Privacy policy

Last updated: January 13, 2026

Véra Designs (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates this website and online store (the “Services”) to provide customers with a curated shopping experience for our products. Our Services include all related information, content, features, tools, products, and services offered through our website.

Véra Designs is powered by Shopify, which enables us to host and operate our online store. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit, use, or make a purchase from our Services, or otherwise communicate with us.

If there is a conflict between our Terms of Service and this Privacy Policy, this Privacy Policy governs with respect to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information.

By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.


Personal Information We Collect

When we refer to “personal information,” we mean information that identifies, relates to, describes, or can reasonably be linked to you. This does not include anonymized or de-identified information.

Depending on how you interact with our Services, we may collect the following categories of personal information:

  • Contact details: name, billing and shipping address, email address, phone number

  • Financial information: payment method, transaction details, payment confirmation (payment processing is handled securely by Shopify and its payment providers)

  • Account information: username, password, preferences, and settings

  • Transaction information: items viewed, added to cart, purchased, returned, or exchanged

  • Communications: information you provide when contacting customer support or submitting inquiries

  • Device information: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, and network information

  • Usage information: interactions with the website, pages viewed, and browsing behavior


Sources of Personal Information

We collect personal information from the following sources:

  • Directly from you, when you create an account, place an order, sign up for emails, or contact us

  • Automatically, through cookies and similar technologies when you browse our website

  • From service providers, such as Shopify and payment processors

  • From partners or third parties, where permitted by law


How We Use Your Personal Information

We use personal information for the following purposes:

Providing and Improving Our Services

  • Processing orders, payments, returns, and exchanges

  • Managing customer accounts

  • Arranging shipping and local pickup

  • Customizing your shopping experience

  • Improving website performance and usability

Marketing and Communications

  • Sending promotional emails or updates (you may opt out at any time)

  • Displaying relevant advertising and product recommendations

Security and Fraud Prevention

  • Verifying transactions

  • Protecting against fraudulent or unauthorized activity

  • Maintaining platform security

Customer Support

  • Responding to inquiries

  • Providing order assistance and service updates

Legal and Compliance

  • Complying with applicable laws and regulations

  • Responding to legal requests

  • Enforcing our terms and policies


How We Share Personal Information

We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:

  • With Shopify and service providers that assist with payment processing, shipping, analytics, customer support, and website hosting

  • With marketing partners, where permitted, to provide relevant advertising

  • With third parties, when you request or consent to such sharing

  • In connection with legal obligations, business transactions, or corporate restructuring

We do not sell your personal information.


Relationship With Shopify

Our store is hosted on Shopify. Shopify collects and processes personal information to provide and improve its services. Information submitted through our store may be stored and processed by Shopify and its service providers, including outside of Canada.

For more details, please review Shopify’s Privacy Policy:
https://privacy.shopify.com

You may also exercise certain privacy rights through the Shopify Privacy Portal.


Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.


Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not intended for use by children under the age of majority in their jurisdiction. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.


Security and Retention

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information; however, no system is completely secure. Information transmitted online may not be fully secure.

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill orders and provide services

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Resolve disputes

  • Enforce agreements


Your Rights and Choices (Canada)

Under Canadian privacy laws (including PIPEDA), you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal information

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Withdraw consent for certain uses (such as marketing emails)

You may exercise these rights by contacting us using the information below. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.


International Transfers

Your personal information may be transferred to, stored, or processed outside of Canada, including in jurisdictions where Shopify or its service providers operate. Appropriate safeguards are used where required.


Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised “Last updated” date.


Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, or if you wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Véra Designs
📧 veradesignslimited@gmail.com
📞 (902) 500-5330
📍 Bedford, Nova Scotia, Canada