Privacy Policy | Data Protection

Last updated: June 2025

Introduction

Welcome to The Classic Shelf ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and make purchases. For purposes of this Privacy Policy, "you" and "your" means you as the user of the Services, whether you are a customer, website visitor, or another individual whose information we have collected pursuant to this Privacy Policy.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using and accessing any of the Services, you agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this Privacy Policy, please do not use or access any of the Services.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new effective date.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when making a purchase or creating an

Account:

Name
Email address
Billing address
Payment information
Purchase history

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Cookies and usage data

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

Process and fulfill your orders
Send order confirmations and updates
Provide customer support
Send marketing communications (with your consent)
Improve our website and services
Comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

Payment processors to complete transactions
Shipping partners to deliver your orders
Service providers who assist in our operations
Legal authorities when required by law

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your information
Opt-out of marketing communications
Request a copy of your data

Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience by remembering your preferences and enabling certain website functionality.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They enable core functionality such as:

Shopping cart functionality
Secure login areas
User preferences and settings
Security features

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our site performance and user experience. These cookies collect information such as:

Pages visited and time spent on site
Traffic sources and user behavior patterns
Device and browser information
General location data (city/state level)

Marketing Cookies

With your consent, we may use marketing cookies to:

Remember your preferences for future visits
Provide personalized content and recommendations
Enable email signup and newsletter functionality

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings:

Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website, including your ability to make purchases.

Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies, including:

Payment processors for secure transactions
Analytics services to improve website performance
Email marketing platforms (if you subscribe to our newsletter)

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies and personal information.

Children's Privacy

The Services are not intended to be used by children, and we do not knowingly collect any personal information about children. If you are the parent or guardian of a child who has provided us with their personal information, you may contact us using the contact details set out below to request that it be deleted.