Privacy Policy

Welcome to Alkebulan Fashion ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us.

Alkebulan Fashion operates as an African heritage fashion brand celebrating authentic cultural designs and connecting customers to our Shopify store at alkebulan.store. Founded in 2025, we're building our vision to reach 1000+ happy clients through premium African-inspired fashion. By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number
• Newsletter Subscriptions: Email address and preferences
• Communication Data: Messages sent through contact forms
• Shopping Information: Data from your interactions with our Shopify store

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, click patterns
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address
• Cookies: Small files stored on your device for functionality
• Analytics Data: Website performance and user behavior insights

We use your information for the following purposes:

• Communication: Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
• Newsletter Services: Send fashion updates, styling tips, and exclusive offers
• Shopping Experience: Direct you to our Shopify store and track referrals
• Website Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
• Marketing: Promote our African fashion collections and special events
• Legal Compliance: Meet regulatory requirements and protect our rights

4.1 Third-Party Services

We may share your information with trusted third-party services:

• Shopify: Our e-commerce platform for processing orders and payments
• Email Services: Newsletter and email marketing providers
• Analytics Providers: Google Analytics for website performance insights
• Social Media Platforms: Instagram and Facebook for marketing purposes

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or to:

• Comply with court orders or legal processes
• Protect our rights, property, or safety
• Investigate fraud or security issues
• Enforce our terms of service

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption: Secure SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Regular Updates: Keeping our security systems current and effective
• Third-Party Security: Working only with reputable service providers

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

6.1 Access and Updates

• Request access to your personal information
• Update or correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal data

6.2 Communication Preferences

• Unsubscribe from newsletters at any time
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Manage cookie preferences in your browser

6.3 GDPR Rights (EU Residents)

• Right to portability of your data
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to object to processing
• Right to lodge a complaint with supervisory authorities

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Essential Cookies: Enable basic website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Understand how visitors use our website
• Marketing Cookies: Show relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness
• Social Media Cookies: Enable social sharing and track social media interactions

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may limit website functionality.

As an international fashion brand, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including:

• Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities
• Standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission
• Certification schemes and codes of conduct

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Response Time: We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days of receipt.