PRIVACY POLICY

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This Privacy Policy applies between you, the User of this Website, and   USASTARFASHION  , the owner and provider of this Website.  USASTARFASHION  takes the privacy of your information very seriously. This Privacy Policy applies to our use of any and all Data collected by us or provided by you in relation to your use of the Website.

This Privacy Policy should be read alongside, and in addition to, our Terms and Conditions, which can be found at: https://www.usastarfashion.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/. 

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully.

Definitions and Interpretation

1.  In this Privacy Policy, the following definitions are used:

Data

collectively all information that you submit to  USASTARFASHION via the Website. This definition incorporates, where applicable, the definitions provided in the Data Protection Laws;

Cookies

a small text file placed on your computer by this Website when you visit certain parts of the Website and/or when you use certain features of the Website. Details of the cookies used by this Website are set out in the clause below (Cookies);

Data Protection Laws

any applicable law relating to the processing of personal Data, including but not limited to the GDPR, and any national implementing and supplementary laws, regulations and secondary legislation;

GDPR 

•   Ionel Niscoveanu trading as USASTARFASHION , we or us

   the UK General Data Protection Regulation;  

•  Ionel Niscoveanu trading as USASTARFASHION of 43 Castel Grange, Skelton-in-Cleveland, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Ts122dn

UK and EU Cookie Law    

• the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 as amended by the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) (Amendment) Regulations 2011 & the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) (Amendment) Regulations 2018;

User or you  

• any third party that accesses the Website and is not either (i) employed by  USASTARFASHION and acting in the course of their employment or (ii) engaged as a consultant or otherwise providing services to  USASTARFASHION and accessing the Website in connection with the provision of such services; and

Website

• the website that you are currently using, www.vintagejersys.com, and any sub-domains of this site unless expressly excluded by their own terms and conditions.

2.   In this Privacy Policy, unless the context requires a different interpretation:

a. the singular includes the plural and vice versa;

b. references to sub-clauses, clauses, schedules or appendices are to sub-clauses, clauses, schedules or appendices of this Privacy Policy;

c.  a reference to a person includes firms, companies, government entities, trusts and partnerships;

 d. "including" is understood to mean "including without limitation";

 e. reference to any statutory provision includes any modification or amendment of it;

 f.  the headings and sub-headings do not form part of this Privacy Policy.

Scope of this Privacy Policy

3.This Privacy Policy applies only to the actions of   USASTARFASHION  and Users with respect to this Website. It does not extend to any websites that can be accessed from this Website including, but not limited to, any links we may provide to social media websites.

4.For purposes of the applicable Data Protection Laws, USASTARFASHION  is the "data controller". This means USASTARFASHION    determines the purposes for which, and the manner in which, your Data is processed.

Data Collected

 5. We may collect the following Data, which includes personal Data, from you:

a.name;

b. contact Information such as email addresses and telephone numbers;

c. demographic information such as postcode, preferences and interests;

d. IP address (automatically collected);

e. web browser type and version (automatically collected);

f. operating system (automatically collected);

g. a list of URLs starting with a referring site, your activity on this Website, and the site you exit to (automatically collected);

in each case, in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

How We Collect Data

6. We collect Data in the following ways:

a. data is given to us by you; and

b. data is collected automatically.

Data That is Given to Us by You

 7.  USASTARFASHION will collect your Data in a number of ways, for example:

a. when you contact us through the Website, by telephone, post, e-mail or through any other means;

b. when you register with us and set up an account to receive our products/services;

c. when you complete surveys that we use for research purposes (although you are not obliged to respond to them);

d. hen you enter a competition or promotion through a social media channel;

e. when you make payments to us, through this Website or otherwise;

f. when you elect to receive marketing communications from us;

g. when you use our services;

g. in each case, in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Data That is Collected Automatically

8. To the extent that you access the Website, we will collect your Data automatically, for example:

a. we automatically collect some information about your visit to the Website. This information helps us to make improvements to Website content and navigation, and includes your IP address, the date, times and frequency with which you access the Website and the way you use and interact with its content.

We use the Device Information that we collect to help us screen for potential risk and fraud (in particular, your IP address), and more generally to improve and optimize our Site (for example, by generating analytics about how our customers browse and interact with the Site, and to assess the success of our marketing and advertising campaigns).

Your privacy is important to us at Usastarfashion, and we take great care to protect your personal information. We work with trusted third-party providers like Wix , Ecwide ,Klarna ,Paypal ,Lightspeed ,Royal Mail to make sure that your information is secure. We also use Google Analytics to help us understand how our customers use our site, and to improve your browsing experience. Rest assured that your personal information is in good hands with us.

  Can read more about how Google uses your Personal Information here:  https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/.  You can also opt-out of Google Analytics here:  https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

we may also share your Personal Information to comply with applicable laws and regulations, to respond to a subpoena, search warrant or other lawful request for information we receive, or to otherwise protect our rights.
As described above, we use your Personal Information to provide you with targeted advertisements or marketing communications we believe may be of interest to you.  For more information about how targeted advertising works, you can visit the Network Advertising Initiative’s (“NAI”) educational page at http://www.networkadvertising.org/understanding-online-advertising/how-does-it-work.

You can opt out of targeted advertising by:

    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
Additionally, you can opt out of some of these services by visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance’s opt-out portal at:  http://optout.aboutads.info/.

b. we will collect your Data automatically via cookies, in line with the cookie settings on your browser. For more information about cookies, and how we use them on the Website, see the section below, headed "Cookies".

Our Use of Data

9.Any or all of the above Data may be required by us from time to time in order to provide you with the best possible service and experience when using our Website. Specifically, Data may be used by us for the following reasons:

a. internal record keeping;

b. improvement of our products / services;

c. transmission by email of marketing materials that may be of interest to you;

d. contact for market research purposes which may be done using email, telephone, fax or mail. Such information may be used to customise or update the Website;

in each case, in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. We may use your Data for the above purposes if we deem it necessary to do so for our legitimate interests. If you are not satisfied with this, you have the right to object in certain circumstances (see the section headed "Your rights" below).

11. For the delivery of direct marketing to you via e-mail, we'll need your consent, whether via an opt-in or soft-opt-in:

a. oft opt-in consent is a specific type of consent which applies when you have previously engaged with us (for example, you contact us to ask us for more details about a particular product/service, and we are marketing similar products/services). Under "soft opt-in" consent, we will take your consent as given unless you opt-out.

b. for other types of e-marketing, we are required to obtain your explicit consent; that is, you need to take positive and affirmative action when consenting by, for example, checking a tick box that we'll provide.

c. if you are not satisfied with our approach to marketing, you have the right to withdraw consent at any time. To find out how to withdraw your consent, see the section headed "Your rights" below.

12. When you register with us and set up an account to receive our services, the legal basis for this processing is the performance of a contract between you and us and/or taking steps, at your request, to enter into such a contract.

13. We may use your Data to show you  USASTARFASHION adverts and other content on other websites. If you do not want us to use your data to show you  USASTARFASHION adverts and other content on other websites, please turn off the relevant cookies (please refer to the section headed "Cookies" below).

Who We Share Data With

14.     We may share your Data with the following groups of people for the following reasons:

  a. any of our group companies or affiliates - to ensure the proper administration of USASTARFASHION website and business;

b.  our employees, agents and/or professional advisors - to obtain advice from professional advisers;

c.  third party service providers who provide services to us which require the processing of personal data - to help third party service providers in receipt of any shared data to perform functions on our behalf to help ensure the website runs smoothly;

d. third party payment providers who process payments made over the Website - to enable third party payment providers to process user payments and refunds;

in each case, in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Keeping Data Secure

15. We will use technical and organisational measures to safeguard your Data, for example:

access to your account is controlled by a password and a user name that is unique to you.

we store your Data on secure servers.

16. Technical and organisational measures include measures to deal with any suspected data breach. If you suspect any misuse or loss or unauthorised access to your Data, please let us know immediately by contacting us via this e-mail address: ionel@usastarfashion.co.uk.

17. If you want detailed information from Get Safe Online on how to protect your information and your computers and devices against fraud, identity theft, viruses and many other online problems, please visit www.getsafeonline.org. Get Safe Online is supported by HM Government and leading businesses.

Data Retention

 18.  Unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law, we will only hold your Data on our systems for the period necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or until you request that the Data be deleted.

19. Even if we delete your Data, it may persist on backup or archival media for legal, tax or regulatory purposes.

Your Rights

20.    You have the following rights in relation to your Data:

a. Right to access - the right to request (i) copies of the information we hold about you at any time, or (ii) that we modify, update or delete such information. If we provide you with access to the information we hold about you, we will not charge you for this, unless your request is "manifestly unfounded or excessive." Where we are legally permitted to do so, we may refuse your request. If we refuse your request, we will tell you the reasons why.

b. Right to correct - the right to have your Data rectified if it is inaccurate or incomplete.

c. Right to erase - the right to request that we delete or remove your Data from our systems.

d. Right to restrict our use of your Data - the right to "block" us from using your Data or limit the way in which we can use it.

e. Right to data portability - the right to request that we move, copy or transfer your Data.

f. Right to object - the right to object to our use of your Data including where we use it for our legitimate interests.

21.      To make enquiries, exercise any of your rights set out above, or withdraw your consent to the processing of your Data (where consent is our legal basis for processing your Data), please contact us via this e-mail address: designerclothesused@gmail.com.

22.       If you are not satisfied with the way a complaint you make in relation to your Data is handled by us, you may be able to refer your complaint to the relevant data protection authority. For the UK, this is the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). The ICO's contact details can be found on their website at https://ico.org.uk/.

23.       It is important that the Data we hold about you is accurate and current. Please keep us informed if your Data changes during the period for which we hold it.

Transfers Outside the United Kingdom and European Economic Area

24. Data which we collect from you may be stored and processed in and transferred to countries outside of the UK and European Economic Area (EEA). For example, this could occur if our servers are located in a country outside the UK or EEA or one of our service providers is situated in a country outside the UK or EEA.  We also share information with our group companies, some of which are located outside the UK or EEA.

25. We will only transfer Data outside the UK or EEA where it is compliant with data protection legislation and the means of transfer provides adequate safeguards in relation to your data, e.g. by way of data transfer agreement, incorporating the current standard contractual clauses adopted by the European Commission.

26. To ensure that your Data receives an adequate level of protection, we have put in place appropriate safeguards and procedures with the third parties we share your Data with. This ensures your Data is treated by those third parties in a way that is consistent with the Data Protection Laws.

Links to Other Websites

27. This Website may, from time to time, provide links to other websites. We have no control over such websites and are not responsible for the content of these websites. This Privacy Policy does not extend to your use of such websites. You are advised to read the Privacy Policy or statement of other websites prior to using them.

Changes of Business Ownership and Control

28.  USASTARFASHION    may, from time to time, expand or reduce our business and this may involve the sale and/or the transfer of control of all or part of USASTARFASHION . Data provided by Users will, where it is relevant to any part of our business so transferred, be transferred along with that part and the new owner or newly controlling party will, under the terms of this Privacy Policy, be permitted to use the Data for the purposes for which it was originally supplied to us.

29. We may also disclose Data to a prospective purchaser of our business or any part of it.

30.  In the above instances, we will take steps with the aim of ensuring your privacy is protected.

Cookies

31. This Website may place and access certain Cookies on your computer.   USASTARFASHION uses Cookies to improve your experience of using the Website and to improve our range of products.   USASTARFASHION has carefully chosen these Cookies and has taken steps to ensure that your privacy is protected and respected at all times.

32. All Cookies used by this Website are used in accordance with current UK and EU Cookie Law.

33. Before the Website places Cookies on your computer, you will be presented with a message bar requesting your consent to set those Cookies. By giving your consent to the placing of Cookies, you are enabling  USASTARFASHION to provide a better experience and service to you. You may, if you wish, deny consent to the placing of Cookies; however certain features of the Website may not function fully or as intended.

34  This Website may place the following Cookies:

Type of Cookie

Strictly necessary cookies

 Essential Cookies  These cookies enable core functionality such as security, verification of identity and network management. These cookies can’t be disabled.

Enable Analytics Cookies

 These cookies help us to understand how visitors interact with our website, discover errors and provide a better overall analytics.

Enable Functional Cookies

These cookies collect data to remember choices users make to improve and give a more personalised experience.

Enable Marketing Cookies

 These cookies are used to track advertising effectiveness to provide a more relevant service and deliver better ads to suit your interests.

35. You can find a list of Cookies that we use in the Cookies Schedule.

36.  You can choose to enable or disable Cookies in your internet browser. By default, most internet browsers accept Cookies but this can be changed. For further details, please see the help menu in your internet browser. You can switch off  Cookies at any time, however, you may lose any information that enables you to access the Website more quickly and efficiently.

  37.You can choose to delete Cookies at any time; however, you may lose any information that enables you to access the Website more quickly and efficiently including, but not limited to, personalisation settings.

  38. It is recommended that you ensure that your internet browser is up-to-date and that you consult the help and guidance provided by the developer of your internet browser if you are unsure about adjusting your privacy settings.

39. For more information generally on cookies, including how to disable them, please refer to aboutcookies.org. You will also find details on how to delete cookies from your computer.

General

40.  You may not transfer any of your rights under this Privacy Policy to any other person. We may transfer our rights under this Privacy Policy where we reasonably believe your rights will not be affected.

If any court or competent authority finds that any provision of this Privacy Policy (or part of any provision) is invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that provision or part-provision will, to the extent required, be deemed to be deleted, and the validity and enforceability of the other provisions of this Privacy Policy will not be affected.

Unless otherwise agreed, no delay, act or omission by a party in exercising any right or remedy will be deemed a waiver of that, or any other, right or remedy.

This Agreement will be governed by and interpreted according to the law of England and Wales. All disputes arising under the Agreement will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English and Welsh courts.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

   USASTARFASHION  reserves the right to change this Privacy Policy as we may deem necessary from time to time or as may be required by law. Any changes will be immediately posted on the Website and you are deemed to have accepted the terms of the Privacy Policy on your first use of the Website following the alterations.  

Links to Third Party Site Privacy Policy

USASTARFASHION may include links to third-party websites. Please note that these links are provided for your convenience only and do not represent an endorsement or recommendation of these companies or their products and services. We do not have control over the content of these third-party websites and, therefore, we accept no responsibility or liability for any content on them.

We are committed to maintaining the privacy of our customers and comply with all third-party policies and regulations. We will never sell or share your personal information with any third party, except to fulfill your order or provide you with the service you have requested. Our privacy policy is outlined on our website and is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure we are providing the best protection for your information.

Shipping and Payment Information

Delivery Options Provided Policy

Shopping with Usastarfashion means you can enjoy our high-quality products and reliable shipping. We work with a range of top-notch carriers to ensure that your order arrives securely and on time. While we cannot guarantee the validity of delivery rates, we provide the latest information to help you make an informed decision.

 The actual delivery cost will be calculated at the checkout prior to completing the order. 

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ROYAL MAIL Domestic Rates

Check listed rates with the source at 

Royal Mail prices  

https://www.royalmail.com/current-postage-prices

ROYAL MAIL  International rate

International services | Royal Mail

EVRI COURIER DOMESTIC RATE

Courier & Parcel Delivery Prices | Postage Prices UK | Evri

EVRI INTERNATIONAL RATE

Our Prices | International Shipping Costs | Evri International

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Processing Orders to Shipping

The orders placed and packaged by 6 pm of the  retail store, local time will be processed for shipping the same day. The orders places and packaged after that time will be processed for shipping the next business day.

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You will be charged when we ship your order 

If your card transaction is approved, the amount will be reserved immediately and an order confirmation will be sent to your email address. Your card will not be charged until we start processing your order. If your card transaction isn't approved, your order will be canceled. Please contact your bank or card provider if you have any questions about this.

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Payment Options Provided

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Payment

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You  can pay using a third-party payment processing provider service like Apple Pay, Google Pay, etc. To do so, choose the necessary payment option at checkout.

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Card Payment

We accept cards with MasterCard, Visa, Maestro, Apple Pay, Google Pay and American Express symbol.
 

Encrypted transactions

Keep your payment information safe and secure with USA Star Fashion. We are fully PCI compliant, ensuring that we meet the highest security standards for processing and handling credit card information. Your privacy is our top priority, and rest assured that every transaction you make with us is protected by the most up-to-date security measures.

USASTARFASHION guarantees that your details are completely safe with us. 

We use the latest encryption technology to keep your payment information secure when you shop with us. You can choose to pay with your credit or debit card via our trusted payment provider Lightspeed.

Lightspeed Payment comes with built-in PCI Compliance ensuring a secure checkout experience and protection from fraud. Lightspeed Support team provide fraud assistance and 24/7 support.

Your payment information is never stored on our servers and is transmitted securely to ensure your privacy and protection.

PCI Compliance   FAQ'S

Q: What is PCI compliance?    
A: PCI compliance refers to adhering to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) which are designed to protect customer payment information during transactions.    
   
Q: How does USAStarFashion Store ensure PCI compliance?    
A: We maintain strict security measures to ensure that our customers' payment information is secure during transactions. This includes secure servers, encryption, and regular security checks.    
   
Q: Why is PCI compliance important?    
B: PCI compliance is important because it helps protect customers' payment information and prevents fraud and data breaches.

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Q: Where can I find more information about PCI Compliance?
C: If you would like to find out more about PCI Compliance, please click on this link   What is PCI Compliance? - Lightspeed (lightspeedhq.co.uk) . Our team is also available to answer any questions you may have and provide assistance with compliance measures.

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KLARNA PAYMANT

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At usastarfashion store, we’re excited to partner with Klarna to offer our customers a flexible way to pay for their purchases. Klarna Pay is a popular payment option that allows you to shop now and pay later at Usastarfashion Store. You can buy the products you want without having to pay upfront. Simply create an account with Klarna and select Klarna Pay at checkout and you're good to go! It's that easy!

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​We believe that shopping for fashion should be easy and hassle-free. That's why Usastarfashion has partnered with Klarna, a trusted third-party payment platform that offers a seamless checkout experience. With Klarna, you'll have access to flexible payment options, easy refunds, and secure transactions. Your privacy is important to us, which is why we encourage you to read Klarna's privacy policy before using their services.

Privacy Policy.

Select your country of residence from the list below to read the appropriate policy  Privacy Policy | Klarna International

Buy Now, Pay Later. 

Klarna offer two interest-free Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) options:

• Pay in 3
  This option allows you to spread the cost of your purchase into 3 equal interest-free and instalments. The first payment is made at point of purchase, with remaining instalments scheduled automatically every 30 days.

• Pay in 30 days
  With Pay in 30 days you have up to 30 days to pay for your goods after they are shipped, with no interest. This means you can return the items if they’re not what you expected or need, without any money leaving your bank account.

With Klarna’s pay in 3 option, you can spread your payments out over time, making it easy to enjoy your new fashion finds without breaking the bank. For more  details click on this link  How does Klarna really work? – Klarna UK

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PayPal Payment

At USAStarFashion, we offer third-party payment options through PayPal. This is a secure and trusted payment method that many of our customers prefer. Please note that our transactions through PayPal are subject to PayPal's policies and terms and conditions. We encourage you to review their policies before making your purchase PayPal Privacy

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To pay with PayPal follow the next steps:

1. Select PayPal as your payment method at the checkout. 

2. You'll then be redirected to the PayPal website to proceed with the payment.

3. If you're already a PayPal customer, you can log in with your user details and confirm the payment. If you're new to PayPal, you can create a PayPal account and then confirm the payment. 

4. You'll then return to USASTARFASHION and your order and payment will be complete!

Gift Cards

You can use both  e-gift cards when shopping online on usastarfashion.co.uk

To make an online payment with a gift card, just follow these steps:

1. Select to use a gift card when paying at the checkout.

2. Enter the gift card number and PIN code (if required) in the highlighted field.

3. Make sure to confirm to apply the gift card towards your purchase.

You can use a gift card to pay for your entire order online or combine it with all other payment methods.

Do You Have Questions?

Need more help? Ask! Our email for customer queries is ionel@:usastarfashion.co.uk. 

We are always happy to help!

 
You may contact  USASTARFASHION   by email at designerclothesused@gmail.com.

Attribution

This Privacy Policy was created using a document from Rocket Lawyer (https://www.rocketlawyer.com/gb/en).

This Privacy Policy was created on 19 /11/ 2023.

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