Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 11, 2026

The Pause operates this store and website to provide you with a personalized shopping experience. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information when you access our services, make a purchase, or communicate with us.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information depending on how you interact with us: contact details (name, address, email, phone), payment information (processed securely via Shopify), account information, transaction history, device and usage data, and communications you send us.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to process and fulfill orders, manage your account, send order notifications, improve our services, send marketing communications (with your consent), prevent fraud, and comply with legal obligations.

How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with Shopify (our store platform), Dripshipper (our fulfillment partner), payment processors, and marketing partners — all bound by their own privacy policies. We never sell your personal data.

Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or port your personal data. EU/UK residents have additional rights including the right to object to processing and withdraw consent. To exercise any right, contact us at hello@the-pause.coffee.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We recommend not sharing sensitive information via unsecured channels.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies.

International Transfers

Your data may be stored and processed outside your country of residence. For EU/UK transfers, we rely on standard contractual clauses or equivalent mechanisms.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy at any time. We'll notify you of significant changes by updating the date above.

Contact

hello@the-pause.coffee