Privacy policy
Welcome to My Essentials.
We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose your information when you visit our website, make a purchase, or otherwise interact with our services (the “Services”).
My Essentials operates this store and website to provide you with a curated shopping experience. Our store is powered by Shopify, which enables us to offer these Services. If there is any conflict between our Terms of Service and this Privacy Policy, this Policy will govern how we collect, process, and share your personal information.
By using our Services, you confirm that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
Personal Information We Collect
“Personal information” means any information that can identify or be reasonably linked to you. It does not include anonymized or de-identified data.
Depending on your interactions with our Services, we may collect the following categories of personal information:
Contact Details: Name, billing/shipping address, email address, and phone number.
Payment Information: Credit/debit card details, payment method, and transaction history.
Account Information: Username, password, and account preferences.
Transaction Data: Items viewed, added to cart, purchased, returned, or exchanged.
Communications: Information you provide when you contact us or submit inquiries.
Device and Usage Information: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, and activity data related to how you use our website.
Sources of Personal Information
We collect personal information from the following sources:
Directly from you: when you make a purchase, create an account, or communicate with us.
Automatically: through cookies, analytics, and tracking technologies.
From our service providers: such as payment processors and shipping partners.
From partners or third parties: when permitted by law.
How We Use Your Information
We use personal information for legitimate business purposes, including to:
Provide and improve our Services: Process payments, fulfill orders, handle returns, and personalize your shopping experience.
Communicate with you: Send confirmations, respond to inquiries, and offer customer support.
Marketing and promotions: Send updates, offers, and advertisements relevant to your interests (you can opt out anytime).
Security and fraud prevention: Protect our website, detect and prevent fraudulent or malicious activity, and maintain a safe shopping environment.
Legal compliance: Fulfill obligations under applicable laws or respond to lawful requests.
How We Share Your Information
We may share your personal information in the following situations:
With Shopify: our e-commerce platform provider, to operate and improve our Services.
With trusted service providers: such as shipping carriers, payment processors, and IT support, who perform services on our behalf.
With business and marketing partners: for analytics and advertising (subject to your consent where required).
When required by law: such as in response to subpoenas or government requests.
In connection with business transactions: such as mergers, acquisitions, or transfers of assets.
Relationship with Shopify
Our store is hosted by Shopify Inc., which processes certain personal information on our behalf.
Shopify also collects data from your interactions across different Shopify-powered stores to improve its platform and services.
To learn how Shopify handles your personal information or to exercise your privacy rights with respect to Shopify, please review the Shopify Privacy Policy.
Third-Party Links
Our Services may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy or security practices. Please review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not intended for use by children under the age of majority in your jurisdiction. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us to request deletion.
Security and Data Retention
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, but no system is completely secure.
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on where you live, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access / Know – Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Delete – Request deletion of your personal information.
Correct – Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Data Portability – Request a copy of your data in a portable format.
Opt-Out – Request that we not share or use your data for targeted advertising.
Withdraw Consent – Withdraw consent to processing where applicable.
You can exercise these rights by contacting us using the details below. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
To learn more about your privacy rights or submit a data-related request related to Shopify’s processing, visit the Shopify Privacy Portal.
International Data Transfers
Your personal information may be transferred and stored outside your country, including in countries that may not offer the same data protection standards.
When transferring data from the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, we rely on approved transfer mechanisms such as the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the updated “Last updated” date.