Privacy Policy

At The Handmade Emporium, your privacy matters. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, make a purchase, or interact with us in any way. As a small, handmade-focused shop based in rural Idaho, we value trust and transparency—and we’re committed to safeguarding your information with care.

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: When you make a purchase, fill out a contact form, or subscribe to updates, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and shipping details.

• Order Details: We keep track of orders placed, items purchased, and related preferences to provide better service.

• Payment Information: Payments made through Etsy or other third-party processors are subject to their policies. We do not store or process any credit card information directly.

• Website Usage: Through Wix and third-party tools (like Google Analytics), we may collect non-identifying data about how visitors use our site—such as pages viewed, time spent, and browser type.

We use your information to:

• Fulfill orders and deliver your items

• Send order confirmations, shipping updates, or respond to inquiries

• Improve website functionality and customer experience

• Occasionally send news, special offers, or updates (only if you opt-in)

We never sell, rent, or trade your personal data.

We may share limited information only with:

• Service providers like shipping carriers and email platforms to complete your order or communication

• Legal authorities if required by law, such as responding to lawful requests or protecting our rights

We will never share your information with marketers or unrelated third parties.

Our website is hosted on Wix and follows industry-standard protections, including HTTPS encryption and secure server environments. While no system can guarantee 100% security, we take reasonable steps to protect your data.

We use cookies and analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with our website. These small files help improve site performance but do not collect personally identifiable information unless you provide it voluntarily.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings if preferred.

You have the right to:

• Request access to the data we hold about you

• Update or correct your information

• Ask us to delete your data

• Opt out of marketing emails at any time (we keep it minimal)

To make a request, email us at thehandmadeemporium@gmail.com

Our site may include links to external platforms like Etsy, Instagram, or Facebook. Once you leave our site, those platforms’ privacy policies apply—we encourage you to review them individually.

Our site and offerings are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect or store data from minors.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Your continued use of the site indicates your acceptance of those changes.

For any questions, concerns, or requests, please contact:

📬 thehandmadeemporium@gmail.com
📞 208-270-0279