Effective Date: 29-Oct-2024
Last Updated: 26-Jun-2025
Privacy Policy
Essentials Hoodies (“we,” “us,” or “our”), operated by Total Comfort Solar LLC, respects your privacy. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our website (https://essentialzhoodies.shop) or purchase our products.
1. Data Controller
We are the data controller for personal data collected through this website.
2. Data Subjects
This policy applies to:
Visitors: Individuals browsing our website.
Customers: Those purchasing products or creating accounts.
Contacts: Individuals reaching out via email/phone.
3. Personal Data Collected
3.1 Categories of Data
(Asterisk () denotes mandatory fields for order processing.)*
| Data Type | Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Details* | Name, email, phone number | Contractual necessity |
| Order Data* | Billing/shipping address, payment details (processed via Stripe/PayPal) | Contractual necessity |
| Technical Data | IP address, device ID, browser type | Legitimate interest |
| Usage Data | Pages visited, products viewed (via cookies) | Consent (non-essential) |
Note: We never collect sensitive data (e.g., race, health info) without explicit consent.
4. Purposes of Processing
We use your data to:
Fulfill orders (process payments, ship products).
Improve user experience (website analytics, personalized ads*).
Comply with legal obligations (tax, fraud prevention).
Direct marketing (only with your explicit consent).
For Google Shopping Ads compliance:
Transparent tracking: We disclose use of Google Analytics/Ads (opt-out links provided in Section 6).
No hidden data sharing: Data is only shared with vendors necessary for order fulfillment (Section 5).
5. Data Sharing & Third Parties
We share data only with:
| Recipient | Purpose | Safeguards |
|---|---|---|
| Payment processors | Stripe, PayPal | PCI-DSS compliance |
| Shipping carriers | UPS, USPS | Confidentiality agreements |
| Analytics, Shopping Ads | Anonymized where possible | |
| Legal authorities | If required by law | Data minimization |
Key Google Compliance Points:
No unauthorized transfers: We prohibit third parties from using data for their own purposes.
Contracts with processors: All vendors sign DPAs (Data Processing Agreements).
6. Cookies & Tracking
We use:
Essential cookies: For checkout functionality (no consent required).
Analytics/ads cookies: Only with prior consent (via cookie banner).
Opt-out options:
(Full details in our Cookie Policy.)
7. Data Retention
| Data Type | Retention Period | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Order records | 3 years | Tax compliance |
| Inactive accounts | 30 days post-deletion request | GDPR “Right to Erasure” |
| Marketing data | Until consent withdrawal | Consent-based |
8. Your Rights
Under GDPR/CCPA, you may:
Access, correct, or delete your data.
Withdraw consent for marketing/cookies.
Port data (request a copy in machine-readable format).
To exercise rights:
Email: support@essentialzhoodies.shop
Phone: +1-386-205-7406
9. Direct Marketing
We only send promotional emails if you:
Opt-in during checkout or
Check a box (e.g., “Subscribe to updates”).
To unsubscribe: Click “Unsubscribe” in any email or contact us.
10. Policy Updates
Changes will be posted here with a new “Last Updated” date. Continued use after 30 days constitutes acceptance.
11. Contact Us
Essentials Hoodies
Address: 1345 N US Hwy 1, Ormond Beach, FL 32174
Email: support@essentialzhoodies.shop
Phone: +1-386-205-7406