Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 1, 2025

1. Introduction

Couture Aisha ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit www.coutureaisha.com and purchase our products.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

  • Identity Data: Full name, date of birth
  • Contact Data: Email address, phone number, delivery address, billing address
  • Financial Data: Payment card details (processed by secure payment providers)
  • Transaction Data: Purchase history, order details, payment records
  • Account Data: Username, password, preferences

Technical Information

  • Device Data: IP address, browser type, operating system
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, click patterns
  • Cookies: Session cookies, preference cookies, security cookies

Special Documentation

  • Security Videos: Unboxing videos for fraud prevention
  • Identity Verification: ID copies for high-value orders
  • Communication Records: Emails, customer service interactions

3. How We Use Your Information

Order Processing

  • Process and deliver your orders
  • Process payments and prevent fraud
  • Communicate about your order status
  • Handle returns and refunds

Legal Compliance

  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Prevent and detect fraud
  • Verify identity for high-value transactions
  • Respond to legal requests

Business Operations

  • Improve our products and services
  • Customer support
  • Send important updates about policy changes
  • Internal record keeping

Marketing (with consent)

  • Send promotional emails about new products
  • Special offers and discounts
  • Fashion tips and style guides

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

  • Contract: To fulfill your order
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with laws
  • Legitimate Interests: To prevent fraud and protect our business
  • Consent: For marketing communications

5. Who We Share Your Data With

Service Providers

  • Payment Processors: To process payments securely
  • Shipping Companies: DHL and postal services for delivery
  • Cloud Storage: For secure data storage
  • Email Services: For order confirmations and updates

Legal Requirements

  • Law enforcement agencies (when legally required)
  • Courts and regulatory bodies
  • Fraud prevention agencies
  • Government authorities

We NEVER:

  • Sell your personal data
  • Share data with third parties for their marketing
  • Transfer data without security measures

6. International Transfers

Your data may be transferred outside Azerbaijan for:

  • Payment processing
  • International shipping
  • Cloud storage

We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for all international transfers.

7. Data Security

Protection Measures

  • SSL encryption for all transactions
  • Secure password requirements
  • Limited access to personal data
  • Regular security audits
  • PCI DSS compliance for payment data

Your Responsibilities

  • Keep your password secure
  • Don't share account details
  • Log out after using shared computers
  • Report suspicious activity immediately

8. Data Retention

We retain your data for:

  • Order Information: 7 years (tax/legal requirements)
  • Account Data: Until account deletion request
  • Marketing Lists: Until you unsubscribe
  • Security Videos: 1 year (fraud prevention)
  • Payment Records: As required by financial regulations

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Update incorrect information
  • Deletion: Request deletion (subject to legal requirements)
  • Restriction: Limit how we use your data
  • Portability: Receive your data in portable format
  • Object: Opt-out of marketing communications
  • Withdraw Consent: For consent-based processing

To exercise these rights, email: [email protected]

10. Cookies

Essential Cookies

  • Shopping cart functionality
  • Security features
  • User authentication

Analytics Cookies (with consent)

  • Understand website usage
  • Improve user experience

Marketing Cookies (with consent)

  • Personalized advertisements
  • Measure ad effectiveness

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

11. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for persons under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you are under 18, do not use our website or provide any information.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies before providing any information.

13. Marketing Communications

Opt-In

  • You can subscribe to our newsletter during checkout
  • Separate consent for marketing emails
  • Clear unsubscribe option in every email

Opt-Out

  • Click "unsubscribe" in any marketing email
  • Email us at: [email protected]
  • Update preferences in your account

14. Data Breach Notification

In case of a data breach that may affect your rights and freedoms:

  • We will notify authorities within 72 hours
  • We will inform affected customers without delay
  • We will provide information about the breach and steps taken

15. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

16. Contact Information

Data Controller

Couture Aisha

Azadliq Avenue 94

Baku, Azerbaijan

Privacy Inquiries

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +994504720110

Data Protection Complaints

If you're unsatisfied with our response, you may contact your local data protection authority.

17. California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under CCPA:

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to know if information is sold or disclosed
  • Right to say no to sale of personal information
  • Right to equal service and price

18. GDPR Compliance

For EU residents, we comply with GDPR requirements:

  • Lawful basis for all processing
  • Data minimization principles
  • Privacy by design
  • Data protection impact assessments where required

19. Consent

By using our website and providing your information, you consent to:

  • Collection and use of information as described
  • International transfer of data
  • Contact for order-related communications

For marketing communications, separate explicit consent is required.

20. Sensitive Data

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data (race, religion, health information, etc.) except:

  • Payment information (required for orders)
  • Identity verification (for fraud prevention)

Last Updated: March 1, 2025

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