Privacy Policy

🕊️ Privacy Policy

Thank you for supporting Melanated Cocoa Cuties LLC!
We value your trust and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you visit our store or make a purchase.

1. Information We Collect

When you make a purchase, we collect:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Shipping and billing address

  • Payment information (securely processed through Shopify’s payment gateways)

We do not collect or store your payment details directly. All transactions are handled securely through Shopify Payments, PayPal, or other approved processors.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used only to:

  • Process and fulfill your order

  • Communicate with you about your order or shipping updates

  • Respond to customer service inquiries

We do not sell, share, or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Third-Party Fulfillment Partners

Orders are printed and shipped by Amazon KDP and Lulu. These partners receive only the information necessary to fulfill and ship your order (such as your name and shipping address).
They do not use your information for any other purpose.

4. Data Retention

We keep your order information for our business records unless and until you ask us to delete it.

5. Your Rights

You can request to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your information (where applicable)

To make a privacy request, email support@melanatedcocoacuties.com.

6. Security

We take your privacy seriously. All transactions are encrypted through SSL technology, and your personal data is stored securely within Shopify’s protected systems.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as needed. Updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.

Last Updated: October 2025