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Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and retain personal information.
Last updated: February 17, 2026
1170 Designs (“1170 Designs,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates this website and online store (the “Services”). The Services are powered by Shopify, which enables us to provide e-commerce functionality to you. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and retain personal information when you visit, use, or make a purchase through 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 personal information practices.
By accessing or using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy.
1. What Personal Information We Collect
“Personal information” means information that identifies, relates to, describes, or can reasonably be linked to you. It does not include information that has been de-identified or aggregated so it cannot reasonably be linked to you.
Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect the following categories of personal information:
Contact Details
- Name
- Billing and shipping address
- Email address
- Phone number
Purchase & Transaction Information
- Items viewed, added to cart, wishlisted, purchased, returned, exchanged, or canceled
- Order history and transaction details
- Shipping and delivery details
Account Information
- Username and password
- Preferences and settings
- Security-related account information (as applicable)
Payment Information
- Payment method and confirmation details
- Transaction and billing details
(Payment card numbers are typically handled by Shopify and/or payment processors; we do not store full card details.)
Communications
- Messages you send us (e.g., support inquiries, requests, reviews)
Device & Online Activity Information
- IP address
- Browser type and settings
- Device identifiers
- Network connection information
- Usage data about how you navigate and interact with the Services
- Cookie and similar technology data (see our Cookies Statement)
2. Sources of Personal Information
We may collect personal information from:
- You directly (when you place an order, create an account, contact us, or submit forms)
- Automatically (through cookies and similar technologies when you use the Services)
- Service providers (e.g., payment processing, analytics, customer support, fulfillment and shipping)
- Partners and third parties (e.g., marketing partners, platforms you use to access our Services)
3. How We Use Personal Information
We use personal information to:
Provide and Operate the Services
- Process payments and fulfill orders
- Provide customer support
- Create, maintain, and manage accounts
- Send order confirmations, shipping updates, and service communications
- Facilitate returns and exchanges (subject to our policies)
- Personalize your shopping experience and remember your preferences
Improve and Maintain Our Services
- Understand how visitors use our site
- Test, troubleshoot, and improve performance and functionality
Marketing and Advertising
- Send marketing communications (email, text, or other channels where permitted)
- Show ads and measure campaign performance
- Provide product recommendations
You can opt out of marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link in our messages.
Security and Fraud Prevention
- Protect accounts and transactions
- Detect and investigate fraudulent, illegal, or malicious activity
- Maintain the integrity and security of the Services
Legal and Compliance
- Comply with legal obligations
- Respond to lawful requests and legal process
- Enforce our Terms, policies, and rights
4. How We Disclose Personal Information
We may disclose personal information in the following circumstances:
Service Providers
We share information with vendors that perform services on our behalf, such as:
- Shopify and related hosting/e-commerce tools
- Payment processing
- Order fulfillment, shipping, and delivery
- Customer support tools
- Analytics and site performance tools
Marketing and Advertising Partners
We may share information with marketing partners to help us market our products and measure advertising effectiveness. Some advertising activity may be considered “targeted advertising” under certain privacy laws.
Legal, Safety, and Business Transfers
We may disclose information to:
- Comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests
- Protect our rights, safety, and property, and the rights of customers and others
- Support a merger, sale, acquisition, bankruptcy, or similar business transaction
With Your Direction or Consent
We may share information when you request it or consent (for example, if you use a social media integration or direct us to provide information to a third party).
5. Shopify's Role
Our store is hosted by Shopify. Shopify collects and processes personal information about your access to and use of the Services in order to provide and improve Shopify’s services and to support the operation of our store.
Information you submit may be transmitted to Shopify and other third parties (including those located outside your country) to provide the Services.
To learn more about Shopify’s privacy practices, visit Shopify’s consumer privacy resources at:
https://privacy.shopify.com/en
Depending on where you live, you may also be able to exercise certain privacy choices through Shopify’s privacy portal.
6. Third-Party Links
The Services may include links to third-party websites or platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy or security practices of third parties. If you visit a third-party site, review their privacy policy before providing information.
7. Children's Privacy
The Services are not intended for children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of majority in their jurisdiction. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, contact us to request deletion.
8. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Services, remember preferences, analyze site usage, and support marketing. For details on how cookies are used and how to manage them, please review our Cookies Statement.
9. Security and Retention
No method of transmission or storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to:
- Provide the Services
- Maintain records and comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce our agreements and policies
Retention periods vary depending on the type of information and how it is used.
10. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights such as:
- Access/Know: request access to personal information we hold about you
- Delete: request deletion of personal information (subject to legal exceptions)
- Correct: request correction of inaccurate personal information
- Portability: request a copy of certain personal information
- Opt out of targeted advertising / “sale” or “sharing” (where applicable)
Marketing Preferences
You can opt out of promotional emails at any time using the unsubscribe link. You may still receive non-promotional messages related to orders and your account.
How to Exercise Rights
To request access, deletion, correction, or other rights, contact us using the details in the “Contact” section below. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request. Where permitted, you may designate an authorized agent to submit requests on your behalf.
We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.
11. International Transfers
We may transfer, store, and process personal information outside your country of residence. Where required, we rely on recognized legal mechanisms for international transfers (such as Standard Contractual Clauses).
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, operations, or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on this page and revise the “Last updated” date. If required by law, we will provide additional notice.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your privacy rights, contact us:
1170 Designs 1170 Bald Hill Road Warwick, RI 02886, US Email: info@1170designs.com