Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Marie Laforge (“we”, “us”, “our”). We’re committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our website marielaforge.com (the “Site”) and our store powered by Ecwid (“Store”).

By using our Site and/or purchasing from our Store, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site or provide us your personal information.

2. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information:

  • Personal Information you give us voluntarily, which may include: name, email address, postal address, telephone number, payment information, and any other information you choose to provide when you place an order, subscribe to newsletters, contact us, or use interactive features.
  • Automatic Information when you visit our Site or use our Store: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referral URLs, pages viewed, time spent on pages, etc.
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: We (and Ecwid) use cookies, web beacons, and similar tools to collect information and improve our services. Cookies help us remember your preferences, analyze trends, and understand how users interact with our site.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for purposes such as:

  • Processing and fulfilling your orders, including sending confirmations, updates, shipping, etc.
  • Customer service (responding to inquiries, providing support).
  • Improving our Site and Store (e.g. enhancing layout, content, features).
  • Marketing and communication: sending newsletters, promotional offers, updates (only if you opt in), etc.
  • Fraud prevention, security, legal compliance.

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

  • Service providers such as payment processors, shipping carriers, fulfillment services, ecommerce platforms (Ecwid), or other third parties who help us operate our business.
  • Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law, to defend or enforce our rights or policies, or to protect the safety of others.
  • Business transfers: if we sell, merge, or reorganize the business, your information may be transferred as part of that process.

Note: Ecwid’s services may also collect, process, and store your data in accordance with their own privacy practices. You should review Ecwid’s Privacy Policy for details.

5. Payment Information

We do not store full credit card numbers on our server. Payment is processed securely via the payment gateway integrated through Ecwid or other third-party payment processor. These processors are PCI compliant.

6. Cookies, Tracking & Third-Party Links

  • We use cookies and other tracking tools for site functionality, analytics, and advertising (if we do).
  • Third-party services (e.g. Google Analytics) may use cookies to collect non-personal or pseudonymized usage data.
  • Our Site or Store may contain links to third-party websites; we are not responsible for their privacy practices.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights including:

  • Accessing the personal data we hold about you;
  • Correcting inaccurate or incomplete data;
  • Deleting or restricting use of your data;
  • Withdrawing consent for data processing (where processing is based on consent);
  • Data portability.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [contact email/address].

8. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your data, including encryption, secure servers, regular security reviews. However, no system is completely secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children

Our Site is not intended for children under 13 (or minimum legal age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will take steps to delete it.

10. International Transfers

If you are located outside the country where we operate, your information may be transferred to, stored, or processed in another country. By using our Site or Store, you consent to such transfers in accordance with this policy.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” above. Continued use of the Site after changes indicates acceptance. We may also notify via email or prominent notices.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns, please contact:

Marie Laforge
[Mailing Address, if applicable]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]

Terms of Use

Effective Date: [Insert date]

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your use of marielaforge.com (the “Site”) including the Store. By accessing or using this Site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.

1. Who We Are

Marie Laforge is the owner and operator of the Site. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Site.

2. Use of the Site

  • You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe rights or restrict others’ use or enjoyment.
  • You must not use the Site in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Site or interfere with other users’ access.

3. Accounts

If you create an account (if applicable), you are responsible for maintaining confidentiality of your account credentials and any activity under your account. Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use.

4. Products, Orders & Payments

  • All product descriptions, images, prices, specifications are subject to change without notice. We attempt to display colors, features, etc., as accurately as possible; but actual color, etc. may differ.
  • Prices shown are in [currency, e.g. USD] and may not include shipping, taxes, customs, or other fees. These extra costs are your responsibility unless otherwise stated.
  • Payment terms: orders must be paid in full at time of purchase via the payment methods accepted by the Store (Ecwid’s system).

5. Shipping, Returns & Refunds

  • Shipping policies including estimated delivery times, costs, and responsibilities will be as described on the Site or during checkout.
  • Return/refund policy: [you’ll need to insert your specific policy: whether refunds are allowed, time frame, condition of items, whether shipping costs refunded, etc.]

6. Intellectual Property

  • All content on the Site (graphics, text, images, logos, designs, artwork) is our property or licensed to us, and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
  • You may view, download, or print copies for your personal, non-commercial use only. Any other use requires express prior written permission.

7. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability

  • The Site and the products are provided “as is” and “as available”, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties (including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement).
  • We do not guarantee that the Site will be always accessible uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or harmful components.
  • To the fullest extent allowed by law, in no event will we (or our affiliates, service providers, or Ecwid) be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages arising out of your use of the Site or Store, or your inability to use the Site, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

8. Third-Party Services

  • The Store uses Ecwid for ecommerce functionality. Ecwid’s policies (including privacy, payment processing, dispute resolution, etc.) apply when you use the Store. You agree to comply with their terms as well.
  • We may include links to third-party websites. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, their content or policies.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Marie Laforge, its officers, partners, employees, agents, service providers (including Ecwid), from any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses (including legal fees) arising out of your use of the Site, violation of these Terms, or violation of any rights of another.

10. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

  • These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [State, e.g. South Carolina, USA] without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
  • Any dispute arising out of or related to these Terms or the Site shall be resolved in the courts of [appropriate jurisdiction].

11. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the Terms otherwise remain in full force and effect.

12. Changes to Terms

We may revise these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Effective Date” above. Continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the new Terms.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact:

Marie Laforge
sales@marielaforge.com
941-445-0819