Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2018
Last Updated: June 30, 2025
Collecting Personal Information
We collect various types of personal information, including:
Device Information
- Examples: browser type, IP address, time zone, cookie information, viewed
pages or products, search terms, and how you interact with the Site
- Source: Automatically collected using cookies, log files, and web beacons
- Purpose: To optimize the Site’s functionality and analyze user behavior
Order Information
- Examples: name, billing and shipping address, payment details (including
credit cards, PayPal, Shop Pay, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Klarna), email address,
and phone number
- Source: Collected directly from you
- Purpose: To process orders, arrange delivery, verify transactions, screen for
fraud, and provide customer communication and targeted advertising
Customer Support Information
- Examples: messages, support tickets, or inquiries sent via our contact forms
or apps
- Source: Collected directly from you
- Purpose: To provide support and improve your experience
Sharing Personal Information
We share your Personal Information with the following
trusted third-party service providers:
- Shopify – Store platform (https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy)
- Email Marketing Platforms – such as Privy or others for promotional
communication
- Customer Support Apps – general tools used to respond to inquiries and issues
- Analytics & Advertising Tools – including Google Analytics, Meta
(Facebook), Pinterest, TikTok, and other industry-standard advertising
platforms
We may also share information to comply with laws or lawful requests (e.g.,
subpoenas or investigations).
Behavioural Advertising
We use your information to provide personalized ads via
third-party platforms. You can opt out of targeted ads by visiting:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/settings/?tab=ads
- Google: https://www.google.com/settings/ads/anonymous
- Bing:
https://advertise.bingads.microsoft.com/en-us/resources/policies/personalized-ads
- Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/settings/privacy
- Digital Advertising Alliance: http://optout.aboutads.info
Lawful Basis (For EEA Residents)
If you reside in the European Economic Area (EEA), we
process your Personal Information under these lawful bases:
- Your consent
- The performance of our contract with you
- Compliance with legal obligations
- Protection of your vital interests
- Public interest tasks
- Our legitimate interests, provided they don’t override your rights
Retention of Information
We retain your information as long as necessary to fulfill
the purposes outlined, unless legally required to delete it. You may request
erasure by contacting info@apieceofafricatoyou.com.
Automatic Decision-Making
We do not use fully automated decision-making that
significantly affects you. Shopify uses limited automation to prevent fraud.
Selling Personal Information (CCPA)
We do not sell your personal information.
If you're a California resident, you may request:
- Access, correction, or deletion of your personal data
- Portability to another service
- To designate an agent to submit these requests
To submit a request, email: info@apieceofafricatoyou.com
Age Restrictions
Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of
13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided
personal information, contact us for deletion.
Cookies
We use cookies to provide a personalized and secure
experience. Types of cookies include:
- Essential cookies: (_ab, storefront_digest, _shopify_u)
- Analytics cookies: (_s, _shopify_s, _shopify_fs, _y, _shopify_y)
- Tracking cookies: (_tracking_consent, _landing_page, _orig_referrer)
- Third-party cookies: Google Analytics, Pinterest, Facebook, and others
You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings. Learn more at
https://www.allaboutcookies.org.
Do Not Track
We do not respond to “Do Not Track” signals, as there is no
industry standard for compliance.
Changes to Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to
reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted
with the revised date.
Contact
For questions or privacy concerns, contact us:
Email: info@apieceofafricatoyou.com
Mailing Address:
A Piece of Africa To You
PO BOX 860303
Plano, TX 75086
United States
If you're not satisfied with our response, you may contact your local data
protection authority. For UK/EU residents, see:
https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/