Welcome to Italist Store (www.italian-clothesus.com). We are a curated destination for the global, discerning individual who values timeless style, quality craftsmanship, and a seamless digital experience. Our collection, ranging from essential Boots and Belts to statement Brooches and versatile Clothing, is selected for those who build intentional wardrobes.
Your trust is paramount to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and share your personal information. It reflects our commitment to the security and confidentiality that our global clientele expects, mirroring the same thoughtful curation we apply to our products. By using our website, you consent to the practices described herein.
1. Information We Collect
To provide you with a seamless and secure shopping experience, we collect information that you provide directly and through automated technologies:
- Personal Identifiers: Name, email address, shipping and billing address, phone number, and country of residence when you create an account, make a purchase, or contact our team.
- Payment Information: When you complete a transaction, our certified payment gateways (Visa, MasterCard, JCB, PayPal) process your payment details. We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.
- Order Details: Information about the products you purchase, such as Boots, Bags, Belts, or Clothing, size, color, and price.
- Technical & Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages you view on our site (such as the Accessories or Backpacks sections), and how you interact with our content.
- Communication Records: Correspondence with our customer service team via email.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data with the efficiency and care befitting our brand mission, to empower your lifestyle with curated style and everyday value:
- To process and fulfill your orders, including shipping and customs clearance documentation for our global clientele.
- To communicate with you about your order, account, and our services (e.g., shipping confirmations, customer support).
- To improve and personalize your browsing experience, suggesting items that align with your style (e.g., highlighting new Bottoms or Clutches).
- To ensure the security of our website and transactions, preventing fraud.
- To send you curated marketing communications (only with your explicit consent), informing you of new collections or promotions designed to help you maximize style and value.
- To comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations.
3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We treat your personal data as confidential. We share it only in the following circumstances, always with a focus on security:
- Service Providers: With trusted partners who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing (PayPal, card networks), order fulfillment, shipping (e.g., EMS), and IT services. These partners are contractually bound to protect your data.
- Legal Compliance: If required by law, regulation, or legal process, such as responding to a court order or government request.
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale of company assets, or acquisition, where customer information may be transferred as a business asset.
- With Your Consent: In any other circumstance, we will share your data only with your explicit permission.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
4. Data Storage and Security
Your trust is paramount. We implement robust technical and organizational measures to protect your data, reflecting the “absolute security” we promise during payment:
- Encryption: Sensitive data (like payment information) is encrypted in transit using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology and transmitted directly to our certified payment gateways.
- Data Minimization: We only retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law.
- Secure Infrastructure: We use industry-standard security protocols and measures to protect our systems and your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction.
- International Transfers: As a global store, your data may be processed in countries outside your country of residence, including the United States. We ensure such transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).
5. Your Rights and Choices
As a discerning global shopper, you have control over your personal information. Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access & Portability: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate data in your account.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
- Restriction & Objection: Object to or restrict certain processing activities.
- Marketing Preferences: Opt-out of receiving marketing communications at any time by using the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or contacting us.
- Cookie Controls: Manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings (see Section 6).
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, much like how we thoughtfully curate our product categories like Boys‘ items or Bracelets.
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function (e.g., adding items to your cart).
- Performance & Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site (e.g., which Backpacks pages are most viewed), allowing us to improve performance.
- Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences (like language or region) to provide a more personalized experience.
- Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements about our Clothing and Accessories on other websites you may visit.
You can control cookie settings through your web browser. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal requirements. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this page occasionally.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, our dedicated team is here to help. Please contact us at:
Italist Store
Attn: Privacy Officer
Email: [email protected]
Address: 4069 Short Street, Austin, US 78701
Empowering your lifestyle with seamless global access to curated style and everyday value.
