Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
At Simer’s, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how customers can contact us regarding privacy-related requests.
1. Information We Collect
When you visit our website, place an order, create an account, subscribe to marketing, or contact us, we may collect certain information.
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Type of Information |
Examples |
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Personal information |
Name, email address, phone number |
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Shipping information |
Delivery address, billing address |
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Order information |
Products purchased, order value, order history |
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Payment-related information |
Payment status, transaction details, billing confirmation |
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Website usage data |
Pages viewed, device type, browser, IP address |
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Marketing data |
Email preferences, campaign engagement, sign-up source |
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information unless required for a specific customer service or legal purpose.
2. Payment and Checkout Data
Payments are processed through secure third-party payment providers. Simer’s does not store full credit card or debit card information on its website.
Payment providers may collect and process payment details in accordance with their own privacy and security policies.
3. How We Use Customer Information
We may use customer information for the following purposes:
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Purpose |
Explanation |
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Order processing |
To confirm, fulfill, and deliver purchases |
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Customer support |
To respond to questions, complaints, or requests |
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Shipping updates |
To provide order tracking and delivery communication |
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Payment verification |
To process payments and prevent fraud |
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Marketing |
To send promotional emails if consent is given |
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Website improvement |
To understand user behavior and improve experience |
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Legal compliance |
To comply with applicable laws and regulations |
4. Email Marketing Consent
Customers may choose to subscribe to Simer’s marketing emails, promotional offers, product updates, and brand communications.
You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the email or contacting us directly.
Transactional emails, such as order confirmations, shipping updates, and customer service messages, may still be sent even if you unsubscribe from marketing emails.
5. Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve website functionality, analyze traffic, remember preferences, and support marketing efforts.
Cookies may help us understand:
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Data Point |
Purpose |
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Website visits |
Understand traffic volume |
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Product views |
Identify customer interest |
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Cart activity |
Improve checkout experience |
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Ad performance |
Measure marketing effectiveness |
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Device/browser data |
Improve website performance |
Customers may disable cookies through their browser settings, but some website features may not function properly as a result.
6. Third-Party Tools
Simer’s may use third-party platforms and tools to operate, analyze, market, and improve the website.
These may include:
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Tool/Platform |
Purpose |
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Shopify |
Website hosting, checkout, order management |
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Google Analytics |
Website traffic and behavior analytics |
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Meta Pixel |
Advertising measurement and retargeting |
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Klaviyo |
Email and SMS marketing, if used |
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Payment processors |
Secure payment handling |
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Shipping carriers |
Order delivery and tracking |
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Customer support tools |
Responding to customer inquiries |
These third parties may collect or process information according to their own privacy policies.
7. Sharing of Information
Simer’s does not sell customers' personal information in the traditional sense.
We may share customer information only when necessary for:
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Reason |
Example |
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Order fulfillment |
Sharing address with shipping carrier |
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Payment processing |
Payment provider verification |
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Marketing operations |
Email platform or ad analytics tools |
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Legal compliance |
Responding to lawful requests |
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Fraud prevention |
Protecting the business and customers |
8. Customer Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.
These may include the right to:
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Right |
Description |
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Access |
Request a copy of personal information held about you |
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Correction |
Request correction of inaccurate information |
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Deletion |
Request deletion of certain personal information |
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Opt out |
Unsubscribe from marketing communications |
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Restrict processing |
Limit certain uses of your information |
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Data portability |
Request information in a usable format, where applicable |
To make a privacy request, contact us using the details below.
9. Data Retention
We retain customer information only as long as necessary for business, legal, tax, accounting, fraud prevention, and customer service purposes.
Order records may be retained for compliance and operational reasons.
10. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect customer information from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, alteration, or disclosure.
However, no method of online transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Children’s Privacy
Simer’s website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.
Continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.
