At The Stow Studio, we recognize that acquiring sculptural decor of this caliber requires absolute confidence in both the transaction and the safeguarding of your digital footprint. This Privacy Policy details how your personal data is collected, utilized, and protected when you visit or make a purchase from our store. We operate with strict adherence to data transparency, ensuring your information is handled with the same level of care and precision that we apply to curating our home accents.
Information We Collect
To facilitate a seamless shopping experience, we collect specific, necessary data points when you interact with our platform:
Order Information: When you initiate or complete a purchase, we collect the necessary details to fulfill your order. This includes your name, billing address, shipping address, email address, phone number, and payment information.
Device Information: As you navigate our site, our system automatically records certain non-identifying technical data. This includes your IP address, browser type, time zone, and information about the cookies installed on your device. We utilize this data strictly for site optimization and security screening.
How We Use Your Information
The information we gather is employed strictly for functional and operational purposes:
Order Fulfillment: We use your Order Information to process your payment, arrange delivery to your specified address, and provide you with invoices or order confirmations.
Communication: We utilize your contact details to communicate regarding your order status, coordinate returns, or respond to your inquiries.
Risk Mitigation: We actively use Device Information (specifically your IP address) to screen for potential risk and fraudulent transactions, ensuring a secure environment for all clientele.
Sharing Your Personal Information & Zero-Sale Policy
To operate efficiently, we must share necessary data with trusted service providers, such as our e-commerce hosting platform, secure payment gateways, and authorized shipping carriers (UPS, FedEx, and USPS) to deliver your items.
Zero-Sale Policy Declaration: We maintain an uncompromising stance on data privacy. We guarantee a strict Zero-Sale Policy: your personal data will absolutely never be treated as a commodity. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third parties for marketing or advertising purposes.
Payment Security & PCI-DSS
Financial integrity is paramount. Our entire checkout architecture is fully PCI-DSS compliant, representing the highest data security standards in the retail industry.
All sensitive data transmitted during the checkout process is protected utilizing advanced SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) 256-bit encryption technology. To guarantee absolute financial security, we categorically do not store your complete, raw credit card numbers or CVV codes on our local servers.
Cookies & Behavioral Advertising
Our website utilizes Cookies—small data files placed on your device—to elevate your browsing experience. Cookies are essential for remembering your preferences and maintaining the contents of your shopping cart.
If we engage in targeted advertising to share our catalog, we ensure full compliance with digital tracking regulations. You maintain the right to opt out of targeted advertising at any time through standard industry portals, such as the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on or the Digital Advertising Alliance’s opt-out portal.
Your Rights & Legal Compliance
We respect and comply with major international privacy frameworks, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
As a consumer, you maintain comprehensive rights regarding your digital footprint. You have the Right to Know what data is collected, the Right to Access your personal information, and the Right to Delete your personal data from our systems. To exercise any of these rights, please submit a formal request to our customer service email.
Data Retention & Minors
When you place an order through The Stow Studio, we will retain your Order Information for our records to comply with mandatory tax, legal, and accounting obligations, unless and until you ask us to delete this information.
Furthermore, our products are curated for adult environments. We do not market to, nor do we intentionally collect personal information from, individuals under the age of 18.
