Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2, 2025
Overview
This Privacy Policy explains how Naked with Slippers Publishing, LLC® ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and discloses your personal information when you visit, use our services, or make a purchase from bestfuriendhandinpaw.com (the "Site"). It also applies to communications regarding the Site (collectively, the "Services").
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, "you" refers to any user of the Services, whether a customer, website visitor, or another individual whose personal information we collect.
Agreement to Terms
By accessing or using the Services, you agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use or access the Services.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons.
- The revised Privacy Policy will be posted on the Site.
- The "Last updated" date will be updated.
- Additional steps required by applicable law will be taken.
How We Collect and Use Your Personal Information
To provide the Services, we collect personal information from various sources, and this information varies depending on how you interact with us.
Beyond the specific uses listed below, we may use your information for:
- Communication regarding your account or purchases.
- Improving the Services and user experience.
- Compliance with legal obligations.
- Enforcement of our Terms of Service.
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Protection of our rights and the rights of users.
What Personal Information We Collect
The personal information we collect depends on your interactions with our Site and Services.
1. Information We Collect Directly from You
You may provide personal information when using our Services, including:
- Contact details: Name, address, phone number, and email.
- Order details: Name, billing address, shipping address, payment confirmation, email, and phone number.
- Account details: Username, password, security questions, and other security-related information.
- Customer support data: Messages or inquiries submitted through the Services.
Some features require certain information to function. If you choose not to provide it, access may be limited.
2. Information We Collect About Your Usage
We automatically collect Usage Data using cookies, pixels, and similar technologies. Usage Data includes:
- Device and browser information
- Network connection details
- IP address
- Interaction data related to Services and account activity
3. Information We Obtain from Third Parties
We may collect information from vendors and service providers, including:
- Shopify (which supports our Site and Services).
- Payment processors (for transactions and billing).
- Marketing and advertising partners (for tracking site interaction and advertising performance).
All third-party information collected is treated according to this Privacy Policy. See Third-Party Websites and Links below.
How We Use Your Personal Information
We process personal information to:
- Provide Products and Services: Process payments, fulfill orders, manage accounts, ship products, facilitate returns, and optimize Shopify services.
- Marketing and Advertising: Send promotional messages via email, text, or postal mail, and personalize advertising.
- Security and Fraud Prevention: Detect, investigate, and take action against fraudulent or malicious activity.
- Customer Support & Service Improvement: Provide assistance and enhance user experience.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Like most websites, we use Cookies to improve our Site and Services, including:
- Remembering preferences and actions
- Running analytics for user interactions
- Enhancing product recommendations and advertising
To learn more about Shopify’s cookie practices, visit: Shopify Cookies Policy.
Managing Cookies
Most browsers accept Cookies by default, but you can:
- Adjust settings to remove or reject Cookies.
- Note that blocking Cookies may impact functionality and limit site features.
Global Privacy Control (GPC)
Our website recognizes Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals, which allow you to opt out of certain data sharing and advertising activities.
- If you enable GPC, we will treat it as a valid request to opt out of targeted advertising.
- If your device is linked to a Shopify account, we will apply the preference to your account.
- Learn more about GPC: Global Privacy Control.
Other than GPC, we do not recognize browser-based Do Not Track signals.
How We Disclose Personal Information
Circumstances for Disclosure
In certain situations, we may disclose your personal information to third parties for contract fulfillment, legitimate business purposes, and other reasons outlined in this Privacy Policy. Disclosures may occur in the following cases:
- Vendors and Service Providers: We share personal information with third parties that provide services on our behalf, such as IT management, payment processing, data analytics, customer support, cloud storage, order fulfillment, and shipping.
- Business and Marketing Partners: To offer services and deliver advertising, we may share personal information with marketing partners. These partners use your information in accordance with their own privacy policies.
- User-Directed Sharing: We may disclose personal information to third parties upon your request, direction, or consent, such as when shipping products or utilizing social media integrations.
- Corporate Affiliates: We may share information within our corporate group to efficiently manage business operations.
- Legal Compliance and Business Transactions: We may disclose personal information in connection with mergers, acquisitions, or bankruptcy proceedings, as well as to comply with legal obligations, including subpoenas, search warrants, or similar legal requests. Additionally, we may share personal information to enforce our Terms of Service and protect the rights of our users and our business.
Personal Information Disclosed in the Past 12 Months
Below are the categories of personal information we have disclosed in the past 12 months for the purposes listed in "How We Collect and Use Your Personal Information" and "How We Disclose Personal Information":
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Category |
Categories of Recipients |
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Identifiers (e.g., basic contact details, order and account information) |
Vendors, third-party service providers, business and marketing partners, corporate affiliates |
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Personal Information under the California Customer Records statute (e.g., basic contact details, order and account information) |
Vendors, third-party service providers, business and marketing partners, corporate affiliates |
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Commercial Information (e.g., order details, shopping history, customer support interactions) |
Vendors, third-party service providers, business and marketing partners, corporate affiliates |
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Internet or Network Activity (e.g., Usage Data) |
Vendors, third-party service providers, business and marketing partners, corporate affiliates |
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Geolocation Data (e.g., approximate location based on IP address or other technical measures) |
Vendors, third-party service providers, business and marketing partners, corporate affiliates |
We do not use or disclose sensitive personal information without your consent or for inferring characteristics about you.
Sale and Sharing of Personal Information
Over the past 12 months, we have sold and shared personal information (as defined under applicable laws) for advertising and marketing purposes. The categories of shared personal information include:
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Category of Personal Information |
Categories of Recipients |
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Identifiers (e.g., name, email address, phone number) |
Business and marketing partners |
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Commercial Information (e.g., records of products or services purchased) |
Business and marketing partners |
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Usage Data (e.g., site interaction and analytics) |
Business and marketing partners |
Third-Party Websites and Links
Our Site may provide links to third-party websites or other online platforms. If you follow links to external sites not affiliated or controlled by us, we strongly encourage you to review their privacy policies, security measures, and terms of service.
We do not guarantee and are not responsible for the privacy, security, accuracy, completeness, or reliability of information found on third-party websites.
Additionally, information you provide on public or semi-public venues, including third-party social networking platforms, may be visible to other users of our Services and/or those third-party platforms without restriction.
Our inclusion of third-party links does not imply endorsement of the content, platform, owner, or operator unless expressly stated within the Services.
Children’s Data
Our Services are not intended for children, and we do not knowingly collect any personal information from individuals under 16 years of age.
If you are a parent or guardian of a child who has provided personal information, you may contact us using the details below to request its deletion.
As of the Effective Date of this Privacy Policy, we do not have actual knowledge that we “share” or “sell” (as defined by applicable law) personal information of individuals under 16 years old.
Security and Retention of Your Information
While we take reasonable precautions to protect personal data, no security system is completely impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
- Any information you send to us may not be secure while in transit.
- We recommend avoiding insecure communication channels when sharing sensitive or confidential information.
Data Retention
We retain personal information based on various factors, including:
- Account management and Services delivery
- Legal compliance and obligations
- Dispute resolution and contract enforcement
Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These rights are not absolute and may apply only in specific circumstances. In some cases, we may decline a request as permitted by law.
Privacy Rights Overview
- Right to Access / Know – You may request access to personal information we hold about you, including how we use and share it.
- Right to Delete – You may request deletion of personal information we maintain about you.
- Right to Correct – You may request correction of inaccurate personal information.
- Right of Portability – In certain circumstances, you may request a copy of personal information and its transfer to a third party.
- Right to Restrict Processing – You may request limitations on how we process your personal information.
- Right to Withdraw Consent – If we rely on consent to process your data, you may withdraw it at any time.
- Right to Appeal – If we deny your request, you may appeal by replying directly to our response.
- Managing Communication Preferences – You may opt out of promotional emails using the unsubscribe link in our emails. Note: We may still send non-promotional messages related to your account and orders.
How to Exercise Your Rights
You may submit privacy requests through our Site or by contacting us using the details provided below.
We do not discriminate against users who exercise their rights.
Verification & Authorized Agents
Before processing your request, we may require verification of your identity, such as:
- Email address confirmation
- Account details verification
You may designate an authorized agent to act on your behalf. To process such a request, we require:
- Proof of authorization.
- Direct identity verification from you.
We will respond in accordance with applicable law.
Complaints
If you have concerns regarding how we process your personal information, please contact us using the details below.
If our response does not satisfy your concern, depending on your jurisdiction, you may:
- Appeal our decision using the contact details below.
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
International Users
Your personal information may be transferred, stored, and processed outside of your home country.
If we transfer personal information outside of Europe, we rely on:
- European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses
- Equivalent contracts approved by UK authorities, if applicable
- Transfers to countries deemed to provide adequate protection
Contact Information
If you have questions about our privacy practices or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at info@bestfuriendhandinpaw.com.