privacy policy

SAFE AND SECURE SHOPPING
At & so are you, we recognize that your privacy matters and appreciate the trust you place in us when sharing your information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

By visiting & so are you, you agree to the practices detailed below.

WHAT PERSONAL INFORMATION DOES & SO ARE YOU COLLECT?
• Information You Provide:
We collect and store any information you enter on our site or provide to us in any other way. This information is used to enhance your experience, respond to your inquiries, tailor your shopping journey, and stay in touch with you.
• Automatically Collected Information:
We also gather certain data automatically whenever you engage with our website. This may include technologies like "cookies"—small text files used to identify your browser or device. Additionally, we may use third-party analytics tools to better understand visitor traffic on our site and related platforms.
• Information from Other Sources:
We may receive information about you from third-party sources and combine it with what we have collected. This helps us personalize and enhance your overall experience.

HOW DOES & SO ARE YOU USE YOUR CONTACT DETAILS?
Your contact information is used solely for the purposes of:
• Registering you on our website
• Managing your account
• Processing orders, returns, and related transactions
• Communicating with you and providing customer service
• Informing you about new products, promotions, or events you may find interesting
If you’d prefer not to receive promotional emails, please contact us at cristina@soareyoupdx.com with "UNSUBSCRIBE" in the subject line. Please allow 7–10 business days for changes to take effect.

HOW ELSE DO WE USE CUSTOMER INFORMATION?
• Personalizing your shopping experience
• Tracking and recording your purchases
• Enabling communication via social platforms
• Allowing you to comment or share on social media
• Preventing fraudulent or unauthorized activity
• Enforcing our Terms of Use
• Meeting legal, regulatory, and internal policy requirements

DO WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION?
Your privacy is important to us. Occasionally, we may collaborate with trusted third parties (such as social platforms like Instagram) who uphold privacy practices aligned with ours. These partnerships help improve your shopping experience.
We also permit select third parties to collect anonymous behavioral data (e.g. clicks, scroll activity) during your visit to better understand and enhance user interaction.
For Oregon Residents:
& so are you complies with the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (OCPA), also known as Senate Bill 619. This legislation gives Oregon residents specific rights over their personal data.
Key provisions include:
• Consumer Rights: Confirm if data is being processed, access or correct it, request deletion, and opt out of data sales or targeted ads.
• Data Protection Assessments: Required for businesses involved in data sales or targeted advertising.
• Universal Opt-Out Signals: Starting Jan 1, 2026, businesses must respect global opt-out settings like Global Privacy Control.
• Scope of Applicability: Applies to businesses handling personal data from 100,000+ individuals or 25,000 with significant data-sale revenue. Nonprofits must comply by July 1, 2025.
• Enforcement: Overseen by the Oregon Department of Justice. Consumers may file complaints directly.
• Sensitive Data: Includes information such as gender identity or crime victim status.
To request more information, email cristina@soareyoupdx.com with the subject line "OREGON PRIVACY REQUEST."

HOW SECURE IS YOUR INFORMATION?
All data transmissions to our site are protected by encryption technologies that safeguard your personal information. & so are you and Shopify remain committed to maintaining high levels of security and fraud protection. Despite our best efforts, no internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure. By using our site, you acknowledge that you do so at your own risk.

YOUR CHOICES
You can choose not to provide personal information, although doing so may limit certain website features or purchasing capabilities.
To stop receiving emails, contact cristina@soareyoupdx.com with "UNSUBSCRIBE" in the subject line. For any concerns about how your data is used, you can also reach out via the same email.

USE BY CHILDREN
Our website and services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. If you're under 18, please use & so are you only under the supervision of a parent or guardian.
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). If you believe a child has shared information without proper consent, notify us at cristina@soareyoupdx.com so we can remove it promptly.

CONDITIONS OF USE
By visiting & so are you, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use. Any disputes related to your visit are subject to both.