Last updated: 07/02/2025
Thank you for visiting Kate Bowler’s Shop. Your privacy is important to us, and this Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with our store.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information when you:
- Make a purchase
- Sign up for our newsletter
- Contact us via forms or email
- Browse our website
This may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Shipping and billing address
- Phone number
- Payment information (processed securely via third-party services)
- IP address and browser data (via cookies and analytics)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Process and fulfill your orders
- Communicate with you about your order or account
- Respond to inquiries and support requests
- Send newsletters and updates (only if you’ve opted in)
- Improve our website and user experience
3. Third-Party Services
We share limited personal data with trusted third parties to help us operate our store:
- Stripe (for secure payment processing)
Stripe’s privacy policy - Gooten (for printing and fulfilling merchandise orders)
Gooten’s privacy policy - ShipStation (for shipping logistics)
ShipStation’s privacy policy - Joe Van Gogh (for fulfilling coffee orders) — shipping info may be shared for fulfillment
- Google Analytics (to help us understand site usage and improve performance)
These partners are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your data.
4. Cookies
Our site uses cookies to:
- Remember your cart
- Enable secure checkout
- Analyze traffic and usage patterns
You can manage cookie settings in your browser at any time.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill orders
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce our agreements
You may request that we delete your personal data at any time (see Section 7).
6. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information using encryption, secure servers, and access controls. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, but we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal data
- Object to processing or request data portability
- Withdraw consent for marketing emails
- File a complaint with a data protection authority
To make a request, contact us at: merch@katebowler.com
8. Children’s Privacy
This site is not intended for children under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect data from children.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:
Kate Bowler Shop
Email: merch@katebowler.com
Website: shop.katebowler.com