Privacy Policy
Last Updated: June 20, 2025
BlankWood operates this store and website, including all associated information, content, features, tools, products, and services, to provide you—the customer—with a personalized shopping experience (the “Services”). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information when you visit, use, make a purchase or other transaction, or otherwise communicate with us through the Services. In the event of a conflict between this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service, this Privacy Policy shall govern regarding the collection, processing, and disclosure of your personal information.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using and accessing the Services, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy and understand how we collect, use, and disclose your information as described herein.
Personal Information We Collect or Process
When we use the term “personal information,” we mean information that identifies you or can reasonably be linked to you or another person. Personal information does not include anonymized or de-identified data. Depending on how you interact with the Services, where you reside, and as permitted by law, we may collect or process the following categories of personal information, including inferences drawn from it:
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Contact Information – such as your name, address, billing and shipping addresses, phone number, and email address.
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Financial Information – including credit/debit card numbers, financial account details, payment methods, and transaction confirmations.
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Account Information – including usernames, passwords, security questions, preferences, and settings.
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Transaction Data – including viewed, carted, wishlisted, purchased, returned, exchanged, or canceled items and order history.
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Communications with Us – including any information you provide through customer support or other inquiries.
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Device Information – such as browser, IP address, device identifiers, and network data.
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Usage Data – related to your interaction with the Services, including browsing and navigation patterns.
Sources of Personal Information
We collect personal information from the following sources:
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Directly from you – e.g., when you create an account, interact with us, or provide information.
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Automatically – via the Services and your device, including through cookies and tracking technologies.
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From our service providers – who perform services or process data on our behalf.
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From partners or third parties – where permitted by law.
How We Use Your Personal Information
We may use your personal information for the following purposes:
▸ To Provide, Customize, and Improve the Services
We use your data to fulfill orders, process payments, manage your account, ship products, handle returns or exchanges, and recommend related products. Your preferences help us tailor the experience.
▸ Marketing and Advertising
We may send promotional emails, SMS, or mail, and show relevant online ads based on your previous activity or purchases.
▸ Security and Fraud Prevention
We use your data to verify accounts, detect fraud, investigate illegal or malicious behavior, and protect public safety and the integrity of our Services. If you create an account, you are responsible for keeping your login information secure.
▸ Customer Support and Communication
We use your data to respond to inquiries, provide support, and maintain our business relationship with you.
▸ Legal Obligations
We may process your data to comply with applicable laws, respond to legal requests, participate in legal proceedings, or enforce our policies and terms.
Third-Party Websites and Links
Our Services may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or accuracy of these third-party sites. Please review their policies before submitting any personal information.
Children’s Data
The Services are not intended for minors. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the legal age in your jurisdiction. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has submitted personal data to us, please contact us to request deletion.
Data Security and Retention
No security system is flawless. We cannot guarantee the complete safety of information transmitted over the internet. Please avoid sending sensitive information through unsecured channels.
We retain your data only as long as necessary for business purposes, legal obligations, dispute resolution, and contract enforcement.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights under data protection laws (these are subject to limitations and may only apply under specific conditions):
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Right to Access – Request access to personal data we hold about you.
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Right to Deletion – Request that we delete your personal information.
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Right to Correction – Request correction of inaccurate data.
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Right to Data Portability – Request a copy of your data and transfer it to another service.
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Right to Manage Communications – You can unsubscribe from promotional messages via the link provided in our emails. Non-promotional emails (e.g., order confirmations) may still be sent.
If you reside in the UK or EEA, you may also have:
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Right to Object/Restrict Processing
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Right to Withdraw Consent – where applicable, without affecting prior lawful processing.
To exercise your rights, contact us at the details below. We may require verification of your identity before processing your request. You may authorize an agent to act on your behalf, provided proof of authorization is given.
We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your rights.
International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred, stored, or processed outside your country. Where required, we use standard contractual clauses or similar safeguards recognized by the European Commission or UK authorities to ensure adequate protection.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or operational needs. Updates will be posted on this site with the “Last Updated” date changed accordingly. Where required, we will notify you in accordance with applicable laws.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
📧 blankwoodinc@gmail.com
For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, we are the data controller of your personal information.