Privacy policy
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how Belle Distinguée (“we,” “our,” “us,” or “the Company”) collects, uses, and discloses your personal information when you visit, browse, or make a purchase from https://belledistinguee.com (the “Site”).
By accessing or using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Personal Information We Collect
When you visit our Site, interact with our services, or place an order, we may collect certain information that can identify you directly or indirectly (“Personal Information”).
This information is collected to operate our business, fulfill orders, enhance the customer experience, and ensure the security and integrity of our services.
Device Information
When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device.
Examples of data collected include:
- Web browser type and version
- IP address
- Time zone
- Device identifiers
- Cookies and tracking data
- Pages or products viewed
- Search terms used on the Site
- Interaction data such as clicks, scrolls, and browsing behavior
Purpose of collection
This information helps us:
- Ensure the Site loads properly on your device
- Improve website functionality and performance
- Analyze customer behavior to enhance the shopping experience
- Detect and prevent fraudulent or malicious activity
How this information is collected
Device information is automatically collected through technologies such as:
- Cookies
- Log files
- Pixels
- Tags
- Web beacons
Third-party services we may share this information with include:
- Shopify (our ecommerce platform)
- Google Analytics
- Meta (Facebook & Instagram)
- Advertising and analytics partners
Order Information
When you place an order or attempt to make a purchase through our Site, we collect information necessary to process and fulfill your order.
Examples include:
- Full name
- Billing address
- Shipping address
- Email address
- Phone number
- Payment information
- Order history
Purpose of collection
We use order information to:
- Process payments securely
- Fulfill and ship orders
- Send invoices and order confirmations
- Provide customer service and order updates
- Screen transactions for fraud prevention
- Maintain business records
- Provide marketing communications when permitted
Payment Security
Payment information is securely processed through third-party payment providers. Belle Distinguée does not store full credit card numbers on its servers.
Customer Support Information
When you contact our customer support team, we may collect information related to your request, including:
- Order details
- Contact information
- Customer service correspondence
This allows us to respond effectively to questions, concerns, and service requests.
How We Share Personal Information
We share personal information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our business.
These providers may include:
- Shopify (ecommerce platform)
- Payment processors
- Shipping and logistics providers
- Marketing platforms
- Analytics providers
We may also disclose personal information when required to:
- Comply with applicable laws or legal requests
- Respond to subpoenas, court orders, or lawful investigations
- Protect the rights, safety, or property of Belle Distinguée
- Prevent fraud, abuse, or unauthorized transactions
Behavioral Advertising
We may use personal information to deliver targeted advertisements and marketing communications that may be relevant to your interests.
Advertising platforms we may use include:
- Meta (Facebook and Instagram)
- Bing
These services may use cookies or tracking technologies to measure advertising effectiveness and provide personalized marketing experiences.
To learn more about how targeted advertising works, please visit:
http://www.networkadvertising.org/understanding-online-advertising/how-does-it-work
Advertising Opt-Out Options
You may opt out of targeted advertising through the following platforms:
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/settings/?tab=ads
Google
https://www.google.com/settings/ads
Bing
https://advertise.bingads.microsoft.com/en-us/resources/policies/personalized-ads
You may also opt out through the Digital Advertising Alliance:
SMS & Text Marketing
By subscribing to Belle Distinguée SMS notifications, you consent to receive recurring automated marketing text messages related to:
- Promotions
- Sales events
- Product launches
- Order updates
Messages may be sent using automated dialing technology.
Consent to receive marketing messages is not a condition of purchase.
Message frequency varies.
Message and data rates may apply.
You may unsubscribe at any time by replying:
STOP
END
CANCEL
UNSUBSCRIBE
QUIT
For support, reply HELP.
After opting out, you may receive a final message confirming your removal from the messaging list.
Belle Distinguée is not responsible for delays in message delivery caused by mobile carriers.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill customer orders
- Maintain business and financial records
- Comply with legal obligations
- Prevent fraud and abuse
Customers may request deletion of their personal data unless we are required by law to retain certain records.
Fraud Prevention & Security
To protect our customers and our business, Belle Distinguée may use automated fraud detection systems.
These systems may include:
- Temporary IP address restrictions after repeated failed transactions
- Payment verification checks
- Fraud risk screening
Orders flagged as potentially fraudulent may be delayed, canceled, or declined at our discretion.
Your Privacy Rights
GDPR (European Residents)
If you reside in the European Economic Area, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request corrections or updates
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Transfer your data to another provider
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information listed below.
Your data may be processed in Ireland and transferred outside of Europe, including to Canada and the United States, for storage and processing.
CCPA (California Residents)
California residents have the right to:
- Request disclosure of personal information collected
- Request deletion of personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request data portability
You may designate an authorized agent to submit requests on your behalf.
Cookies
Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help improve your browsing experience.
Cookies allow our website to:
- Remember preferences
- Enable shopping cart functionality
- Provide analytics insights
- Improve advertising performance
Cookies may be either:
- Session cookies – deleted when your browser closes
- Persistent cookies – stored until expiration
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although this may impact website functionality.
Learn more about cookies at:
Do Not Track Signals
Because there is no consistent industry standard for responding to Do Not Track (DNT) signals, our Site does not alter its data collection practices when such signals are received.
Policy Updates
Belle Distinguée reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in business operations, legal requirements, or regulatory obligations.
Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Information
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Belle Distinguée
Website
https://belledistinguee.com
Phone
336-210-4753
Mailing Address
807 Catlett Court
Brunswick, Maryland 21716
United States
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with your local data protection authority.