we are fully committed to safeguarding the privacy and personal data of our users. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, share, and protect personal data in accordance with applicable data protection law, including the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”).
1. Commitment to Privacy and Data Protection
Be Mini Couture values the trust you place in us and adheres to the highest standards of privacy and data protection. We believe your privacy is a fundamental right, and we strive to process personal information only to the extent necessary to provide and improve our services, communicate with users, and fulfill legal and contractual obligations.
2. Scope of Policy and Data Controller Role
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data collected or processed through your use of beminicouture.com and our related services. Be Mini Couture is the data controller for the purposes of GDPR and the primary business responsible for handling your personal information under CCPA. Any inquiries regarding this policy or your personal data should be directed to [email protected].
3. Categories of Data Processed
We may process the following categories of personal data:
a. Usage Data
Includes information such as IP addresses, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on each page, referring URLs, and similar data collected through cookies, log files, and tracking technologies.
b. Account Data
Includes your name, billing and shipping address, email address, phone number, and other identifiers provided during account registration or checkout.
c. Profile Data
Includes your shopping preferences, purchase history, on-site browsing behavior, and other customer-specific selections and feedback.
d. Communication Data
Includes records of your interactions with our support team, customer service requests, contact form submissions, email correspondence, and messages.
e. Technical Data
Includes device type, platform information, system configurations, language preferences, screen resolution, mobile network data, and other technical identifiers.
f. Transaction Data
Includes payment information (processed securely via third-party payment processors), delivery and shipping details, transaction amounts, and order history.
g. Preference Data
Includes your choices regarding marketing communications, product interests, consent records, and relevant newsletter preferences.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We rely on the following legal bases for processing your data, where applicable:
– Consent: For marketing communications and use of certain cookies.
– Contract: For processing orders, account management, and providing customer support.
– Legal Obligation: To comply with legal requirements, such as tax, fraud prevention, and recordkeeping.
– Legitimate Interests: To improve our services, conduct analytics, ensure website security, and manage customer relationships — provided such interests are not overridden by your fundamental rights and freedoms as a data subject.
5. Your Rights
You have the following rights under data protection laws:
– Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
– Right to Rectification: Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data, under certain conditions.
– Right to Restriction: Request restriction of processing where the accuracy or legality of data is contested.
– Right to Data Portability: Request transmission of your data either to you or to another organization in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
– Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. Requests will be responded to promptly and in accordance with applicable laws.
6. Security Measures
We implement a robust framework of industry-standard security controls, including:
– Data encryption in transit and at rest
– Multi-factor access control
– Regular data backups and system restoration protocols
– Restricted administrative access based on roles and responsibilities
– Employee training in privacy protection and data handling best practices
7. International Transfers
We may transfer personal data to service providers located in countries outside your own jurisdiction. These transfers are conducted in compliance with applicable data protection regulations and safeguarded by standard contractual clauses, adequacy decisions issued by the European Commission, or other approved legal mechanisms.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, including:
– Account Data: retained for as long as your account is active
– Transaction Data: retained for up to seven (7) years for tax and legal reporting obligations
– Communication and Support Data: retained for up to three (3) years for customer service history
– Marketing Data: retained until you withdraw your consent or unsubscribe
– Usage and Technical Data: retained for up to two (2) years for analytical purposes
9. Cookie Policy
beminicouture.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following purposes:
– Essential Cookies: Ensure the website loads properly and enables core functions such as navigation, checkout, and account login.
– Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and enhance usability.
– Performance and Analytics Cookies: Collect usage information to help us improve the website’s functionality and measure campaign effectiveness.
– Marketing Cookies: Personalize ads and product recommendations according to your interests and browsing behavior.
Third-party cookies may also be placed by partners, including analytics and advertising providers.
10. Cookie Management and Compliance with GDPR & CCPA
At your first visit to beminicouture.com, and any time thereafter, you can manage cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner. Under GDPR, users must actively consent to non-essential cookies. Under CCPA, California residents may opt out of the sale or sharing of their personal data via cookie-based mechanisms.
To manage your cookie preferences or withdraw consent, access the “Cookie Settings” link available on our website footer or email us at [email protected].
11. Protection of Children
beminicouture.com is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child without verified parental consent, we will take immediate steps to delete such data.
12. Policy Updates & Notifications
We may update or modify this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. We encourage you to periodically review this page. In cases of significant updates, we may notify you via email or through an on-site banner. Continued use of beminicouture.com after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal data, or wish to exercise any of your rights under applicable data privacy laws, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
We are committed to full compliance with applicable privacy legislation and to addressing any concerns you may have regarding the handling of your personal information.