Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to BazaarLou, where your privacy isn't just a policy, it’s our promise. This Privacy Policy isn’t just a bunch of legal mumbo-jumbo—it’s a straightforward rundown of how we treat the personal data you grace us with (only when absolutely necessary, we swear🤞). We're here to tell you all about the what, why, and how of the data we collect, use, and sometimes share, but only because we have to, and always with your privacy as our top priority. By visiting our site, directly or through another digital portal, you’re agreeing to let us handle your information in line with the sparkling procedures outlined in this document. We take the protection of your data seriously—it’s right up there with our commitment to not making ugly products. We collect your info only when it’s necessary for our interactions, like when you decide to purchase something cool or just want to hang out on our site. We keep your data as long as the law says we should or until it’s no longer needed for the reasons we collected it. You can cruise through our site anonymously without dropping any personal data unless you decide to get cozy and set up an account. And even then, we keep your identity under wraps, accessed only through your username and password—which we suggest you don’t stick on a Post-it note on your monitor.

1 - The Scoop on the Data We Collect:

So, you want to grab some goodies from our site? Cool, we’re excited too! But first, let's talk data. We gather the nitty-gritty details we absolutely need to make sure your shopping spree goes off without a hitch. This means collecting things like your name, gender, birthday, email, postal and delivery addresses, phone number, and those super-secret payment details (all securely, of course).


Here’s why we collect it: we need to follow up on your purchase, protect against any tricky business that might come up later, and offer you the slick services you see on our site. We also use your data to keep your account with us feeling fresh, confirm your transactions are legit, and make sure you’re not a robot (unless you’re a really cool one). Plus, we’ll occasionally use your info to tweak our site’s design to better suit what you and other visitors dig.


We get it, emails can be annoying. That’s why we only send them if you’re okay with it. These emails might include insider info on new products or special offers. Not your cup of tea? No problem—just hit 'unsubscribe' at any time, and we’ll stop.


We might also need to pass your name and address to the delivery hero who brings your order right to your door. Don’t worry, we only share what’s needed to get your purchases to you.


As for the data on your current orders, it’s stored securely on our site. You can peek at this anytime by logging into your account, where you can also update your address and other details. Just remember, keeping your login details safe is your gig—we can’t help if they fall into the wrong hands, unless it’s our oops.

Competitions: Where Everyone’s a Winner (Kinda)


When it comes to our competitions, we use your info to do the important stuff like letting you know you've won (because who doesn’t want to hear that?). We also use details from your entries to make sure you know about our latest and greatest offers. You'll find the nitty-gritty rules for each competition detailed separately—because we like to keep things transparent and fun around here.


Third-parties and Website Links: Not the Wild West, But Close


We're all about collaboration, so sometimes we share your information with other companies in our family or with those nifty third parties that help us make BazaarLou even better. This could mean teaming up with someone to ship your latest haul, handle your payments, or even crunch some numbers for marketing research. We make sure all these partners play by our rules, keeping your data safe and sound.


From time to time, we might need to pass some info to third parties to keep the bad guys at bay (you know, fraud prevention and all that jazz). And heaven forbid, if BazaarLou ever gets sold or restructured, your data might be part of the deal, but we’ll handle it with the utmost care (and legality, of course).


And here’s a little heads up: our site might show ads from other folks or have links to external sites. Just so you know, we don’t control the privacy practices of these external domains or the content they sling your way. So if you decide to click on a third-party link, you're venturing into new territory where our privacy policy doesn’t apply. Be cool, cautious, and considerate with your personal info out there.

2 - Cookies: The Good Kind, Not for Eating

Alright, let’s talk cookies—not the chocolate chip kind, but the ones that make our website smarter. While you don’t need cookies to walk through our digital doors, not having them is like trying to shop with a blindfold on. Why? Because cookies are the little wizards behind the curtain that make sure you can use our “basket” functions and check out without re-entering your details a million times.


Here’s the techy bit: cookies are small text files that your browser stashes on your hard drive. They help our server recognize your computer as the unique, fabulous shopper that it is whenever you drop by. This magic also saves you time, because who wants to reintroduce themselves every time they visit a site?


We use cookies to make your browsing as smooth as your favorite playlist. They remember stuff so you don't have to—like what’s in your shopping cart. And don’t worry, our cookies don’t snoop. They’re just here to help, not to spy for targeted ads or anything shady.


Oh, and we use Google Analytics to see how you interact with our site. It uses cookies to collect data like your IP address and sends it over to Google’s servers in the good ol’ USA. They crunch the numbers to help us understand how to make BazaarLou even better. Google’s sworn they won’t mix your IP address with any other data they have.


If you’re not a fan of cookies, you can tell your browser to kick them to the curb, but just know that the site might get a bit clunky. By sticking around, you’re letting Google handle your data just as we described. If that’s all cool with you, carry on and shop away!

3 - Safety: Fort BazaarLou is On Guard!

Here at BazaarLou, we take your security more seriously than a cat watching a laser pointer. We use top-notch security technologies and procedures to shield your personal data from the dark forces of the internet. When we snag your data through our website, we stash it away in a secure database tucked inside a fortress-like electronic server armed with firewalls that even dragons can't breach.


Now, let's talk about your payment card details. When you trust us with those, we wrap them up in a digital armor called SSL encryption, making it super tough for any wannabe hacker to crack the code. But let's be real—no fortress is impregnable, and while we're pretty darn good, we can’t promise 100% protection. That’s why we urge you not to toss your credit or debit card details into emails or other unencrypted forms of communication. It's like sending your armored knight through the battlefield without his shield!


We don’t just stop there; we put up physical, electronic, and procedural guardrails to keep your information safe and sound. Our security procedures might even make you feel like you’re in a spy movie, because we’ll occasionally ask you to confirm it’s really you before we share any sensitive info.


Lastly, remember that guarding your password and computer is up to you—think of it as keeping the keys to your personal kingdom. Keep those keys safe from prying eyes, and you'll help us keep the bad guys out.

4 - Customer Rights: You're the Boss!

At BazaarLou, we not only respect your privacy, but we also put you in the driver's seat when it comes to your data. Think of it as having a VIP backstage pass to your own personal information.


Access All Areas
Curious about what personal data we've got on you? Just give us a shout! You have the full right to request access to any personal data we hold about you or that you've previously shared with us. Whether it’s just to take a peek or to make sure we’re keeping it accurate, we’re here to show you the ropes without charging a penny.


Fixing the Mix-Ups
Spotted a typo in your details? No panic! You can ask us to correct any errors in your personal data. We'll spruce up your info and get it right, and of course, at no cost to you. After all, everyone deserves their details to be spot-on.


Opting Out
Not a fan of getting marketing messages from us? No hard feelings! You have the complete right to ask us to stop using your personal data for direct marketing purposes at any time. Just hit us up with your request, and consider it done. We’re all about giving you choices, not spam.