Privacy Policy – The Style Squeeze
Privacy Policy – The Style Squeeze
Effective Date: March 2026
1. Who We Are
The Style Squeeze (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates this website. Our purpose is to provide curated information and resources for independent kids fashion brands. You can contact us at: thestylesqueeze@gmail.com
2. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
a) Comments
If you leave a comment on our site, we collect the data shown in the comment form, as well as your IP address and browser user agent to help spam detection. Your email may be anonymized and sent to Gravatar to verify your profile picture.
b) Email Subscriptions
When you sign up to access our Kids Fashion Brand Directory or subscribe to our newsletters, we collect:
- Your name
- Your email address
This information is collected only with your explicit consent.
c) Media Uploads
If you upload images (e.g., in comments), avoid embedding location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can extract data from images uploaded to the site.
d) Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to:
- Remember form inputs (e.g., comments)
- Improve site functionality (login, screen options)
- Track analytics and marketing (Google Analytics, Pinterest/Meta pixels)
All non-essential cookies (analytics, marketing) require your consent before being set.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Deliver the Kids Fashion Brand Directory
- Send newsletters and updates about independent kids fashion brands
- Monitor site traffic and improve site experience
- Prevent spam and abuse
We will never sell or rent your personal data.
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following processors:
- MailerLite – manages email delivery, subscriber storage, and automation.
- Google Analytics – collects anonymized site usage data.
- Pinterest/Meta Pixels – track marketing campaigns and retargeting.
- Gravatar – verifies profile images for comments.
These services may store personal data in their systems according to their privacy policies.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Your data is processed based on:
- Consent – for email subscriptions and marketing communications
- Legitimate Interest – for spam prevention and analytics
You may withdraw consent at any time by unsubscribing from emails or contacting us.
6. How We Share Your Data
We do not share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. Data may be shared with:
- Service providers for email delivery (MailerLite)
- Analytics or marketing platforms you have consented to
- Legal authorities if required by law
7. Data Retention
- Comments and associated metadata are stored indefinitely unless deleted by you.
- Email subscribers remain on our list until they unsubscribe or request deletion.
- Media uploaded by users may remain until deleted by the uploader or admin.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your personal data
- Withdraw consent to email marketing at any time
- Receive an exported copy of your data
To exercise these rights, contact: thestylesqueeze@gmail.com
9. Cookies
We use cookies to improve site functionality and marketing performance. Non-essential cookies (analytics and marketing) are only set after consent. You can manage or withdraw consent at any time via your browser or our cookie banner.
10. Where Your Data is Sent
- All email subscriber data is stored and processed in MailerLite servers (EU/US compliant).
- Comments, form submissions, and analytics may be processed by the platforms outlined above.
- Embedded content (e.g., videos, social media feeds) may collect data directly from your browser.
11. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure.
12. Contact
Questions about privacy or your personal data can be directed to:
Email: thestylesqueeze@gmail.com
