Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 1, 2024

1. Introduction
At Skin by Kim, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and how we protect it. This policy also outlines your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable laws.

2. Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you use our website, make a purchase, sign up for a consultation, or contact us. This may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Shipping address
• Payment details (credit card information, billing address, etc.)
• IP address and browsing behavior
• Information related to your skin type and preferences

Additionally, when you make a purchase through our online store, we use Stripe as our payment processor. Stripe may collect your payment information directly, including your card number, expiration date, CVV code, and billing address, to process your payment. We do not store this sensitive payment information on our servers.

3. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used for the following purposes:

• To process and fulfill your orders
• To provide personalized skincare recommendations
• To improve our website and services
• To communicate with you, including sending promotional emails (with your consent)
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
• To analyze and understand how our services are used
• To securely process your payments through Stripe

We may combine information we collect from different sources to improve our services and personalize your experience.

4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:

• To trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you (e.g., payment processors like Stripe, shipping companies)
• To comply with legal requirements, such as responding to a subpoena or court order
• In connection with a business transfer, such as a merger or acquisition
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of Skin by Kim, our customers, or others

We ensure that any third parties with whom we share your data comply with applicable data protection laws and only use your data for the specific purposes outlined above.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze website traffic, and deliver targeted advertising. Cookies are small files that a website or its service provider transfers to your computer’s hard drive through your web browser (if you allow) that enables the site