PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: August 2026

At Margaret's Boutique, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who we may share it with, and the choices you have when using our website.

By accessing our website or placing an order with Margaret's Boutique, you agree to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

When you visit our website, create an account, place an order, or contact us, we may collect the following information:

  • Your full name

  • Billing and shipping address

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • Payment and transaction details

  • Products you purchase or add to your cart

  • Customer support messages

  • Device information such as your browser type, IP address and operating system

  • Information about how you browse and interact with our website

Some of this information is provided directly by you, while other information is collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies.

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to provide you with the best possible shopping experience.

This includes:

  • Processing and fulfilling your orders

  • Sending order confirmations and shipping updates

  • Processing secure payments

  • Providing customer support

  • Responding to questions and requests

  • Improving our website and product selection

  • Detecting and preventing fraudulent activity

  • Personalising your shopping experience

  • Sending promotional emails and special offers if you have chosen to receive them

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in our emails.

Payment Information

All payments made through Margaret's Boutique are processed securely using trusted payment providers. We do not store your complete credit or debit card information on our own servers.

Cookies

Like most online stores, we use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience.

Cookies help us:

  • Remember your shopping cart

  • Save your preferences

  • Understand how visitors use our website

  • Improve website performance

  • Display products and promotions that may interest you

Most web browsers allow you to manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain features of our website.

Sharing Your Information

We only share your information when necessary to operate our business and provide our services.

Your information may be shared with:

  • Shopify, which powers our online store

  • Payment processors

  • Shipping and delivery partners

  • Fraud prevention and security providers

  • Customer support and technical service providers

These companies only receive the information necessary to perform their services and are required to protect your personal information.

Margaret's Boutique does not sell your personal information to third parties.

Data Security

Protecting your personal information is important to us.

We use appropriate technical and organisational security measures to help safeguard your information against unauthorised access, misuse, alteration or disclosure.

While we take reasonable steps to protect your information, no method of transmitting data over the internet or storing electronic information can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to:

  • Complete your orders

  • Provide customer support

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Resolve disputes

  • Prevent fraud

  • Enforce our policies

When your information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised where appropriate.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your country or region, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your personal information

  • Receive a copy of your personal information

  • Withdraw consent for marketing communications

  • Request that we stop processing your information where permitted by law

To exercise any of these rights, simply contact our customer support team.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services.

Once you leave Margaret's Boutique, we are no longer responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Children's Privacy

Margaret's Boutique is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If you believe a child has provided personal information through our website, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to remove the information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our business, legal requirements or the services we provide.

Any updates will be posted on this page with the revised "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact us.