Privacy Policy

AFFINĒ Atelier ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, affineatelier.com (the "Site"), make a purchase, or otherwise interact with our services.

By using this Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

We collect personal and non-personal information that you provide to us directly, automatically through your device, or via third-party integrations.

A. Information You Provide

When you engage with AFFINĒ Atelier, we may collect:

• Contact information: name, email address, phone number, and shipping/billing addresses
• Payment information: credit card or other payment details (processed securely by Stripe, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Amazon Pay — we do not store payment data)
• Order information: purchase history, preferences, and communications related to your orders
• Communications: when you email us or subscribe to our newsletter

B. Information Automatically Collected

When you browse our Site, we may automatically collect:

• Device information: IP address, browser type, operating system
• Usage data: pages viewed, time spent on the Site, referring URLs
• Cookies and tracking technologies: small data files used to improve site functionality, analyze performance, and personalize your experience

You can adjust your cookie settings through your browser preferences at any time.

We use your information to:

• Process and fulfill your orders
• Communicate with you regarding purchases, inquiries, or support
• Send marketing communications only if you have opted in
• Improve our website, products, and customer experience
• Comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud

You may withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link or contacting us directly.

We only share your personal information when necessary to operate our business or comply with the law.

We may share information with:

• Service providers (such as shipping carriers, payment processors, and fulfillment partners)
• Shopify, our ecommerce platform, which securely hosts our store
• Analytics and marketing partners (such as Google Analytics or Meta Pixel) to understand performance and improve advertising
• Legal authorities, when required by law, subpoena, or investigation

We never sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, including legal, accounting, or tax obligations.

You may request deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting hello@affineatelier.com, subject to applicable legal requirements.

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: update inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: request deletion of your personal data
• Restriction: limit how we use your information
• Portability: request your data in a structured format
• Opt-Out: unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time

If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, your rights are governed by the GDPR.

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

Connecticut residents may also have rights under the Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA), including the right to access, correct, or delete personal data, subject to applicable law.

AFFINĒ Atelier uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Enable site functionality and shopping cart features
• Remember user preferences
• Analyze traffic and performance
• Provide relevant content and advertising

By using our Site, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features of the Site may not function properly as a result.

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal data. While no online system is completely secure, we use industry-standard security measures and trusted providers such as Shopify and Stripe to minimize risk.

In the event of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will notify affected users and relevant authorities as required by applicable law.

Our Site is not directed toward individuals under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a child has provided personal data, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

If you access our Site from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S., where privacy laws may differ. By using the Site, you consent to this transfer.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

📩 hello@affineatelier.com