PRIVACY POLICY

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Marinda Boutique (“we”, “us”, “our”, or “the website”) collects, uses, and discloses your personal information when you visit our website, use our services, or make a purchase at https://marindaboutique.com/ (the “Website”). It also applies when you communicate with us regarding our services (the “Services”).

By using our Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our website and services.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time—for example, to reflect changes in legislation, practices, or our operations. The latest version will always be available on the website.

How We Collect and Use Your Information

We collect personal information from multiple sources over the past 12 months to deliver and improve our services. This information may be used to:

Communicate with you
Fulfill contracts and services
Comply with legal obligations
Protect our rights and customer safety

What Information We Collect

a) Information you provide to us directly:

Name, address, phone number, email
Billing and shipping address
Payment confirmation
Account details (username, password, etc.)
Customer service messages

Note: Some features may require you to provide certain information. Without it, they may not function.

b) Information collected automatically:

IP address
Browser and device type
Traffic data and user behavior (e.g., clicks, sessions, items in cart)

c) Information from third parties:

Shopify (our e-commerce platform)
Payment providers
Ad networks, email platforms, analytics tools

All data is processed in accordance with this policy.

How We Use Your Information

Order Fulfillment: To process purchases, deliver products, send confirmations, and handle returns
Customer Support: To respond to inquiries and provide assistance
Marketing: To send updates, offers, and personalized content
Security: To prevent fraud, abuse, or illegal activity
Improvement: For analytics and optimization of user experience

If you have an account, you are responsible for keeping your login details secure.

Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies help us:

Remember your preferences
Analyze user behavior
Deliver targeted ads
Ensure login and checkout functionality

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may impact certain features.

For more, see Shopify’s Cookie Policy:

https://www.shopify.com/legal/cookies

Sharing of Personal Information

We only share your personal data when necessary:

With service providers (payment gateways, shipping companies, hosting, support)
With marketing partners and Shopify
With your consent
Within our group of companies
In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or legal obligations

We do not sell your personal data or share sensitive data without your consent.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content or security. Always review their terms and privacy policies before engaging.

Children’s Data

Our services are not directed at children, and we do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 16 years of age. If you are a parent and believe your child has submitted data, please contact us for removal.

Security and Data Retention

While we take reasonable steps to protect your data, we cannot guarantee complete security. Never send sensitive data over insecure channels.

We retain your data as long as needed for:

Customer accounts
Legal obligations
Dispute resolution
Business purposes

Your Rights

Depending on your residence, you may have the right to:

Access your data
Delete your data
Correct inaccurate data
Transfer your data
Restrict processing
Withdraw consent
Opt-out of marketing

Contact us via email to exercise these rights. We may require identity verification. You also have the right to file a complaint with your national data protection authority.

International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred and processed outside of Australia. We ensure its protection through:

Standard contractual clauses
Agreements approved by regulators
Transfers only to approved “safe” countries

GDPR & Data Protection

We process personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Belgian data protection laws.

Marinda Boutique is operated by BV DECLERCK EMPIRE, a company registered in Belgium. As such, we are committed to handling personal data lawfully, fairly, and transparently, and to implementing appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information.

Individuals whose personal data we process may have rights under applicable data protection laws, including the right to access, correct, or request deletion of personal data, where legally applicable.

Contact information

Email: info@marindaboutique.com

Phone number: +61480806533

We aim to respond to your inquiries within 24 hours.

Customer Service Hours:

Monday - Friday: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM AEST

Saturday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM AEST

Sunday: Closed

Website name: Marinda Boutique

Address: Lattenklieversstraat 61, Beernem, West-Vlaanderen, 8730, Belgium

Company name: BV DECLERCK EMPIRE