Privacy Policy

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Welcome to shopminicloth.com (“we”, “our”, or “us”). We are committed to protecting the privacy of parents and caregivers who shop with us for their children’s clothing needs. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information to provide and improve our services:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, shipping address, phone number, and payment details when you create an account or place an order.
• Children’s Information: Age, size preferences, and school information (for uniform purchases) to help recommend appropriate products.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data through cookies and similar technologies.
• Communication Data: Records of your interactions with our customer service team.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Process and fulfill your orders for baby clothes, school uniforms, and children’s footwear
• Provide size recommendations based on your child’s measurements
• Communicate about your orders, returns, and account
• Improve our website and product offerings
• Prevent fraud and enhance security
• Comply with legal obligations

We never use children’s personal information for marketing purposes without parental consent.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Payment processors (Visa, MasterCard, PayPal), shipping carriers (DHL, FedEx, EMS), and IT service providers.
• Business Partners: Brands like Mamas & Papas, Monsoon, and River Island for order fulfillment only.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. International Data Transfers

As we ship globally (excluding some Asian regions), your data may be transferred outside the UK/EEA. We ensure all transfers comply with data protection laws using standard contractual clauses or other safeguards.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

• Encrypted payment processing
• Secure servers with limited access
• Regular security assessments

Despite our efforts, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal information
• Restrict or object to processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent (where applicable)
• Lodge a complaint with the ICO

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

• Remember your preferences (like size selections)
• Analyze website traffic to improve our service
• Enable shopping cart functionality

You can manage cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect website functionality.

8. Children’s Privacy

While we sell children’s clothing, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. Parents should supervise their children’s use of our website.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. The “Last Updated” date at the top indicates when changes were made. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.