Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

• Contact details: name, email address, billing and shipping address, phone number

• Account credentials: username, password

• Payment information: credit/debit card details (handled securely by Shopify and third‑party payment processors)

• Customer support: information you provide when you contact us

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage data: pages visited, products viewed, time and date of visits, referral URLs

• Device information: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, operating system

• Cookies & similar technologies: see Section 6

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

1. Process and fulfill your orders, including payment processing and shipping

2. Communicate with you about your orders, account, and promotions (unless you opt out)

3. Improve our website, products, and marketing efforts

4. Personalize your shopping experience by showing you relevant content and offers

5. Comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud or other unauthorized activities

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal information with:

• Service providers: Shopify, payment processors, shipping carriers, email marketing platforms

• Professional advisors: legal, accounting, or other consultants

• Compliance & safety purposes: law enforcement, government authorities as required by law

• Business transfers: if Curvy Kiwis is sold, merged, or reorganized, your information may be transferred

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

4. Shopify

Our store is hosted on Shopify Inc. They provide us with the online e‑commerce platform that allows us to sell our products and process payments securely. Your data is stored through Shopify’s data storage, databases, and the general Shopify application. Learn more about Shopify’s privacy practices at https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy.

5. Third‑Party Services & Links

Our Site may contain links to third‑party websites or services that are not operated by us. Please review the privacy policies of any third parties before providing your personal information.

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:

• Essential cookies: required for basic site functionality

• Performance cookies: collect anonymous information about site usage

• Marketing cookies: used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings, but note that some features of the Site may not function properly.

7. Security

We implement industry‑standard security measures to protect your personal information. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of data.

8. Your Rights & Choices

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

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data

• Object to or restrict our processing of your data

• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

• Request portability of your data

To exercise any of these rights, or for questions about your personal information, contact us at the details below.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

10. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside your jurisdiction (including New Zealand and other countries). We will take appropriate measures to ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected information from a minor, please contact us to request deletion.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Effective Date" at the top will reflect the date of the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Curvy Kiwis Email: info@curvykiwis.co.nz Address: [Your Business Address Here]

Thank you for choosing Curvy Kiwis. Your privacy is important to us.