Privacy Policy for Beckah Designs

Last Updated: September 30, 2025

At Beckah Designs, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your data when you visit our website (https://beckahdesigns.com), interact with our custom order forms, or engage with our services. By using our website or submitting information, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Who We Are

Our website address is: https://beckahdesigns.com. Beckah Designs specializes in creating custom gowns for bridal, prom, reception, and special occasions, tailored to your unique vision.

Information We Collect

We collect information to provide and improve our services, process custom orders, and communicate with you. The types of information we collect include:

1. Information You Provide

• Custom Order Form: When you submit an inquiry through our custom order form, we collect:
  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Event type, event date, budget range, and design preferences
  • Files uploaded (e.g., inspiration images, sketches in PDF, JPG, PNG, or GIF formats)
• Comments: If you leave comments on our site, we collect the data entered in the comment form, your IP address, and browser user agent string to aid spam detection.
• Contact and Consultations: Information provided during in-person or virtual consultations, such as measurements or additional design details.
• Account Information: If you register on our site (if applicable), we collect personal details provided in your user profile.

2. Automatically Collected Information

• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to enhance your experience:
  • If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to cookies storing your name, email, and website for convenience. These cookies last one year.
  • Visiting our login page sets a temporary cookie to check browser compatibility, discarded when you close your browser.
  • Logging in sets cookies for login information (lasting two days) and screen display preferences (lasting one year). Selecting “Remember Me” extends login cookies to two weeks.
  • Editing or publishing an article saves a cookie with the post ID (expires in one day).
• Usage Data: We collect anonymized data about your interactions with our site, such as pages visited, time spent, and referral sources, via analytics tools.
• IP Address and Device Information: Your IP address and browser user agent string are collected for security and spam detection.

3. Media

If you upload images (e.g., inspiration files), avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract location data from images on the website.

4. Embedded Content

Our site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images) from third-party websites. These sites may collect data, use cookies, or track your interactions, behaving as if you visited their site directly. Review their privacy policies for details.

How We Use Your Data

We use your information to:

• Process and respond to custom order inquiries, including providing personalized quotes and scheduling consultations.
• Communicate updates via email or SMS (if you opt-in). You can reply STOP to unsubscribe from SMS.
• Improve our website and services through analytics.
• Detect and prevent spam or fraudulent activity.
• Fulfill legal or administrative obligations.

Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:

• Service Providers: Third-party tools for analytics, spam detection (e.g., Akismet), or communication (e.g., email or SMS platforms). These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
• Gravatar: If you comment, an anonymized email hash may be sent to Gravatar to display your profile picture (see https://automattic.com/privacy/).

How Long We Retain Your Data

• Comments: Comments and metadata are retained indefinitely to streamline follow-up comment approvals.
• Custom Order Data: Form submissions are stored for up to 3 years to facilitate order processing and customer service, unless you request deletion.
• User Accounts: Registered user data is stored until you delete your account or request erasure.
• Cookies: See cookie durations above.
• Analytics Data: Anonymized data may be retained indefinitely for site improvement.

Your Rights Over Your Data

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information in your profile or submissions.
• Deletion: Request erasure of your data, except for data we must retain for legal, administrative, or security purposes.
• Objection: Object to certain data processing (e.g., marketing communications).
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [insert contact email, e.g., info@beckahdesigns.com]. We will respond within 30 days.

Where Your Data Is Sent

• Spam Detection: Comments may be checked by automated spam detection services.
• Email Communications: If you request a password reset, your IP address is included in the reset email.
• File Storage: Uploaded files are stored on our secure servers or trusted cloud providers, accessible only to authorized personnel.

Cookies and Tracking

You can manage cookies via your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit site functionality (e.g., form submissions). For more details, see our Cookie Policy [replace with your actual cookie policy link, if applicable].

Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures, including encryption and secure servers, to protect your data. However, no online transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., pricing page, Gravatar). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before sharing data.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we learn such data has been collected, we will delete it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted here with a revised “Last Updated” date. Check periodically for changes.

Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or to exercise your data rights, contact us at:

• Email: [insert contact email, e.g., info@beckahdesigns.com]

We aim to respond within 1–2 business days. If our response lands in your spam/junk folder, please check there.

Thank you for trusting Beckah Designs with your personal information. We are committed to creating extraordinary garments while safeguarding your privacy.