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Privacy Policy for HOTSYLE FASHION

Welcome to HOTSYLE FASHION, your premier online destination for stylish clothing at www.hotsyle.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, shop with us, or interact with our services. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at CONTACT@HOTSYLE.COM.

Who We Are

HOTSYLE FASHION is an online clothing store specializing in trendy, high-quality fashion apparel for style-conscious individuals. Our website address is https://www.hotsyle.com. We are dedicated to providing a seamless shopping experience while prioritizing the privacy and security of your personal information.

Media

If you upload images to our website such as profile pictures, product reviews, or social media integrations please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to www.hotsyle.com could potentially download and extract location data from these images, which might compromise your privacy. We recommend reviewing and removing such metadata before uploading to ensure your safety.

Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on www.hotsyle.com. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us recognize you, improve site functionality, and personalize your shopping experience. Here’s how we use them:

  • Comments and Convenience: If you leave a comment on our site (e.g., a product review or blog post), you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. This makes it easier for you to leave future comments without re-entering your details. These cookies last for one year.
  • Login Functionality: When you visit our login page, we set a temporary cookie to check if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
  • Account Management: When you log in to your HOTSYLE FASHION account, we set several cookies to save your login information and screen display preferences. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for one year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login persists for two weeks. Logging out removes these cookies.
  • Content Editing: If you edit or publish content (e.g., a review), an additional cookie is saved in your browser. This cookie contains no personal data, only indicating the post ID of the content you edited, and expires after one day.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect features like shopping cart functionality or personalized recommendations.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Pages on www.hotsyle.com, such as product descriptions or blog posts, may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, or social media posts) from third-party websites. This content behaves as if you were visiting the third-party site directly.

These third-party websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional tracking tools, and monitor your interactions with their content especially if you’re logged into their platforms (e.g., YouTube or Instagram). We suggest reviewing their privacy policies to understand their data practices.

Who We Share Your Data With

At HOTSYLE FASHION, we value your privacy and do not sell or share your personal data with third parties except as necessary to provide our services or comply with legal obligations. Specifically:

  • Password Resets: If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email for security purposes.
  • Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted partners who help us operate our website, process payments (e.g., PayPal, Stripe), ship orders, or analyze site performance. These providers are bound by strict confidentiality agreements and use your data only as instructed by us.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your data if required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of HOTSYLE FASHION, our customers, or the public.

How Long We Retain Your Data

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Here’s how we manage specific data:

  • Comments: If you leave a comment (e.g., a product review), it and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This allows us to display reviews and approve follow-up comments automatically without moderation delays.
  • User Accounts: For registered users, we store your personal information (e.g., name, email, shipping address) in your profile for as long as your account remains active. You can view, edit, or delete this information anytime (except your username), and administrators can also manage it.
  • Order Information: We retain purchase details (e.g., order history, payment records) for up to 7 years to fulfill orders, process returns, and comply with tax and legal obligations.

What Rights You Have Over Your Data

You have control over your personal data with HOTSYLE FASHION. If you have an account or have left comments, you can:

  • Access Your Data: Request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including anything you’ve provided us.
  • Erase Your Data: Request deletion of your personal data. Note that we may retain some data for administrative, legal, or security purposes (e.g., order records for tax compliance).

To exercise these rights, contact us at CONTACT@HOTSYLE.COM. We’ll respond within 30 days, in line with applicable data protection laws like GDPR or CCPA, depending on your location.

Where We Send Your Data

To maintain a secure and enjoyable shopping experience, we may send your data to:

  • Spam Detection Services: Visitor comments are checked through automated spam detection tools to keep our platform safe and user-friendly.
  • Payment and Shipping Partners: When you make a purchase, your data may be shared with payment processors or shipping companies to complete your order. These partners adhere to strict data protection standards.

Any data transfers outside your region comply with applicable laws, using safeguards like encryption or standard contractual clauses.

Additional Information

  • Payment Security: We comply with PCI DSS standards to ensure secure payment processing for your purchases.
  • Marketing Communications: If you sign up for our newsletter, you can opt out anytime using the unsubscribe link in our emails.
  • Updates to This Policy: We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Significant updates will be posted on www.hotsyle.com, and we encourage you to review it regularly.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests about this Privacy Policy or your data, reach out to us at:

We’re here to assist you promptly and transparently. Thank you for choosing HOTSYLE FASHION where style meets trust.