Privacy policy

Privacy Policy – Elowen Gem Co

Last updated: 22 January 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Elowen Gem Co ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, stores, discloses, and protects personal data when you visit or make a purchase from https://elowengemco.com/ (the "Site"), use our services, or otherwise interact with us, including through email and SMS communications.

This Privacy Policy is drafted to provide maximum legal protection and is compliant with:

EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

UK GDPR

ePrivacy Directive

Applicable consumer protection and marketing regulations

1. Data Controller
Elowen Gem Co
Marketing email: support@elowengemco.com

Customer service email - support@elowengemco.com

Website: https://elowengemco.com/

Elowen Gem Co acts as the data controller for all personal data processed under this Privacy Policy.

2. Personal Data We Collect
2.1 Data You Provide Directly
Full name

Billing and shipping address

Email address

Phone number

Order details

Account credentials (if applicable)

Communications with customer support

2.2 Data Collected Automatically
IP address

Device and browser information

Cookies and similar technologies

Pages viewed, time spent, referral URLs

Cart activity and checkout behavior

Email and SMS interaction data (opens, clicks)

2.3 Data from Third Parties
Shopify (e-commerce infrastructure)

Payment processors (e.g. Stripe, PayPal)

Shipping and logistics providers

Marketing and analytics platforms (e.g. Klaviyo)

3. Purposes of Processing
We process personal data strictly for the following purposes:

Order processing, fulfillment, and delivery

Payment processing and fraud prevention

Customer account management

Customer support and communication

Transactional emails and SMS notifications

Abandoned cart reminders (email and SMS)

Marketing communications (email and SMS) where consent is provided

Website analytics and performance optimization

Legal, tax, and accounting compliance

4. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)
Processing of personal data is based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

Performance of a contract – order fulfillment and service delivery

Consent – marketing emails, SMS, cookies where required

Legal obligation – accounting, tax, regulatory compliance

Legitimate interest – fraud prevention, analytics, service improvement

5. Email & SMS Marketing Communications
5.1 Email Marketing
We send marketing emails only to individuals who have explicitly opted in. You may withdraw consent at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in every email.

5.2 SMS Marketing (Klaviyo Compliance)
By opting in to SMS communications, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS messages from Elowen Gem Co, which may include:

Order and delivery notifications

Abandoned cart reminders

Promotional offers and brand updates

Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of purchase.

You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any SMS. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.

6. SMS Abandoned Cart Tracking
Elowen Gem Co uses cookies, pixels, Shopify functionality, and similar technologies to track shopping cart activity on our website, including when a cart has been abandoned.

This information is used to determine when to send abandoned cart reminder messages via email or SMS, only if the customer has provided explicit consent to receive such communications.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies for:

Essential website functionality

Security and fraud prevention

Analytics and performance measurement

Marketing attribution

Cookie preferences can be managed through browser settings or applicable cookie consent tools.

8. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We may share personal data with trusted third-party service providers strictly for business operations, including:

Shopify (website and order processing)

Payment processors

Shipping and fulfillment partners

Email and SMS service providers

Analytics and marketing platforms

SMS-Specific Data Protection
We do not sell, rent, or share SMS opt-in data or consent with non-affiliated third parties.

All third parties are contractually bound to protect personal data and process it only according to our instructions.

9. International Data Transfers
Personal data may be transferred outside the EU/EEA or UK. Where such transfers occur, we implement appropriate safeguards, including:

Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

Adequacy decisions

Equivalent lawful transfer mechanisms

10. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including legal, accounting, and compliance obligations.

When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

11. Data Security
We apply appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no internet-based system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

12. Location Data
We do not use SMS programs to track precise geolocation data.

General location data (such as country or region) may be inferred from IP addresses or order information solely for compliance, analytics, or service optimization purposes.

13. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

14. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

Access your personal data

Correct inaccurate or incomplete data

Request deletion of personal data

Restrict or object to processing

Data portability

Withdraw consent at any time

Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Requests may be submitted to support@elowengemco.com.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

16. Contact Information
For any privacy-related questions or requests:

Elowen Gem Co
Email: support@elowengemco.com
Website: https://elowengemco.com/