Effective date: April 11, 2026
Website: https://closetcachete.com
Company name: ClosetCacheté
Location: Ireland
Contact email: info@closetcachete.com
1. What information we collect
We collect only limited personal data from visitors to this website, including:
- Email address and first name when you sign up for our newsletter via Mailchimp.
- Name and email address when you submit a comment on a blog post or use the contact form.
- Basic technical information such as IP address, browser type, and device information when you visit the site, which is collected through tools like Google Analytics and WordPress commenting functions.
- Data related to clicks on affiliate links (for example, Amazon links), which is handled by the third‑party affiliate networks and analytics tools we use.
We do not collect sensitive personal data (such as racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, or health information) through this website.
2. How we use your information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To send you newsletters and updates that you have subscribed to via Mailchimp.
- To manage and display comments on blog posts and to respond to messages submitted through the contact form.
- To understand how visitors use the site (via Google Analytics and similar tools) so we can improve content and user experience.
- To track clicks on affiliate links (for example, Amazon links) so that we can earn commissions from affiliate programs, in accordance with the privacy and data‑handling policies of those networks.
3. How long we keep your data
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described above:
- Unsubscribed email addresses collected via Mailchimp are deleted after 30 days.
- Submissions via the contact form are stored for up to 1 year; after that period they are securely deleted or anonymized.
- Comment data may be retained for as long as the blog post remains published, unless you request deletion or we determine that removal is appropriate.
4. How we protect your data
We store your personal data using secure servers provided by our email‑marketing and hosting providers (for example, Mailchimp and your web host). We do not store sensitive data on our own servers beyond what is minimally required for comments and contact‑form messages, and we use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access or loss.
5. Who we share your information with
We may share your information with the following third parties:
- Mailchimp: for sending and managing newsletters. Mailchimp processes data in accordance with its own privacy policy and applicable data‑protection laws.
- Google Analytics: to collect aggregated website‑usage data. Google’s privacy‑focused tools process this data in accordance with its privacy policy.
- WordPress commenting system: to store and display comments on blog posts.
- Affiliate networks (for example, Amazon): when you click on affiliate links. These networks have their own privacy policies and may collect data in accordance with their terms.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We share data only to the extent necessary to provide the services described above and in line with applicable privacy laws.
6. Your rights (EU, UK, and other jurisdictions)
If you are in the European Union, the United Kingdom, or certain other jurisdictions (such as California), you may have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
- Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal and operational constraints.
- Withdraw consent to receive marketing emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our newsletters.
- Object to or restrict certain types of data processing, where applicable.
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: info@closetcachete.com. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe, in accordance with applicable law.
7. Cookies and tracking
This website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Record website usage statistics (via Google Analytics).
- Enable commenting and social‑sharing features.
- Track clicks on affiliate links (for example, Amazon links).
Most browsers allow you to manage or block cookies in your settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect how the site functions, such as the ability to leave comments or view personalized content.
8. Children and age restrictions
This website is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. While some of our blog posts may relate to outfits for school or college, they are intended for readers aged 16 and over. If you believe that we may have collected personal data from a child under 16, please contact us immediately at info@closetcachete.com, and we will take steps to delete the information.
9. International data transfers
This website can be accessed from anywhere in the world. Personal data you provide may be transferred to and stored in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA), including the United States, where our service providers (such as Mailchimp and Google) operate. When this happens, we rely on appropriate safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses approved by regulatory authorities) to protect your data in line with applicable data‑protection laws.
10. Changes to this privacy policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or website features. When we make significant changes, we will update the “Effective date” at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify our newsletter subscribers. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact us about privacy
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your personal data or this privacy policy, please email us at:
info@closetcachete.com.