Privacy Policy for Salty Girl Coastal

Effective Date: July, 15, 2025

At Salty Girl Coastal (https://saltygirlcoastal.com), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit or make a purchase through our site.

1. Who We Are

Salty Girl Coastal is a U.S.-based online boutique specializing in coastal lifestyle apparel, accessories, and beach-ready gear. Our website address is: https://saltygirlcoastal.com.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information You Provide:

    • Name, billing/shipping address, email, phone number, and payment details when you place an order.

    • Account registration information (username, password, profile data).

    • Information you provide through forms, comments, or customer service communications.

  • Automatically Collected Data:

    • Device and browser information.

    • IP address and general location.

    • Usage data (pages visited, cart activity, etc.).

  • Cookies & Tracking Technologies:

    • Login and session cookies to remember your preferences.

    • Analytics cookies for website performance and usage.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Process and fulfill orders, including shipping and delivery.

  • Manage your customer account.

  • Communicate with you about your orders, returns, and inquiries.

  • Improve website performance and customer experience.

  • Comply with legal and tax obligations.

4. Payments & Third-Party Services

  • PayPal: We use PayPal as our primary payment gateway. Your payment details are processed securely by PayPal according to their Privacy Policy.

  • WooCommerce Shipping: Shipping labels and tracking may be generated through WooCommerce Shipping. This may require sharing order details with USPS or other carriers.

  • Automated Spam Detection: Visitor comments may be checked through Akismet or similar spam detection tools.

  • Embedded Content: Articles or posts may include embedded media (videos, images, etc.) from external sites. These sites may track your interaction independently of Salty Girl Coastal.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited data with:

  • Payment processors (PayPal).

  • Shipping carriers (via WooCommerce Shipping).

  • Service providers that help us operate our store (hosting, analytics, fraud prevention).

6. Data Retention

  • Customer orders and account details are retained for tax, accounting, and legal compliance (typically 7 years).

  • Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely.

  • Registered users may edit or delete their personal information at any time (except usernames).

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you.

  • Request that we erase personal data we hold about you (unless required for legal, tax, or security purposes).

  • Opt out of marketing communications at any time.

To exercise these rights, contact us at: info@saltygirlcoastal.com

8. Security

We take the protection of your data seriously. Salty Girl Coastal uses both server-level and site-level security measures to safeguard personal information:

  • Imunify360 Security: Our website and hosting environment are protected by Imunify360, which provides proactive defense against malware, brute-force attacks, and unauthorized access.

  • SSL Encryption: All sensitive transactions (including checkout and payment details) are encrypted with SSL/TLS to ensure secure communication between your browser and our servers.

  • WordPress Security Plugins: Additional monitoring and firewalls are in place to prevent malicious activity and to protect customer accounts.

While we implement industry-standard practices to secure your information, please note that no method of online transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website and products are not directed toward children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from minors.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted here with a new effective date.

11. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Salty Girl Coastal
Flagler Beach, FL
📧 Email: info@saltygirlcoastal.com