Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 1, 2025

1. Introduction
Striped Hat Studio (“we,” “our,” "company," or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit or make purchases through our website, www.stripedhatstudio.com, or interact with us via email or social platforms.

2. Information We Collect

  • Information You Provide: When you place an order, subscribe to our newsletter, or reach out to us, we collect your name, email, shipping and billing address, and order details. 

  • Payment Information: Payment data (like credit card details) is handled securely by our payment processor (e.g., Shopify Payments) and is never stored on our servers. 

  • Automated Data: We collect usage information such as your IP address, device type, browser, and browsing activity. This helps us understand site performance and usage.

  • Cookies & Tracking: We use cookies and similar technologies to personalize your experience, track site performance, and offer targeted promotions. Consent is requested where required. 

3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:

  • Process and ship your orders, manage payments, and send order updates

  • Respond to your inquiries and provide support

  • Send marketing communications (if you’ve opted in), such as updates and promotions

  • Enhance our website’s functionality and user experience

  • Monitor and prevent fraud, manage security, and comply with legal obligations 

4. Sharing of Your Information
Your information may be shared with:

  • Service Providers: Partners like payment processors, shipping carriers, email platforms, and analytics tools, strictly to fulfill services on our behalf.

  • Legal Compliance: Authorities or third parties when required by law or to protect our rights.

  • We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Once it’s no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

6. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights including:

  • Accessing, correcting, or deleting your personal information

  • Withdrawing consent for marketing communications

7. Children’s Privacy
Our site is intended for users aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect information from minors. If we become aware of any such data, we will delete it promptly.

8. Security Measures
We use industry-standard security practices, including SSL encryption and secure data handling procedures. However, online transmissions cannot be guaranteed 100% secure.

9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Significant changes will be reflected by a revised "Effective Date" and may be highlighted on our site. Continued use of the site after changes indicates your acceptance. 

10. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this policy, reach out to us at:

Striped Hat Studio
📧 hello@stripedhatstudio.com
📍Striped Hat Studio, PO Box 147, Crozet, VA 22932