Privacy Policy
Last Updated: November 29, 2025
Lightacles operates this store and website, including all related information, content, features, tools, products, and services, in order to provide you, the customer, with a curated shopping experience (the "Services"). Lightacles is powered by Squarespace, which enables us to provide and operate the Services.
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information when you visit, use, or make a purchase or other transaction using the Services or otherwise communicate with us. If there is a conflict between our Terms of Service and this Privacy Policy, this Privacy Policy controls with respect to the collection, processing, and disclosure of your personal information.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using and accessing any of the Services, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy and understand the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described below.
Personal Information We Collect or Process
When we use the term "personal information," we mean information that identifies or can reasonably be linked to you. Personal information does not include anonymized or de-identified data.
Depending on how you interact with the Services, where you live, and what is permitted by applicable law, we may collect or process the following categories of personal information:
1. Contact Details
Name, address, billing address, shipping address, phone number, email address.
2. Financial Information
Payment card information, payment confirmation, billing details, and other transaction information.
(Note: Payments on Squarespace are processed by third-party payment processors such as Stripe, PayPal, or Afterpay. We do not store your full credit card information.)
3. Account Information
Username, password, preferences, settings.
4. Transaction Information
Items viewed, added to cart or wishlist, purchased, returned, exchanged, or canceled; past order history.
5. Communications
Any information you send us, including customer support messages.
6. Device Information
Device type, browser type, operating system, IP address, and other unique identifiers.
7. Usage Information
How and when you interact with or navigate the Services, including website activity and analytics data.
Personal Information Sources
We may collect information from:
Directly from you, when you create an account, make a purchase, or contact us.
Automatically, through cookies and similar technologies when you browse the Site.
Service providers, including payment processors, analytics providers, and shipping partners.
Marketing or analytics partners who help us understand website behavior or ad performance.
How We Use Your Personal Information
We may use your information for the following purposes:
1. Provide, Tailor, and Improve the Services
To operate the website, fulfill orders, process payments, maintain your account, manage shipping and returns, save preferences, and enhance your shopping experience.
2. Marketing and Advertising
To send promotional emails, texts, newsletters, and to show you personalized ads based on your activity on our Site or other websites.
3. Security and Fraud Prevention
To verify your identity, secure transactions, detect and investigate fraud or malicious activity, and maintain a safe website environment.
4. Communication
To respond to your inquiries, provide customer support, and deliver service-related updates.
5. Legal Compliance
To comply with laws, respond to legal requests, enforce our policies, or participate in legal proceedings.
How We Disclose Personal Information
We may disclose personal information under the following circumstances:
1. With Squarespace and Service Providers
Including payment processors (Stripe, PayPal, Afterpay), analytics providers, IT management, customer service tools, cloud storage, shipping carriers, and email marketing platforms.
2. With Business and Marketing Partners
For advertising, analytics, and promotional purposes, according to applicable privacy laws.
3. With Your Consent
For example, when you connect social media accounts or choose third-party integrations.
4. Within Our Company
With affiliates or corporate group entities.
5. During Business Transfers
Such as mergers, acquisitions, or bankruptcy.
6. For Legal Reasons
To comply with subpoenas, warrants, investigations, or to protect rights and safety.
Relationship With Squarespace
The Services are hosted by Squarespace. Squarespace collects and processes certain information automatically, such as device data, usage analytics, and cookie-based tracking, in order to provide, secure, and improve its platform.
Information you submit through the Site may be shared with Squarespace and its third-party processors (e.g., analytics partners, payment processors).
To learn how Squarespace handles your data, you may review the Squarespace Privacy Policy here:
https://www.squarespace.com/privacy
Squarespace may also process data for its own purposes, depending on your jurisdiction.
Third-Party Websites and Links
The Services may include links to other websites or platforms. We are not responsible for these external sites, their content, or their privacy practices.
Any information you share on public or semi-public platforms (e.g., social media) may be visible to others and used without limitation.
Children’s Data
The Services are not intended for children, and we do not knowingly collect information from individuals under the age of majority in your jurisdiction.
We do not knowingly “sell” or “share” personal data of individuals under 16 years old under applicable laws.
Security and Retention of Your Information
We implement commercially reasonable security measures; however, no system is perfectly secure.
Retention depends on:
Account status
Legal obligations
Business needs
Dispute resolution
We retain personal information only for as long as required for these purposes.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
Access / Know your personal information
Delete your personal information
Correct inaccurate personal information
Data Portability
Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing or Targeted Advertising
Manage communication preferences
You may exercise these rights by contacting us using the details below.
We may need to verify your identity before completing your request.
We do not discriminate against customers for exercising privacy rights.
Complaints
If you have concerns about how we handle your data, you may contact us directly or file a complaint with your local data protection authority if applicable.
International Transfers
Your information may be transferred, processed, or stored outside your country of residence.
If you are in the EEA or UK, data may be transferred using approved legal mechanisms such as Standard Contractual Clauses.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Policy to reflect changes to our practices or legal requirements.
Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions or wish to exercise your rights, contact us at:
Email: lianakaplanimba@gmail.com
Address: 1468 North Bridgeport Drive, Mount Prospect, IL, 60056, US