Introduction
Welcome to Formal Shop Guide, available at https://formalshopguide.website (the “Website”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). We respect your privacy and want to be clear about what information we collect and how we use it. By using the Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We keep data collection to a minimum. The information we may receive falls into these groups:
- Information you give us. When you use the contact form, we receive your name, your email address, and the message you write. If you email us directly, we receive your email address and whatever you include in your message.
- Technical information. Like most websites, our hosting provider and the third-party services we load may automatically record data such as your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit.
We do not ask for payment details, passwords, or sensitive personal information. Purchases are made on Amazon’s website, not on ours.
How We Use Your Information
- To read and respond to your questions, requests, and suggestions.
- To operate, maintain, and improve the Website and its content.
- To protect the Website against spam, abuse, and security threats.
- To meet legal obligations when required.
We do not sell your personal information, and we do not use the details you send through the contact form for marketing unless you ask us to.
Contact Form Processing
Messages sent through our contact form are delivered to our email inbox using a third-party form service, FormSubmit (formsubmit.co). That service processes your submission in order to forward it to us, and it has its own privacy policy that we encourage you to read.
Amazon Links and Affiliate Disclosure
The Website contains links to Amazon. When you click one, you leave our Website and Amazon’s own privacy policy and terms apply to everything you do there. Some of these links may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission if you make a qualifying purchase, at no extra cost to you. Amazon and its affiliate program may use cookies or similar technologies to track referrals. We do not control those technologies and are not responsible for Amazon’s data practices.
Formal Shop Guide is an independent website and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Amazon.com, Inc.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We do not set our own tracking or advertising cookies. However, third-party services used by the Website, such as Google Fonts, Font Awesome (via cdnjs), image providers, and Amazon after you click through, may receive your IP address and may set their own cookies or collect technical data under their own policies. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings, though blocking some of them may affect how pages display.
Third-Party Services and Sharing
We share information only when needed to run the Website or comply with the law. This may include:
- Service providers that host the Website, deliver fonts and icons, or process contact form submissions.
- Authorities or other parties when we are legally required to disclose information, or to protect our rights, users, or the Website.
Images on the Website come from Unsplash and Pexels. Your browser may contact those services to load the images.
Data Retention
We keep messages and contact details only as long as needed to respond to you and keep reasonable records. You may ask us to delete them at any time by emailing us.
Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect the information we receive, but no method of transmission or storage over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
Depending on where you live (for example, the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or California), you may have the right to access the personal information we hold about you, correct it, delete it, object to or restrict its use, or receive a copy of it. You may also have the right to complain to your local data protection authority. To make a request, contact us at the email address below, and we will respond within a reasonable time. California residents can also be assured that we do not sell personal information.
Children’s Privacy
The Website is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has sent us information, please contact us and we will delete it.
International Visitors
Our Website and service providers may be located in countries other than your own. By using the Website or sending us information, you understand that your information may be transferred to and processed in those countries.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will change the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Please review the page occasionally so you know how we handle your information.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your privacy rights, email us at contact@formalshopguide.website.