Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
A statement that the policy explains how Cartmela collects, uses, and protects personal information when you visit the site or make purchases. It may mention compliance with applicable privacy laws (e.g., GDPR/UK data protection laws).
2. Information Collected
Cartmela likely collects:
Personal Information: name, email address, delivery address, phone number when you create an account or place an order.
Payment Information: credit/debit card data, processed securely via third-party payment processors.
Technical/Device Data: IP address, browser type, cookies and tracking technologies.
This helps with order processing, customer service, analytics, and marketing.
3. How Your Data is Used
Usage purposes typically include:
Fulfilling orders, processing payments, contacting you about your orders.
Improving the site and customer experience.
Sending marketing communications (if you opt in).
Complying with legal or regulatory obligations.
4. Cookies & Tracking
Most online stores use cookies to:
Remember your cart contents.
Analyze site traffic.
Improve functionality and marketing.
Users are usually told how to control or disable cookies via their browser settings.
5. Sharing Your Information
They may disclose data to:
Service providers (e.g., payment processors, delivery companies).
Analytics and marketing partners.
Law enforcement if required by law.
6. Data Security
The policy usually describes security measures used to protect personal data (e.g., encryption, secure servers), but also notes no system is 100% secure.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location (especially in UK/EU), you may have rights such as:
Accessing your personal data.
Correcting or deleting it.
Withdrawing consent for marketing.
Objecting to processing.
8. Policy Changes
They normally reserve the right to update the policy — with the “last updated” date shown at the top of the document.
9. Contact Information
They provide contact details (like an email address) if you have questions about privacy.
