Privacy Policy

Welcome to Costetic Make-up Store! At beautymakeupco.com, we believe that beautiful makeup should be accessible to everyone, and that includes protecting your privacy with the same care we put into formulating our long-lasting, vibrant cosmetics. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms outlined here. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our website.

1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our website:

Personal Information

• Contact Details: Name, email address, shipping address, and phone number when you place an order or create an account
• Payment Information: Credit/debit card details or PayPal account information (processed securely through our payment gateways)
• Order History: Products purchased, order dates, and order values

Technical Information

• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, click patterns, and products viewed
• Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address to provide relevant shipping options and currency

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various business purposes:

• Order Fulfillment: To process and ship your orders, send order confirmations, and provide customer support
• Payment Processing: To securely process payments through our certified payment gateways
• Customer Service: To respond to your inquiries and provide beauty recommendations
• Personalization: To suggest products that match your beauty preferences and browsing history
• Website Improvement: To analyze how customers use our site and enhance your shopping experience
• Marketing: To send promotional emails about new products, special offers, or beauty tips (only with your consent)
• Security: To protect against fraudulent transactions and unauthorized access to your account

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We value your trust and do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted partners who assist in website operation, payment processing, order fulfillment, and marketing services (all bound by confidentiality agreements)
• Shipping Carriers: With delivery services like UPS, FedEx, or national postal services to ship your orders
• Legal Compliance: When required by law, regulation, or legal process
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or portion of our assets

For international orders, your data may be transferred to countries outside your residence, but we ensure adequate protection through standard contractual clauses or other approved mechanisms.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your security is our priority, just like it is with our payment processing. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption: We use industry-standard SSL encryption to protect data transmission
• Secure Storage: Your data is stored on secure servers with limited access
• Payment Protection: Your financial details are never stored on our servers and are processed through PCI-DSS compliant payment gateways
• Data Retention: We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law

While we implement these security measures, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information in your account
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time using the link in our emails
• Data Portability: Request a transfer of your data to another service provider
• Restriction: Request limitations on how we process your data in certain circumstances

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Like most beauty e-commerce sites, we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your shopping experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality, such as adding items to your cart
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
• Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
• Targeting Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign performance

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

7. International Data Transfers

As we ship to beauty enthusiasts worldwide (with only a few exceptions), your data may be processed in countries outside your own. We ensure such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws through appropriate safeguards.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

10. Contact Us

Thank you for trusting Costetic Make-up Store with your beauty needs and your personal information. We’re committed to protecting both with the highest standards of care.