Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 4/4/2025

This Privacy Policy describes how minicost.shop (the “Site” or “we”) collects, uses, and discloses your Personal Information when you visit or make a purchase from our website.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our privacy practices or wish to file a complaint, please contact us at:
📧 Email: minicost.shop@gmail.com
🌐 Website: https://minicost.shop

Collecting Personal Information

When you visit or purchase from our Site, we collect certain information, including:

1. Device Information

  • Purpose: To optimize Site performance, analyze usage, and improve user experience.

  • Source: Automatically collected via cookies, log files, and tracking technologies.

  • Data Collected:

    • Browser type & version

    • IP address

    • Time zone

    • Cookies & browsing behavior

    • Pages/products viewed

2. Order Information

  • Purpose: To process payments, fulfill orders, prevent fraud, and communicate with you.

  • Source: Provided by you at checkout.

  • Data Collected:

    • Name, email, shipping/billing address

    • Payment details (processed securely via Shopify Payments)

    • Order history

3. Customer Support Data

  • If you contact us, we may collect additional information to assist you.

Sharing Personal Information

We share data with trusted third parties to operate our business:
✔ Shopify – Powers our online store (View Shopify’s Privacy Policy).
✔ Payment Processors – Secure transaction handling (e.g., Stripe, PayPal).
✔ Shipping Carriers – For order fulfillment (e.g., USPS, FedEx).
✔ Legal Compliance – If required by law (e.g., subpoenas, fraud prevention).

Behavioral Advertising

We use Google Analytics and Shopify Audiences to deliver targeted ads.

Minors

Our Site is not intended for users under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children. Parents/guardians may contact us to request data deletion.

Your Rights

GDPR (EU Residents)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your data.

  • Object to automated decision-making.

  • Withdraw consent (where applicable).

CCPA (California Residents)

California consumers may request:

  • Disclosure of data collected.

  • Deletion of personal information.

  • Opt-out of data sales (we do not sell data).

To exercise these rights, email: minicost.shop@gmail.com.

Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience:

  • Necessary Cookies – Enable core site functions (e.g., checkout).

  • Analytics Cookies – Track site performance.

  • Advertising Cookies – Personalize ads.

Manage Cookies: Adjust browser settings or visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

Data Retention

We retain order data unless you request deletion.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Check the “Last Updated” date for changes.

Complaints

For privacy-related concerns, contact us at minicost.shop@gmail.com.