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At Habitat Store (“we,” “us,” or “our”), operating through homelightingcenterus.com, we illuminate your home while protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or purchase our premium lighting products.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide seamless service to our design-conscious global customers:

  • Personal Information: Name, email, shipping/billing addresses, phone number, and payment details when you make a purchase
  • Transaction Data: Purchase history, product preferences (ceiling lights, floor lamps, kids lighting, etc.), and payment method choices
  • Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behavior on our lighting collections
  • Communication Data: Emails, chat messages, or call recordings with our lighting specialists

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to enhance your lighting shopping experience:

  • Process orders for our designer lighting products and arrange worldwide delivery
  • Provide personalized recommendations based on your lighting preferences (bathroom, kids room, or home office solutions)
  • Improve our website functionality and product offerings
  • Communicate about orders, promotions, and lighting design tips
  • Ensure transaction security and prevent fraud
  • Comply with legal obligations and protect our business

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We value your privacy and only share information when necessary:

  • Payment Processors: Visa, MasterCard, JCB, and PayPal to complete transactions
  • Shipping Providers: To deliver your lighting products worldwide (excluding certain Asian and remote areas)
  • Service Providers: Website hosting, analytics, and marketing partners under strict confidentiality agreements
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and customers

We never sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data security shines as bright as our lighting products:

  • Industry-standard 256-bit SSL encryption for all transactions
  • PCI-DSS compliant payment processing
  • Secure servers with restricted access
  • Regular security audits and monitoring
  • We never store full payment details on our systems

Data is stored primarily in the United States but may be transferred internationally for processing.

5. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal information
  • Opt-out of marketing communications
  • Request restriction of processing
  • Withdraw consent where applicable
  • Receive your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, contact our lighting specialists at [email protected] or +1 (510) 555-0187.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to brighten your browsing experience:

  • Essential Cookies: For checkout functionality and account security
  • Performance Cookies: To analyze how customers navigate our lighting collections
  • Marketing Cookies: To show relevant lighting products on other sites

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

7. International Data Transfers

As we serve design-conscious homeowners worldwide, your data may be transferred outside your country of residence, always with appropriate safeguards.

8. Children’s Privacy

While we offer kids lighting products, our website is not directed at children under 16. We don’t knowingly collect their data without parental consent.

9. Policy Updates

We may update this policy as our lighting collections and services evolve. Significant changes will be communicated through our website or email.

10. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or to illuminate any concerns:

Habitat Store
1732 27th Avenue
Oakland, US 94601
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (510) 555-0187
Business Hours: Monday-Friday, 9AM-5PM PST

Thank you for trusting Habitat Store with your lighting needs and personal information. We’re committed to protecting your privacy as carefully as we design our lighting solutions.