Privacy policy
Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 2026
At Vesta1988, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and the rights available to you depending on your location.
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We collect information you provide when you:
- Create an account or place an order (name, email, shipping/billing address, phone number).
- Make a payment (handled securely by Shopify Payments and Stripe — we do not store full card details).
- Browse our site (cookies, IP address, device information, pages viewed, referral source).
- Contact us directly (email content, support requests).
HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use your information to:
- Process and fulfill your orders, including international shipping and customs documentation.
- Send order updates, shipping notifications, and, with your consent, marketing emails.
- Improve our website, products, and customer experience.
- Prevent fraud and protect the security of our store.
- Comply with legal and tax obligations.
LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING (EU/UK/EEA CUSTOMERS)
If you are located in the European Union, United Kingdom, or European Economic Area, we process your personal data under the following legal bases, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Contract performance — to process and deliver your order.
- Legitimate interest — to prevent fraud and improve our services.
- Consent — for marketing communications, which you may withdraw at any time.
- Legal obligation — to comply with tax and accounting requirements.
SHARING YOUR INFORMATION
We share your data only with:
- Shopify and Stripe (for payments and store operations).
- Shipping carriers and fulfillment partners (to deliver your order internationally).
- Service providers, such as email marketing tools, under strict confidentiality agreements.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
As we operate a worldwide fulfillment model, your data may be processed and stored in countries outside your own, including the United States, where our service providers are based. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, to protect data transferred internationally.
DATA RETENTION
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, including order history, tax, and accounting obligations, typically for the period required by applicable law.
YOUR RIGHTS
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data.
- Object to or restrict certain processing.
- Request data portability.
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
To exercise any of these rights, email support@vesta1988.com. We will respond within a reasonable time and, where applicable, within the timeframe required by law (e.g., 30 days under GDPR).
You can opt out of marketing emails at any time via the unsubscribe link in any email, or by contacting us directly.
COOKIES AND TRACKING
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate our site, remember your preferences, and analyze traffic. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect site functionality.
SECURITY
We use industry-standard security measures, including encryption and secure payment processing, to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
CONTACT US
For questions about this policy or your personal data, contact us at support@vesta1988.com.
See also Shopify's Privacy Policy: https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy