Last updated: August 6, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Mariela de la Paz (“we,” “us,” “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit marieladelapaz.com (the “Site”) or make a purchase.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide to us directly:

  • Name, email address, shipping address, and billing address when you place an order
  • Email address when you sign up for our newsletter
  • Any information you include when you contact us through our Contact page

Information collected automatically:

  • Standard website analytics (pages visited, browser type, general location, device type) collected through Squarespace’s built-in analytics and cookies
  • Cart and browsing activity on the Site, used to keep your cart working correctly between visits

We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13, and this Site is not directed at children.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Process and ship your orders
  • Communicate with you about your order (confirmations, shipping updates, and any issues)
  • Send you our newsletter, if you’ve opted in
  • Respond to questions or requests submitted through our Contact page
  • Understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve it
  • Maintain the security of the Site and prevent fraud

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share information only as needed to run the store:

  • Squarespace — our website and e-commerce platform hosts the Site and processes transactions.
  • Stripe and PayPal — our payment processors. Payment details are handled directly by Stripe or PayPal at checkout; we do not store your full payment card information ourselves. Customers who choose PayPal may also pay using Venmo.
  • Printify — our print-on-demand fulfillment partner. For print-on-demand products, we share your name and shipping address with Printify solely to produce and ship your order.
  • Mailchimp — if you sign up for our newsletter, your email address is stored and managed through Mailchimp. See Mailchimp’s own privacy policy for how they handle that data.
  • Shipping carriers — your shipping address is shared with carriers (USPS, UPS, FedEx, or similar) to deliver your order.

We may also disclose information if required by law, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our customers.

4. Cookies

The Site uses cookies (through Squarespace) to keep your shopping cart working, remember your preferences, and understand site traffic. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling them may affect how the Site functions — for example, your cart may not save items between visits.

5. Data Retention

We retain order information for as long as needed for accounting, tax, and customer service purposes. If you unsubscribe from our newsletter, your email is removed from future mailings, though Mailchimp may retain minimal records as required for compliance purposes.

6. Your Choices and Rights

Newsletter: You can unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every email.

California residents: Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have the right to request access to, deletion of, or details about the personal information we hold about you. To make a request, contact us.

You may also contact us at any time with questions about what information we hold or to request corrections.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information, including relying on the security measures of Squarespace, Stripe, and PayPal. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to other websites, such as social media pages. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third-party sites.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

10. Contact Us

Questions about this Privacy Policy or your information? Please reach us at mariela@marieladelapaz.com.