Privacy policy.

Effective Date: May 13, 2025

Introduction

Estherchoi.net is operated by Visual Studies LLC (dba Esther M. Choi), based in Brooklyn, New York. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or make a purchase.

1. Information We Collect

When you make a purchase or contact us, we collect the following information:
- Name
- Email address
- Shipping address
- Order history

This information is collected through our e-commerce platform, Squarespace.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- To process and fulfill your order
- To provide order confirmations, shipping updates, and delivery information
- To contact you about issues related to your purchase (e.g., delays, address confirmations, or product availability)
- To maintain accurate sales records for business and tax purposes
- To respond to customer inquiries

We do not use your email address for marketing or promotional purposes unless you have explicitly opted in. You will only be contacted regarding order-related matters.

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for advertising or marketing purposes. Your information is shared only with trusted third-party services essential to fulfilling your order, such as:
- Squarespace (for order processing)
- Shipping carriers (e.g., FedEx, UPS)

These services are under strict obligations to keep your data secure.

4. Data Retention

We retain your sales and shipping records for as long as legally required for tax, business, and archival purposes. This information is stored securely.

5. Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal data, including encrypted payment processing and secure data handling via Squarespace.

6. Your Rights

You may:
- Request access to your personal data
- Ask to update or correct your information
- Request deletion of your data, where applicable by law

To make such a request, please contact: studio [at] estherchoi [dot] net.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.