Privacy policy
Introduction
Aphrodisiac ("Aphrodisiac," "we," "us," or "our") operates the website located at
www.aphrodisiacnewyork.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use,
disclose, store, and protect information about you when you visit the Site, place an order,
contact our customer service team, or otherwise interact with us.
By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this
Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the practices described here, please discontinue use
of the Site.
Information We Collect
We collect the following categories of information:
Information you provide directly. This includes your first and last name, billing address,
shipping address, email address, telephone number, payment details, order history, account
login credentials where an account is created, and any information contained in messages
you send to us.
Information collected automatically. When you visit the Site, we automatically collect
certain technical data, including your IP address, browser type and version, device type,
operating system, screen resolution, referring website, pages viewed, time spent on pages,and the dates and times of your visits. This information is collected through cookies and
similar tracking technologies.
Information from third parties. We may receive information about you from payment
processors, shipping carriers, fraud prevention services, analytics providers, and
advertising platforms. We do not receive or store complete payment card numbers.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
To process, fulfill, and deliver your orders
To send order confirmations, shipping notifications, and tracking updates
To respond to your inquiries, requests, and customer service matters
To process refunds, returns, and exchanges
To detect, prevent, and investigate fraudulent transactions and unauthorized activity
To improve the functionality, content, and performance of the Site
To personalize your browsing experience and display relevant product recommendations
To send marketing communications where you have consented to receive them
To comply with applicable legal obligations, including tax, customs, and accounting
requirements
To enforce our Terms of Service and protect our legal rights
Legal Bases for Processing
Where applicable law requires a legal basis for processing personal data, we rely on the
following:
Performance of a contract. Processing necessary to fulfill your order and provide the
services you have requested.
Consent. Processing carried out where you have given clear consent, such as subscribing
to marketing emails. You may withdraw consent at any time.
Legitimate interests. Processing necessary for our legitimate business interests, including
fraud prevention, security, business analytics, and service improvement, provided those
interests are not overridden by your rights.
Legal obligation. Processing necessary to comply with laws to which we are subject.Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Site uses cookies, pixels, tags, and similar technologies. Cookies are small text files
stored on your device that allow the Site to recognize your browser and retain certain
information.
We use the following categories of cookies:
Strictly necessary cookies. Required for the Site to function, including cart functionality,
checkout, and account authentication. These cannot be disabled through our Site.
Performance and analytics cookies. Used to understand how visitors navigate the Site,
which pages are most visited, and where errors occur.
Functional cookies. Used to remember your preferences, such as language, currency, and
region.
Advertising and targeting cookies. Used to deliver advertisements relevant to your
interests and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through their settings. Disabling certain
cookies may affect the availability or performance of parts of the Site.
Disclosure of Information
We do not sell your personal information. We disclose information only in the following
circumstances:
Service providers. We share information with third parties who perform services on our
behalf, including payment processors, e-commerce platform providers, shipping and
logistics carriers, customs brokers, email service providers, analytics providers, and
customer service platforms. These parties are authorized to use your information only as
necessary to provide services to us.
Legal and regulatory disclosure. We may disclose information where required by law,
subpoena, court order, or governmental request, or where we believe in good faith that
disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others, or to
investigate fraud.
Business transfers. In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, sale of assets, or
insolvency proceeding, information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will
take reasonable steps to ensure the information remains subject to protections consistent
with this Privacy Policy.
With your direction. We may share information with other parties where you have
instructed or authorized us to do so.Payment Processing
All payments are processed by third party payment providers. Payment card details are
transmitted directly to the payment provider through encrypted channels and are not stored
on our servers. Your use of payment services is subject to the terms and privacy policies of
the relevant payment provider.
International Data Transfers
We ship internationally and use service providers located in multiple countries. As a result,
your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in countries other than
your country of residence, including the United States. These countries may have data
protection laws that differ from those in your jurisdiction. Where required, we implement
appropriate safeguards for such transfers, including standard contractual clauses.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in
this Privacy Policy, including to complete transactions, maintain business records, resolve
disputes, and comply with legal, tax, accounting, and customs obligations. When
information is no longer required, we delete or anonymize it in accordance with our retention
practices.
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal
information:
The right to request access to the personal information we hold about you
The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
The right to request deletion of your personal information
The right to object to or restrict certain processing activities
The right to request a portable copy of your information in a machine readable format
The right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
The right to opt out of marketing communications
The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@aphrodisiacnewyork.com. We may
request information sufficient to verify your identity before acting on a request. We will
respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.Marketing Communications
If you have subscribed to our mailing list, you will receive emails regarding new releases,
restocks, promotions, and brand announcements. You may unsubscribe at any time using
the link included in every marketing email or by contacting us at
info@aphrodisiacnewyork.com. Unsubscribing from marketing emails does not affect
transactional messages such as order confirmations and shipping notifications.
Data Security
We implement technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal
information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These
measures include encryption of data in transit, access controls, and the use of reputable
service providers. No method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic
storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children's Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect
personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected
personal information from a child under 16, we will delete that information. If you believe a
child has provided us with personal information, contact us at
info@aphrodisiacnewyork.com.
Third Party Links
The Site may contain links to third party websites, applications, or services. We are not
responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties. We encourage you to
review the privacy policies of any third party site you visit.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices,
technology, legal requirements, or business operations. The revised version will be posted
on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Site following the
posting of changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.
Contact
Questions, requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed to:
Aphrodisiac
Email: info@aphrodisiacnewyork.com
Website: www.aphrodisiacnewyork.com