Privacy policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 12/2025

The Modern Collective operates this store and website, including all related information, content, features, tools, products, and services (collectively, the “Services”) to provide you with a curated shopping experience. The Modern Collective is powered by Shopify, which enables us to provide the Services to you.

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information when you visit, use, or make a purchase or other transaction using the Services, or otherwise communicate with us. If there is a conflict between our Terms of Service and this Privacy Policy, this Privacy Policy governs with respect to the collection, processing, and disclosure of your personal information.

By accessing or using any of the Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy.

Personal Information We Collect or Process

“Personal information” means information that identifies or can reasonably be linked to you. It does not include anonymized or de-identified data.

We may collect the following categories of personal information depending on how you interact with the Services and as permitted by law:

  • Contact details (name, billing/shipping address, email, phone number)
  • Financial information (payment card details, transaction confirmations)
  • Account information (username, password, preferences)
  • Transaction information (products viewed, purchased, returned)
  • Communications (customer support inquiries)
  • Device information (IP address, browser, identifiers)
  • Usage information (interaction and navigation data)

Personal Information Sources

We collect personal information from:

  • You directly
  • Automatically through cookies and similar technologies
  • Service providers acting on our behalf
  • Business partners and third parties

How We Use Your Personal Information

We use personal information to:

  • Provide and improve the Services
  • Process payments and fulfill orders
  • Personalize your shopping experience
  • Send marketing and promotional communications
  • Prevent fraud and ensure security
  • Provide customer support
  • Comply with legal obligations

How We Disclose Personal Information

We may disclose personal information:

  • To Shopify and service providers (payment processing, fulfillment, analytics)
  • To marketing partners for targeted advertising (subject to your rights)
  • When you direct or consent to disclosure
  • To affiliates within our corporate group
  • In connection with business transactions or legal obligations

You may opt out of targeted advertising or “sale”/“sharing” of personal information by contacting us or through Shopify’s Privacy Portal at https://privacy.shopify.com.

Relationship with Shopify

The Services are hosted by Shopify, which processes personal information to provide and improve the Services. Shopify may process your information across jurisdictions.

Shopify acts as an independent controller for certain data uses. To learn more, visit the Shopify Consumer Privacy Policy at https://privacy.shopify.com.

Third-Party Websites

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or platforms linked through our Services.

Children’s Data

The Services are not intended for children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of majority.

As of the effective date of this Privacy Policy, we do not knowingly “sell” or “share” personal information of individuals under 16 years of age.

Security and Retention

No security system is perfect. We retain personal information only as long as necessary to provide Services, comply with legal obligations, and enforce policies.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access or know your personal information
  • Request deletion or correction
  • Request data portability
  • Opt out of targeted advertising or sale/sharing
  • Withdraw consent (EU/UK only)

We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals where required by law.

International Transfers

We may transfer personal information outside your country. Where required, we rely on recognized safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted with a revised “Last updated” date.

Contact

For privacy questions or to exercise your rights, contact:

Email: themodernroomdecor@gmail.com

For purposes of applicable data protection laws, The Modern Collective is the data controller of your personal information.