Privacy Policy for 8 Star Patterns
Effective Date: May 17, 2026
Welcome to 8 Star Patterns (“8 Star Patterns,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, purchase products, join our SMS or email lists, interact with us on social media, or otherwise engage with our brand.
This Privacy Policy is designed to align with applicable privacy laws in Canada and the United States, including:
- Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
- Applicable provincial privacy laws
- U.S. state consumer privacy laws where applicable (including California consumer privacy standards)
By using our website or services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information:
Information You Provide Directly
When you place an order, subscribe, contact us, or participate in promotions, we may collect:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Shipping and billing address
- Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
- Social media usernames
- Customer support communications
- SMS marketing opt-in information
Information Collected Automatically
When you use our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Device type
- Browser type
- Operating system
- Website usage data
- Referral links
- Cookies and tracking technologies
- Shopping activity and preferences
Information from Third Parties
We may receive information from:
- Payment processors
- Shopify or e-commerce platforms
- Advertising partners
- Analytics providers
- Social media platforms
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Process and fulfill orders
- Provide customer service
- Send order confirmations and shipping updates
- Operate and improve our website
- Prevent fraud and unauthorized transactions
- Personalize user experiences
- Send marketing emails and SMS messages
- Run promotions, giveaways, and campaigns
- Analyze website traffic and performance
- Comply with legal obligations
3. SMS & Email Marketing
By subscribing to our SMS or email list, you agree to receive marketing communications from 8 Star Patterns.
These messages may include:
- Product launches
Exclusive drops - Promotions
- Cart reminders
- Event announcements
- Brand updates
You may unsubscribe at any time by:
- Clicking the unsubscribe link in emails
- Replying “STOP” to SMS messages
Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier.
We do not sell SMS consent or phone numbers to third parties for their independent marketing purposes.
4. Payment Processing
Payments made through our website are processed by secure third-party payment processors such as Stripe, Shopify Payments, or other authorized providers.
We do not store complete credit card numbers on our servers.
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember user preferences
- Analyze website performance
- Improve shopping experiences
- Deliver targeted advertising
- Measure marketing effectivenes
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website functionality.
6. Sharing of Information
We may share personal information with trusted third parties only as necessary to operate our business, including:
- Payment processors
- Shipping providers
- Marketing platforms
- Website hosting providers
- Analytics services
- Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law
We do not sell personal information in exchange for monetary compensation.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:
- Fulfill business purposes
- Maintain legal compliance
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce agreements
When information is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymize it.
8. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Withdraw marketing consent
- Request information about data usage
To make a privacy-related request, contact us using the details below.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed toward children under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will delete it promptly.
10. Security Measures
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
However, no internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
11. International Users
Your information may be processed and stored in Canada, the United States, or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.
By using our services, you consent to the transfer and processing of information outside your home jurisdiction where permitted by law.
12. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.
We encourage users to review the privacy policies of third-party services before providing personal information.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory changes.
Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Continued use of our website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
14. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, you may contact:
8 Star Patterns
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Email: [email protected]
Website: 8 Star Patterns