PRIVACY POLICY

Privacy Policy

Effective date: April 18, 2026

Empowerment Apparel (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information in connection with our website empowermentapparel.org and related services.

Information we collect

  • Information you provide: name, email address, billing and shipping address, phone number, payment information (processed by third-party processors—we do not store full card data), order details, and other information you submit.
  • Automatic/usage data: IP address, device and browser information, pages viewed, referrer URL, and analytics data.
  • Cookies and similar technologies: to enable site functionality, analyze usage, and serve personalized advertising.
  • Marketing data: when you sign up for newsletters or promotions.

How we use information

We use personal information to:

  • Process and fulfill orders, including shipping and payment.
  • Communicate with you about orders, updates, promotions, and customer service.
  • Improve and maintain our website and services.
  • Provide personalized content and advertising.
  • Detect and prevent fraud and abuse.
  • Comply with legal obligations.

Sharing and disclosure

We may share personal information with:

  • Service providers: payment processors (Stripe, Shopify Payments), shipping carriers (USPS, UPS, FedEx), fulfillment providers, email and marketing platforms (e.g., Klaviyo/Mailchimp), website hosting and analytics providers (e.g., Shopify, Google Analytics).
  • Legal and regulatory authorities: to comply with legal process or protect rights.
  • In connection with business transfers: in the event of a merger, sale, or acquisition.

Third-party links

Our site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies directly.

Cookies & tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for essential site functions, analytics, and advertising. We use services such as Google Analytics (GA4), Meta Pixel, and email platforms by default. To manage cookie preferences or opt out of certain types of tracking, use the cookie consent options on our site or browser settings.

Your rights and choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete your personal data; opt out of marketing communications; opt out of sale/sharing (if applicable); or object to or restrict processing. To exercise rights, email apparelempowering@gmail.com.

EU/EEA/UK (GDPR)

Legal bases include contract performance, legitimate interests, and consent where required. You may request access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, or object to processing by emailing apparelempowering@gmail.com.

California (CCPA/CPRA)

Categories collected include identifiers, commercial information, internet activity, and inferences. To exercise CCPA/CPRA rights, email apparelempowering@gmail.com. We will not discriminate for exercising these rights.

Data retention & security

We retain personal information as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes. We implement reasonable safeguards to protect personal data, but no transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Children

Our services are not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you believe a child under 16 has provided us personal data, contact apparelempowering@gmail.com to request deletion.

International transfers

Although we currently operate only within the U.S., service providers may transfer data to other countries. We protect transfers with appropriate safeguards where required.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy; we’ll post the revised version with a new effective date. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

Contact

Privacy questions or to exercise rights: apparelempowering@gmail.com | 719-445-6804