Privacy Policy

Introduction to J Kara® Privacy Practices

Welcome to J Kara® (jkara.shop), your trusted destination for elegant dresses, mother of the bride attire, and sophisticated evening gowns. At J Kara®, we are committed to protecting your privacy while providing you with a seamless shopping experience. This comprehensive privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or make a purchase from our collection.

Our privacy practices reflect our dedication to transparency and respect for your personal data. We understand the importance of maintaining your trust and confidence, which is why we have developed this detailed policy to help you understand our data practices. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this privacy policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you visit jkara.shop or make a purchase, we may collect various types of personal information to facilitate your shopping experience and improve our services. This information may include:

Contact details (name, email address, phone number, shipping and billing addresses)
Account credentials (username and password) if you create an account
Payment information (credit card details, billing address, payment history)
Purchase history and preferences
Size and style preferences
Special requests related to your orders
Communication preferences

We collect this information when you:

Create an account on our website
Make a purchase or attempt to make a purchase
Sign up for our newsletter or promotional communications
Participate in surveys, contests, or promotions
Contact our customer service team
Review our products or services
Navigate through our website

Automatically Collected Information

In addition to the information you provide directly, we automatically collect certain data when you visit jkara.shop. This information helps us optimize your browsing experience and improve our website functionality. Automatically collected data may include:

Log data (IP address, browser type, operating system, referring pages)
Device information (device type, screen resolution, mobile network information)
Location information (general geographic location based on IP address)
Browsing behavior (pages viewed, time spent on pages, links clicked)
Shopping behavior (products viewed, items added to cart, abandoned carts)
Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

At J Kara®, we use your personal information for various legitimate business purposes that help us serve you better. We strive to use your data responsibly and only for purposes that benefit your shopping experience or help us improve our services. These purposes include:

Fulfilling Orders and Providing Services

Processing and fulfilling your orders for dresses, mother of the bride attire, and evening gowns
Managing your account and maintaining your purchase history
Providing customer support and responding to inquiries
Handling returns, exchanges, and refunds
Addressing any issues with your orders or experience

Enhancing Your Shopping Experience

Personalizing your browsing experience based on your preferences and past interactions
Recommending products that match your style and size preferences
Remembering your settings and preferences for future visits
Improving the overall functionality and user-friendliness of our website
Developing new features and services based on user behavior and feedback

Marketing and Communication

Sending promotional emails about new collections, special offers, and events
Providing updates on your orders and account activities
Inviting you to participate in surveys or provide feedback
Notifying you about changes to our policies or services
Delivering targeted advertisements based on your interests and browsing behavior

Business Operations and Improvements

Analyzing shopping trends and customer preferences to inform our inventory decisions
Measuring the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
Detecting and preventing fraudulent activities and security breaches
Ensuring compliance with legal obligations and industry standards
Conducting research and analytics to improve our product offerings and services

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

J Kara® uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and personalize content. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us recognize your browser and remember certain information about your visit.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our website, enabling you to navigate our site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas and making purchases.
Preference Cookies: These cookies remember your preferences and settings to enhance your experience during future visits.
Analytical Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information about which pages are visited most frequently, how long visitors stay on certain pages, and other usage patterns.
Marketing Cookies: These cookies track your browsing habits and help us deliver more relevant advertising content based on your interests and preferences.

Managing Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. However, disabling certain cookies may impact your experience on our website and limit access to some features.

To manage your cookie preferences, you can:

Adjust your browser settings to accept, reject, or notify you when cookies are set
Use our cookie preference center (if available) to customize your cookie settings
Delete existing cookies through your browser settings
Opt-out of specific third-party cookies through industry opt-out tools

Sharing Your Information

J Kara® values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. We do not sell your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may share your information with certain trusted third parties in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We work with various service providers who help us operate our business and deliver our services to you. These service providers have access to your personal information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated to protect your data. Our service providers may include:

Payment processors for secure transaction handling
Shipping and logistics partners for order delivery
Customer service platforms to assist with inquiries
Email marketing services for newsletter distribution
Analytics providers to help us improve our website
Hosting and cloud storage providers for website operation

Business Partners

We may share limited information with our business partners to offer you joint promotions, complementary products, or enhanced services. These partnerships are carefully selected to ensure they align with our values and privacy standards.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law, such as:

In response to a subpoena, court order, or other legal process
To comply with legal obligations or regulatory requirements
To protect our rights, property, or safety
To enforce our terms of service or investigate potential violations
To prevent fraud, illegal activities, or potential threats to safety

Business Transfers

If J Kara® is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of its assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or prominent notice on our website of any change in ownership or uses of your personal information.

Data Security

Protecting your personal information is a top priority at J Kara®. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our security practices include:

Encryption of sensitive information during transmission using SSL technology
Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing
Access controls and authentication procedures for our systems
Employee training on data protection and security best practices
Regular backups and disaster recovery planning
Physical security measures for our facilities
Monitoring for suspicious activities and potential breaches

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to implementing reasonable security measures to protect your data.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. The criteria used to determine our retention periods include:

The length of time we have an ongoing relationship with you
Our legal obligations under applicable laws
The statute of limitations for potential legal claims
Operational necessity and legitimate business interests

When we no longer need your personal information, we will securely delete or anonymize it. If it is not possible to delete or anonymize your data completely, we will securely store it and isolate it from further processing until deletion is possible.

Your Privacy Rights

J Kara® respects your privacy rights and is committed to providing you with control over your personal information. Depending on your location, you may have some or all of the following rights:

Right to Access

You have the right to request information about the personal data we hold about you, including the categories of data, its sources, and the purposes for which it is processed.

Right to Correction

If you believe that any personal information we hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request correction of this information.

Right to Erasure

Under certain circumstances, you have the right to request the deletion of your personal data, also known as the “right to be forgotten.”

Right to Restrict Processing

You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information under certain conditions, such as when you contest the accuracy of the data.

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and to transmit this data to another controller without hindrance.

Right to Object

You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes or when processing is based on our legitimate interests.

Right to Withdraw Consent

Where we process your data based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section of this policy. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.

Children’s Privacy

J Kara® does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 16. Our website, products, and services are directed to individuals who are at least 16 years of age or older. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will promptly delete that information.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us immediately. We will take steps to remove such information from our systems.

International Data Transfers

J Kara® is based in the United States, and the information we collect may be stored and processed in the United States or any other country where we or our service providers maintain facilities.

If you are located outside the United States, please be aware that information we collect will be transferred to and processed in the United States or other jurisdictions, which may have different data protection laws than those in your country of residence. By using our website or providing us with your personal information, you consent to this transfer and processing.

We implement appropriate safeguards when transferring data across borders, such as standard contractual clauses, to ensure that your personal information receives an adequate level of protection.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, plug-ins, or applications. Clicking on those links or enabling those connections may allow third parties to collect or share data about you. We do not control these third-party websites and are not responsible for their privacy statements or practices.

We encourage you to read the privacy policy of every website you visit. These third-party sites may have privacy policies that differ from ours, and we recommend reviewing their policies before providing any personal information.

Marketing Communications

We may send you marketing communications about our products, services, and promotions if you have:

Made a purchase from us
Signed up for our newsletter
Provided your contact information and consented to receive marketing
Expressed interest in our products or services

You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by:

Clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails
Contacting our customer service team
Updating your communication preferences in your account settings

Please note that even if you opt out of marketing communications, we may still send you service-related communications, such as order confirmations and updates about your account.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy and take other appropriate measures to notify you, such as posting a notice on our website or sending you an email if the changes are significant.

We encourage you to review this privacy policy periodically to stay informed about our data practices. Your continued use of our website after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). These rights include:

Right to Know

You have the right to request that we disclose what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell about you.

Right to Delete

You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information that we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.

Right to Opt-Out of Sale

You have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. However, J Kara® does not sell your personal information as defined by California law.

Right to Non-Discrimination

You have the right not to be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section. We will verify your identity before responding to your request.

European Economic Area (EEA) Privacy Rights

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The legal bases we rely on for processing your personal information include:

Consent: When you have given us explicit consent to process your data for a specific purpose.
Contract: When processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you.
Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, provided these interests do not override your fundamental rights and freedoms.
Legal Obligation: When processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation.

As mentioned in the “Your Privacy Rights” section, EEA residents have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict processing, data portability, object to processing, and withdraw consent.

To exercise these rights or file a complaint, you may contact us or your local data protection authority.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or our data practices, please do not hesitate to contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address: J Kara® Customer Service, 123 Fashion Avenue, Suite 500, New York, NY 10001

For urgent matters related to your personal information, we recommend contacting us by email or phone for the fastest response.

Conclusion

At J Kara®, we believe that your privacy is as important as your fashion choices. We are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of data protection while providing you with elegant dresses, mother of the bride attire, and evening gowns that make you look and feel beautiful. By shopping with us, you can trust that your personal information is handled with care and respect.

Thank you for choosing J Kara® for your special occasion needs. We appreciate your trust and will continue to earn it by protecting your privacy and delivering exceptional products and services.

Last Updated: July 23, 2025