Privacy Policy

At Occasion Bazaar ("we," "us," or "our"), accessible at occasionbazaar.online, your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what choices you have. By using our website, you agree to the practices described here.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Name and email if you create an account or contact us
• Custom card messages, text, and personalization details when using our card creator
• Any feedback, reviews, or messages you submit

Information Collected Automatically

• Device type, browser type, operating system
• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Pages viewed, time spent, referral source
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5)

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide, maintain, and improve our services — greeting card creation, product recommendations, and gifting features
• To personalize your experience and show relevant content
• To process and fulfill any orders or requests
• To communicate with you about updates, promotions, or support
• To display advertisements via Google AdSense (see Section 4)
• To publish our content (greeting cards, designs) to social media platforms via APIs (see Section 4)
• To analyze usage patterns and improve the website
• To prevent fraud and ensure security

3. Data Storage & Security

We store data using industry-standard cloud services:

• Supabase — Database and authentication. Data is stored securely with row-level security policies. Supabase complies with SOC 2 Type II standards.
• Cloudinary — Image storage and optimization for greeting card assets. Images are served via a global CDN.
• Vercel — Website hosting. Served over HTTPS with automatic SSL certificates.

While we take reasonable precautions to protect your data (encryption in transit via HTTPS, secure access controls), no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect or process data:

5. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

• Essential cookies — Required for authentication and basic site functionality
• Analytics cookies — Help us understand how visitors use the site (page views, traffic sources)
• Advertising cookies — Used by Google AdSense to serve relevant ads
• Preference cookies — Remember your settings (theme, language)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies — check your browser's help documentation for instructions.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Opt out of personalized advertising
• Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email below.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, contact us: