Welcome, time-traveling fashion enthusiast! At Fancy Dress Shop, we believe that protecting your personal information is as important as finding the perfect decade-themed costume. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website, fancydresssales.com. By using our site, you agree to the practices described here. Just like our commitment to secure payments, we’re dedicated to transparent and responsible data handling.

1. Information We Collect

To provide you with a seamless shopping experience—from browsing our 1920’s flapper dresses to checking out with your 1980’s neon outfit—we may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: When you make a purchase or create an account, we collect details like your name, email address, shipping address (e.g., for deliveries to San Jose or international locations), and payment information (e.g., credit card details processed securely via encrypted methods).
  • Transaction Data: We record information about your orders, including the products you buy (e.g., accessories or Afros), payment method (such as Visa, MasterCard, JCB, or PayPal), and shipping preferences.
  • Technical Data: We automatically collect information like your IP address, browser type, and device details to improve site performance and security.
  • Usage Data: We track how you interact with our website, such as the pages you visit (e.g., our decade-themed menus) and the time spent on the site, using cookies and similar technologies.
  • Communication Data: If you contact our customer service at [email protected], we may keep records of those interactions.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to enhance your time-traveling costume adventure, focusing on security and convenience. Key uses include:

  • Processing Orders: To fulfill your purchases, manage payments (using encrypted processing for credit cards or PayPal), and ship items globally (excluding some remote areas in Asia and select locations).
  • Improving Our Services: Analyzing usage data to optimize our website, from the 1920’s to 2000’s collections, and ensure a smooth checkout experience.
  • Customer Support: Responding to your inquiries and providing assistance, such as helping with payment issues or group orders for free shipping over $50.
  • Marketing and Communications: With your consent, we may send updates about new products, promotions, or decade-themed events. You can opt out at any time.
  • Security and Compliance: Protecting against fraud and ensuring our practices meet legal standards, such as PCI-DSS for payment processing.

3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We value your trust and only share your data in limited circumstances, always with a focus on security:

  • Service Providers: We work with trusted partners for payment processing (e.g., for Visa, MasterCard, or JCB transactions), shipping, and website analytics. These partners are bound by contracts to protect your data.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, such as to comply with regulations in the US or other regions we serve.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or sale, your data may be transferred to a new owner, who will continue to uphold this policy.
  • With Your Consent: We will share data only if you explicitly agree, such as for special promotions or international shipping arrangements.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Data Storage and Security

Just as we use SSL encryption for secure payments, we employ robust measures to protect your data:

  • Storage: Your data is stored on secure servers, with access limited to authorized personnel. We retain information only as long as necessary for business purposes or as required by law.
  • Security Measures: We use industry-standard technologies, including encryption and firewalls, to safeguard against unauthorized access. Our payment processors are PCI-DSS compliant, ensuring your financial details are protected from checkout to delivery.
  • International Transfers: As a global shop, data may be processed outside your home country, but we ensure it is protected under applicable laws like the GDPR for European customers.

5. Your Rights

You have control over your personal information, reflecting our commitment to transparency. Depending on your location, rights may include:

  • Access and Correction: You can request to view or update your personal data by contacting us.
  • Deletion: You may ask us to delete your information, subject to legal obligations.
  • Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the link in our communications or by emailing us.
  • Data Portability: In some regions, you can request a copy of your data in a readable format.

To exercise these rights, reach out to us at [email protected]. We will respond promptly, just like our customer service for payment questions.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tools to enhance your browsing experience, making it as effortless as slipping into a 1970’s disco outfit:

  • What Are Cookies? Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences, analyze site traffic, and personalize content.
  • How We Use Them: They enable features like remembering your cart items, improving site navigation through our decade menus, and serving relevant ads (with your consent).
  • Managing Cookies: You can adjust your browser settings to block cookies, but this may limit some website functions. By using our site, you consent to our cookie use as described here.

We may also use third-party analytics services to understand how customers like you explore our collections from the Roaring 20’s to the Y2K 2000’s.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or laws. If we do, we will post the revised version on our website with an updated effective date. Continued use of our site after changes constitutes acceptance.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, don’t hesitate to reach out! Contact our team at [email protected], or write to us at:

Fancy Dress Shop
4062 Thunder Road
San Jose, US 95134

Thank you for trusting Fancy Dress Shop with your costume needs—we’re here to make your time-traveling journey secure and stylish!