Privacy policy

Last Updated: 11/25/25

At Urban Minaret, we are committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit or make a purchase from urbanminaret.com.

By using our website, you consent to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information to provide you with a smooth shopping experience. This includes:

A. Personal Information Provided by You

Name
Billing address
Shipping address
Email address
Phone number
Payment information (processed securely by Shopify and never stored on our servers)

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you browse our website, we automatically collect:

IP address
Device information
Browser type
Cookies and tracking technologies
Pages you viewed
Time spent on site
Referring websites

C. Order Information

When you make a purchase, we collect:

Products ordered
Order total
Shipping details
Payment method (encrypted)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to provide and improve our services, including:

Processing and fulfilling orders
Providing order confirmations and shipping updates
Improving website functionality and customer experience
Communicating promotional offers (only with your consent)
Preventing fraud or misuse
Managing returns, refunds, and customer support
Complying with legal requirements

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data.

However, we share your information with select third parties necessary to operate our store:

A. Shopify

We use Shopify to power our website. Shopify securely stores your data and protects your payment details.

B. Payment Processors

Examples: Shopify Payments, PayPal, Apple Pay, or other gateways.
Your payment information is encrypted and never accessible to Urban Minaret.

C. Shipping Partners

Your name, address, and contact information may be shared with carriers to deliver your order.

D. Legal Compliance

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government request.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

Keep items in your cart
Remember your preferences
Improve performance
Analyze traffic
Personalize your shopping experience

You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the site may not function properly.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, including:

Order history
Accounting and tax obligations
Customer service inquiries

You can request the deletion of your personal data at any time.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Correct incorrect or incomplete information
Request data deletion
Opt-out of marketing communications
Request a copy of your data

To exercise any rights, contact us at: urbanminaret@gmail.com

7. Security Measures

We take your privacy seriously.
Security measures include:

Encrypted payment processing
Secure Shopify infrastructure
Limited data access
Firewalls and monitoring
Best-practice data handling protocols

However, no online method is 100% secure. We strive to protect your data but cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites.
Urban Minaret is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites and encourages you to review their policies.

9. Children’s Privacy

Urban Minaret does not knowingly collect information from individuals under 13 years of age.
If you believe a child provided us with personal data, contact us immediately.