Privacy Policy for Fete Minimal

Effective Date: October 20, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Fete Minimal ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information obtained from users ("you" or "your") who visit our website (https://feteminimal.com), purchase our products, or interact with our services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. We comply with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), to ensure your information is handled responsibly.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide, improve, and secure our services, process orders, and communicate with you. The information we gather falls into the following categories:

1.1 Personal Identifiable Information (PII)

This is information that can identify you directly, which we collect when you take specific actions:

• Account & Order Information: When you create an account, place an order, or subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your full name, email address, phone number, shipping address, and billing address.
• Payment Information: To process payments, we collect payment method details (e.g., credit card number, expiry date) through our third-party payment processors (e.g., PayPal, Stripe). We do not store full credit card numbers—this data is encrypted and managed exclusively by our payment partners, who adhere to industry security standards (e.g., PCI DSS).
• Communication Data: If you contact our customer support (via email, chat, or contact form), we collect your message content, contact details, and any additional information you provide to resolve your inquiry.

1.2 Non-Personal Information

This is data that cannot identify you individually, collected automatically as you use our website:

• Usage Data: We track how you interact with our site, including pages visited, time spent on each page, links clicked, search queries, and device information (e.g., device type, operating system, browser version, screen resolution).
• Log Data: Our servers automatically record log information, such as your IP address, date/time of access, and the URL of the website that directed you to our site.
• Location Data: With your consent (e.g., if you enable location services on your device), we may collect approximate geographic location (e.g., city or region) to optimize shipping options or localize content (e.g., currency, shipping times).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for legitimate business purposes, all of which align with your expectations as a customer:

2.1 Fulfill Orders & Provide Services

• Process and ship your orders (e.g., share your shipping address with our logistics partners to deliver products).
• Send order updates (e.g., confirmation emails, shipping notifications, delivery confirmations) to keep you informed about your purchase.
• Manage your account (e.g., update you on account activity, store your preferences for future purchases).

2.2 Improve User Experience

• Analyze usage data to identify trends, fix website errors, and optimize site performance (e.g., improving page load times or simplifying the checkout process).
• Personalize your experience (e.g., recommend products based on your browsing history or past orders, remember your shipping address for future purchases).

2.3 Communicate With You

• Respond to your customer support requests, questions, or feedback.
• Send promotional communications (e.g., newsletters, discount alerts, new product announcements) if you have opted in to receive them. You can unsubscribe from these emails at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link in the email or contacting us directly.
• Share important updates (e.g., changes to our terms of service, privacy policy, or service disruptions) that affect your use of our website.

2.4 Ensure Security & Compliance

• Detect and prevent fraud, unauthorized access, or other malicious activities (e.g., verifying payment details to avoid fraudulent orders).
• Comply with legal obligations (e.g., responding to court orders, tax requirements, or regulatory inquiries).

3. Who We Share Your Information With

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. We only share your data with trusted partners who assist us in operating our business, and these partners are contractually required to protect your information:

3.1 Service Providers

• Payment Processors: Companies like PayPal or Stripe handle payment transactions and process your payment details (as noted in Section 1.1, we do not store full payment data).
• Logistics Partners: Shipping carriers (e.g., USPS, UPS, DHL) receive your shipping address to deliver your orders.
• Website & Analytics Tools: Third-party tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Shopify) help us track website usage, improve performance, and analyze customer behavior. These tools may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies.
• Email Service Providers: Platforms like Mailchimp send order updates and promotional emails on our behalf (only if you have opted in to marketing communications).

3.2 Legal & Regulatory Authorities

We may disclose your information if required by law (e.g., to comply with a subpoena, court order, or government request) or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others (e.g., investigating fraud or responding to a security breach).

3.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or other business transaction involving Fete Minimal, your personal information may be transferred to the new owner. We will notify you of any such transfer and ensure the new owner adheres to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

4. Your Rights Regarding Your Information

Under applicable data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

4.1 Access & Correction

You can request access to the personal information we hold about you (e.g., a copy of your order history or account details) or ask to correct any inaccurate or incomplete data. To do this, log into your account or contact our customer support.

4.2 Deletion ("Right to Be Forgotten")

You can request that we delete your personal information, provided we are not required by law to retain it (e.g., for tax or order fulfillment records). We will confirm the deletion once completed, unless legal obligations prevent us from doing so.

4.3 Withdraw Consent

If you previously consented to certain data uses (e.g., marketing emails, location tracking), you can withdraw your consent at any time. For example:

• Unsubscribe from marketing emails using the link in the email.
• Disable location services on your device to stop location data collection.

4.4 Data Portability

You can request a copy of your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format (e.g., CSV file) to transfer to another service provider (e.g., if you switch to a different online store).

4.5 Opt-Out of Marketing

You can opt out of receiving non-essential communications (e.g., promotional emails) at any time. This will not affect order-related communications (e.g., shipping updates), which are necessary to fulfill your purchase.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details in Section 9. We will respond to your request within 30 days (or within the timeframe required by applicable law).

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption: We use Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption to protect data transmitted between your device and our website (look for the "https://" and padlock icon in your browser).
• Access Controls: Only authorized Fete Minimal employees (e.g., customer support, order processing teams) have access to your personal information, and they are required to keep it confidential.
• Third-Party Security: Our service providers (e.g., payment processors, shipping carriers) are required to maintain industry-standard security measures to protect your data.
• Regular Audits: We conduct periodic security reviews and updates to our systems to address emerging threats.

Please note: No method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we take steps to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You can help protect your data by using strong passwords, not sharing your account credentials, and logging out of your account when using public devices.

6. Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use cookies (small text files stored on your device) and similar technologies (e.g., web beacons, pixels) to enhance your website experience. Cookies serve the following purposes:

6.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Necessary Cookies: Required for the website to function (e.g., remembering your cart items, enabling login). You cannot disable these cookies without impacting site functionality.
• Analytics Cookies: Track website usage to improve performance (e.g., Google Analytics cookies that measure page views). These cookies do not identify you personally.
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences (e.g., language, currency, shipping address) to personalize your experience.
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver targeted advertisements (e.g., showing you Fete Minimal products on social media) if you have interacted with our site.

6.2 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies (check your browser’s help menu for instructions).
• Blocking all cookies may prevent certain features of our website from working (e.g., adding items to your cart, logging into your account).

We also use a cookie consent banner on our homepage—you can adjust your cookie preferences at any time by revisiting the banner or contacting us.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will delete the information immediately. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, contact us using the details in Section 9.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our business practices, legal requirements, or technology. When we make changes:

• We will revise the "Effective Date" at the top of this page.
• We will notify you of material changes (e.g., changes to how we collect or share your information) via email (if you have an account) or a prominent notice on our website.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

9. How to Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:

• Email: kkshi356782@gmail.com

We will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible and work to resolve any issues to your satisfaction.