Privacy policy

Last updated: February 4, 2026

Golden Ephod operates this store and website, including all related information, content, features, tools, products, and services (the “Services”), to provide you with a curated shopping experience. Golden Ephod is powered by Shopify, which enables us to deliver the Services to you.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information when you visit, use, or make a purchase from the Services, or otherwise communicate with us. If there is a conflict between our Terms of Service and this Privacy Policy, this Privacy Policy governs the collection, processing, and disclosure of your personal information.

By accessing or using any part of the Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

Personal Information We Collect

“Personal information” means information that identifies, relates to, or can reasonably be linked to you. It does not include anonymized or de-identified information.

Depending on how you interact with the Services and where you live, we may collect:

  • Contact information (name, billing/shipping address, phone number, email)
  • Payment information (payment method, transaction details, confirmation; payment data is processed securely by payment providers)
  • Account information (username, password, preferences)
  • Transaction data (products viewed, added to cart, purchased, returned, or exchanged)
  • Communications (customer support messages or inquiries)
  • Device & technical data (IP address, browser, device identifiers)
  • Usage data (how you interact with and navigate the Services)

Sources of Personal Information

We collect personal information from:

  • You directly
  • Automatically through cookies and similar technologies
  • Service providers acting on our behalf
  • Partners or third parties where permitted by law

How We Use Your Personal Information

We use your personal information to:

Provide & Improve Services

  • Process orders, payments, shipping, returns, and exchanges
  • Manage accounts and preferences
  • Personalize your shopping experience

Marketing & Advertising

  • Send promotional emails or messages (with opt-out options)
  • Display relevant advertisements based on your activity

Security & Fraud Prevention

  • Protect accounts, prevent fraud, and ensure platform security

Communication

  • Provide customer support and respond to inquiries

Legal Compliance

  • Comply with laws, regulations, and legal requests

How We Share Personal Information

We may share your information:

  • With Shopify and service providers (payments, shipping, analytics, hosting)
  • With advertising and marketing partners (subject to your rights and choices)
  • When you request or consent to sharing
  • With affiliates within our business
  • As part of a business transaction or legal obligation

You may opt out of targeted advertising where required by law by visiting:
👉 https://privacy.shopify.com/en

Relationship With Shopify

Our store is hosted by Shopify. Shopify processes personal information to provide and improve the Services. Shopify may process data across different merchants and regions.

Learn more about Shopify’s privacy practices here:
👉 https://privacy.shopify.com/en

You can manage your privacy choices via Shopify’s Privacy Portal:
👉 https://privacy.shopify.com/en/portal

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate and improve the Services, analyze usage, and support marketing activities. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Third-Party Links

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before providing personal information.

Children’s Privacy

The Services are not intended for children under the age of majority. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.

Security & Data Retention

We implement reasonable safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission is 100% secure.

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for business, legal, and operational purposes.

Your Rights & Choices

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

  • Access your personal information
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Receive a portable copy of your data
  • Opt out of targeted advertising
  • Withdraw consent (where applicable)

We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals where legally required.

International Transfers

Your information may be transferred outside your country. Where required, we use approved safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted here with an updated “Last updated” date.

Contact

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

support@goldenephod.com


For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, Golden Ephod is the data controller of your personal information.