Privacy policy
Last updated: August 3, 2026
Privacy Policy
BUDETZ (“BUDETZ,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates budetz.com and provides the related store, content, products, and services (the “Services”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit or use the Services, make a purchase, create an account, or communicate with us.
BUDETZ is the data controller or business responsible for the personal information described in this Policy, except where a service provider acts as an independent controller under its own privacy notice.
1. Personal information we collect
Depending on how you interact with the Services and where you live, we may collect:
- Identity and contact information: name, email address, billing and shipping address, postal code, and telephone number that you choose or are required to provide for delivery.
- Order and transaction information: products viewed or purchased, order number, returns, exchanges, cancellations, discounts, delivery status, and communications relating to an order.
- Payment information: payment method, transaction status, billing details, and limited payment-card information provided by our payment processors. BUDETZ does not directly store full payment-card numbers.
- Account information: account identifiers, login and authentication information, saved preferences, and order history.
- Device and usage information: IP address, browser and device type, operating system, cookie identifiers, pages viewed, referring pages, approximate location derived from IP address, and interactions with the Services.
- Communications: messages, reviews, survey responses, return evidence, and other information you provide to customer support.
- Fraud and security information: information used to authenticate transactions, detect suspicious activity, protect the Services, and comply with law.
2. How we collect information
We collect information directly from you; automatically through cookies, pixels, logs, and similar technologies; and from service providers and partners such as Shopify, payment processors, fraud-prevention providers, fulfillment partners, carriers, analytics providers, and advertising platforms.
3. How we use personal information
We may use personal information to:
- provide, operate, and improve the Services;
- process payments, confirm orders, source and fulfill products, arrange shipping, provide tracking, and manage returns or refunds;
- Identity and contact information: name, email address, billing and shipping address, postal code, and telephone number that you choose or are required to provide for delivery.
- Order and transaction information: products viewed or purchased, order number, returns, exchanges, cancellations, discounts, delivery status, and communications relating to an order.
- Payment information: payment method, transaction status, billing details, and limited payment-card information provided by our payment processors. BUDETZ does not directly store full payment-card numbers.
- Account information: account identifiers, login and authentication information, saved preferences, and order history.
- Device and usage information: IP address, browser and device type, operating system, cookie identifiers, pages viewed, referring pages, approximate location derived from IP address, and interactions with the Services.
- Communications: messages, reviews, survey responses, return evidence, and other information you provide to customer support.
- Fraud and security information: information used to authenticate transactions, detect suspicious activity, protect the Services, and comply with law.
- provide, operate, and improve the Services;
- process payments, confirm orders, source and fulfill products, arrange shipping, provide tracking, and manage returns or refunds;
- create and maintain customer accounts;
- respond to questions and provide customer support;
- personalize content and remember preferences;
- send transactional messages and, where permitted, marketing communications;
- measure store performance, understand usage, and improve products and marketing;
- detect fraud, abuse, security incidents, and violations of our terms;
- comply with tax, accounting, customs, consumer-protection, and other legal obligations; and
- establish, exercise, or defend legal claims.
- Shopify: our commerce platform and hosting provider. Shopify processes information to provide storefront, checkout, account, analytics, and other services. See the Shopify Consumer Privacy Policy.
- Payment and fraud-prevention providers: to authorize payments, prevent fraud, and resolve payment disputes.
- Fulfillment partners, suppliers, warehouses, customs service providers, and carriers: to source, pack, ship, clear, track, deliver, return, or replace products. These providers may be located in China or other countries.
- Technology, analytics, customer-support, and marketing providers: to operate, secure, measure, personalize, and promote the Services, subject to applicable law and contractual safeguards.
- Professional advisers and authorities: when reasonably necessary to comply with law, respond to lawful requests, protect rights and safety, or establish or defend claims.
- Transaction parties: in connection with a merger, financing, restructuring, sale, or transfer of all or part of the business, subject to appropriate confidentiality protections.
Last updated: August 3, 2026
Privacy Policy
BUDETZ (“BUDETZ,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates budetz.com and provides the related store, content, products, and services (the “Services”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit or use the Services, make a purchase, create an account, or communicate with us.
BUDETZ is the data controller or business responsible for the personal information described in this Policy, except where a service provider acts as an independent controller under its own privacy notice.
1. Personal information we collect
Depending on how you interact with the Services and where you live, we may collect:
2. How we collect information
We collect information directly from you; automatically through cookies, pixels, logs, and similar technologies; and from service providers and partners such as Shopify, payment processors, fraud-prevention providers, fulfillment partners, carriers, analytics providers, and advertising platforms.
3. How we use personal information
We may use personal information to:
4. Legal bases for EEA and UK users
Where the GDPR or UK GDPR applies, we process personal information as necessary to perform a contract with you, comply with legal obligations, pursue legitimate interests such as operating and securing the Services and improving our business, and obtain consent where required. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting earlier lawful processing.
5. How we disclose personal information
We may disclose personal information to:
We do not disclose personal information for purposes unrelated to those described in this Policy unless you direct us or we provide additional notice where required.
6. Targeted advertising and opt-out rights
We and our partners may use cookies or similar technologies to measure advertising and show relevant promotions. In some jurisdictions, this activity may be defined as “sale,” “sharing,” or targeted advertising even when no money is exchanged. Eligible users may opt out through our data-sharing opt-out page or by using a legally recognized Global Privacy Control signal. The rights available depend on your location.
7. Cookies and similar technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies that are necessary for checkout, account, security, and site functionality, and may use optional analytics or advertising technologies as permitted by law. You can manage cookies through the consent controls made available on the Services and through your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect store functions.
8. International transfers
BUDETZ is based in the Republic of Korea and uses service providers in other countries, including Shopify and fulfillment or logistics partners. Personal information may therefore be transferred to, stored in, or processed outside your country. Where required, we use recognized transfer mechanisms or other safeguards, such as adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses.
9. Data retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, including to fulfill orders, maintain accounts, provide support, satisfy tax and accounting requirements, resolve disputes, prevent fraud, and enforce agreements. Retention periods vary by the type of information and applicable law.
10. Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information. No system or transmission method is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. Do not send passwords or full payment-card details by email.
11. Your rights and choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, know, correct, delete, restrict, object to processing, withdraw consent, receive a portable copy, opt out of targeted advertising or sale/sharing, and appeal a decision about a privacy request. You may also have the right to complain to your local data-protection authority.
To exercise a right, email support@budetz.com. We may need to verify your identity and authority before completing a request. We will not discriminate against you for exercising a privacy right.
You may unsubscribe from marketing emails using the link in the message. We may still send non-promotional messages about orders, accounts, security, or policy changes.
12. Children
The Services are not directed to children who cannot legally consent to the processing of their personal information. We do not knowingly collect personal information from such children. A parent or guardian may contact us to request deletion where appropriate.
13. Third-party links
The Services may link to websites or platforms that we do not control. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies, and you should review those policies before providing information.
14. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Policy to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal obligations. We will post the revised version with an updated date and provide additional notice when required by law.
15. Contact
For privacy inquiries or requests, email support@budetz.com. Required business identity and seller information is available in our Contact Information.