Privacy Policy

At Chic Apparel Shop, we value your privacy as much as we value the perfect drape of our 1950s Halterneck Circle Dresses. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information with the same care we put into crafting our vintage-inspired collections.

1. Information We Collect

When you shop with us at urbanchicapparel.com, we may collect:

• Personal Details: Your name, email address, shipping address, and phone number – just enough to deliver your Betty Sundress or Circle Skirt with precision.
• Payment Information: Credit card details processed securely through our PCI-compliant systems (we never store full card numbers).
• Style Preferences: Your browsing behavior and purchase history to better serve your vintage fashion needs.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and device information to ensure our website fits your device as perfectly as our Capri Pants fit your silhouette.

2. How We Use Your Information

We treat your data with the same respect we give to our delicate silks:

• To process your orders for that perfect Gloria Dress or Denim Jacket
• To provide customer service that’s as responsive as our Button Betty Skirt’s fastenings
• To improve our website and collections (because even we appreciate a good fit adjustment)
• To send you carefully curated offers – only if you’ve opted in, like choosing the perfect Accessories to complement your look

3. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We’re as selective with your data as we are with our fabric suppliers:

• Service Providers: Trusted partners who help with shipping, payments, and website operations (all under strict confidentiality agreements).
• Legal Requirements: Only when absolutely necessary, like that one rare occasion you might need a Duffle Coat in July.
• Business Transfers: In the unlikely event we’re acquired, your information would be part of the transition (like passing down a cherished vintage piece).

We never sell your data to third parties – that would be as unthinkable as using synthetic fibers in our Boleros.

4. Data Storage & Security

Your information is protected with the same dedication we apply to preserving vintage patterns:

• Encrypted storage with 256-bit SSL security – the digital equivalent of a French seam
• Regular security audits to ensure your data remains as pristine as our Culottes on display
• Limited access to personal data within our organization

While we implement robust measures, no system is completely secure – much like how even the finest silk requires proper care.

5. Your Rights

You have rights over your data, just as you have choices in our Accessories collection:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data we hold
• Correction: Update inaccurate information (because even we occasionally misplace a button)
• Deletion: Ask us to remove your data under certain circumstances
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
• Complaints: Lodge concerns with relevant data protection authorities

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies – not the edible kind, but digital markers that help us:

• Remember your preferences (like your favorite dress style)
• Analyze site traffic to improve your shopping experience
• Enable features like your shopping cart

You can manage cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not work as smoothly as our Circle Skirts twirl without them.

7. International Data Transfers

While we’re based in Nashville, your data may travel internationally (much like our designs inspired by 1950s America but loved worldwide). We ensure all transfers maintain adequate protection.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our vintage-inspired collections are meant for adults. We don’t knowingly collect data from children under 16 without parental consent.

9. Policy Updates

We may update this policy occasionally – we’ll notify you of significant changes, just as we’d alert you to a new Betty Sundress colorway.

Last Updated: June 2023