Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 12 April 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Aura Soul Boutique ("Site", "we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and discloses your personal information when you visit, use, make purchases on the Site, or otherwise interact with us (collectively, the "Services"). In this Privacy Policy, "you" and "your" refer to the user of the Services, whether you are a customer, website visitor, or any other individual from whom we have collected information under this Policy.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing and using our Services, you agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described herein. If you do not agree with this Policy, do not access or use the Services.

1. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post the revised Policy on the Site and update the "Last updated" date accordingly. We encourage you to review this page periodically so you are aware of any changes. Your continued use of the Services after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated Policy.

2. How We Collect and Use Personal Data

To provide our Services, we collect personal data from various sources, as outlined below. The information we collect and use varies depending on how you interact with us.

In addition to the specific uses described below, we may use your information to communicate with you, deliver the Services, comply with legal obligations, enforce our terms and conditions, and protect or defend the Services and our users' or others' rights.

3. What Personal Data We Collect

The types of personal data we collect depend on how you interact with our Site and Services. "Personal data" means any information that identifies or can be linked to you.

Information we collect directly from you

  • Contact Details: Name, address, phone number, email address
  • Order Details: Billing and shipping address, payment confirmation, email address, phone number
  • Account Info: Username, password, security questions and answers
  • Purchase Details: Items you browse, add to cart, or place on a wishlist
  • Customer Support: Any messages, questions, or communications you send to us through email, contact forms, live chat, or social media
  • Reviews and Feedback: Product reviews, survey responses, testimonials, and any other feedback you voluntarily provide
  • Promotional Participation: Information you provide when entering a contest, giveaway, or promotional offer, including your name, email, and any other details required for participation

Information we collect automatically

When you visit or interact with our Services, we (and our service providers) automatically collect certain data about your device, browsing activity, and interaction patterns. This may include:

  • Device Information: Operating system, browser type and version, screen resolution, device type (mobile, tablet, desktop), and unique device identifiers
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, links clicked, time and duration of visits, referring URL, and navigation paths through the Site
  • Location Data: Approximate geographic location derived from your IP address, language, and time zone settings
  • Log Data: IP address, access times, error logs, and other diagnostic data generated by your interaction with our servers

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (pixels, web beacons, and local storage) to collect information about how you interact with our Services. Cookies are small data files placed on your device that help us improve your experience, understand site usage, and deliver relevant content.

Types of cookies we use

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the basic functioning of the Site, such as maintaining your shopping cart, processing checkout, and remembering your login session. These cannot be disabled.
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Site by collecting aggregated, anonymous data on page views, traffic sources, and browsing patterns. We may use services such as Google Analytics for this purpose.
  • Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings (such as language selection, region, or display preferences) to provide a more personalised experience.
  • Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver advertisements relevant to you and to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. These may be set by third party advertising partners.

Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. You may choose to block or delete cookies; however, doing so may affect certain features and functionality of the Site.

5. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use the personal data we collect for the following purposes:

  • Providing and fulfilling orders: Processing transactions, arranging shipping and delivery, sending order confirmations and updates, and managing returns or exchanges
  • Account management: Creating, maintaining, and securing your customer account
  • Customer support: Responding to your questions, requests, and complaints
  • Personalisation: Tailoring product recommendations, content, and promotional offers based on your browsing and purchase history
  • Marketing and communications: Sending newsletters, promotional emails, and updates about products, sales, or events, where you have opted in to receive them. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any marketing email.
  • Site improvement: Analysing usage data to improve the design, functionality, and content of our Site and Services
  • Fraud prevention and security: Detecting, preventing, and addressing fraud, unauthorised access, and other potentially illegal or harmful activities
  • Legal compliance: Fulfilling our legal obligations, resolving disputes, and enforcing our agreements

6. Disclosure of Personal Data

We may share your personal data with certain third parties in order to provide our Services to you. We do not sell your personal information. The categories of recipients include:

  • Service Providers: Companies that help us operate our business and deliver the Services, including payment processors, shipping and fulfilment partners, email marketing platforms, analytics providers, customer support tools, and website hosting providers. These providers only access your data to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are bound by contractual obligations to protect your information.
  • Business Partners: Trusted partners with whom we may jointly offer products, promotions, or services. Any data shared with business partners will be used in accordance with this Policy.
  • Legal Authorities: When required by applicable law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganisation, sale of assets, or bankruptcy, your personal data may be transferred to the successor entity, subject to this Policy.

7. Third Party Websites and Links

Our Site may contain links to third party websites, applications, and services that are not operated by us. If you click on a third party link, you will be directed to that third party's website. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third party websites or services.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 16 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers promptly. If you believe we may have collected data from a child under 16, please contact us immediately.

9. Security of Your Information

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures designed to protect the security of your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption of data in transit, secure storage systems, access controls, and regular security assessments.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. While we strive to use commercially reasonable means to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting obligations. The retention period may vary depending on the context and our legal requirements.

When your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymise it. If you request deletion of your data, we will act on your request within a reasonable timeframe, subject to any legal obligations that require us to retain certain information.

11. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data under applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These rights may include:

  • Right of Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
  • Right to Erasure: You may request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You may request that we limit the way we use your data in certain circumstances.
  • Right to Data Portability: You may request to receive a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used, machine readable format.
  • Right to Object: You may object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing or other purposes based on legitimate interests.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Where we process your data based on your consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.

Marketing Communications

You may opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email, or by contacting us directly. Please note that even if you opt out of marketing communications, we may still send you transactional or service related messages (such as order confirmations and shipping updates).

12. International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the country in which you reside. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from those of your country. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure that your personal data remains protected in accordance with this Policy and applicable law, including through the use of standard contractual clauses or other legally recognised transfer mechanisms.

13. Complaints

If you have concerns about how we handle your personal data, we encourage you to contact us first so we can try to resolve the matter. If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in the EU Member State of your habitual residence, place of work, or the place of the alleged infringement.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Aura Soul Boutique

Email: admin@aurasoulboutique.com