Privacy policy
Last updated: June 10, 2026
Bare Minimum operates this store and website, including all related information, content, features, tools, products, and services, in order to provide you, the customer, with a curated shopping experience. Bare Minimum is powered by Shopify, which enables us to provide these services to you.
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information when you visit, use, make a purchase, or otherwise communicate with us through our website.
By using or accessing our website, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy and understand how your information may be collected, used, and disclosed.
Personal Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with our store, we may collect or process the following types of personal information:
- Contact details, including your name, billing address, shipping address, phone number, and email address
- Payment and transaction information, including payment details, order history, and purchase activity
- Account information, if you create an account
- Communications with us, including information you provide when contacting customer support
- Device and usage information, including browser type, IP address, device information, and how you interact with our website
How We Collect Personal Information
We may collect personal information:
- Directly from you when you place an order, create an account, contact us, or otherwise provide information
- Automatically through our website, including through cookies and similar technologies
- From Shopify and other service providers that help us operate our store, process payments, fulfill orders, provide customer support, and improve the website
How We Use Your Personal Information
We may use your personal information to:
- Process and fulfill orders
- Arrange shipping and provide order updates
- Communicate with you about your order or customer support request
- Improve our store, products, website, and customer experience
- Send marketing emails if you have opted in to receive them
- Prevent fraud, protect the security of our website, and comply with legal obligations
How We Share Personal Information
We may share your personal information with trusted third parties when necessary to operate our store and provide services to you. This may include:
- Shopify
- Payment processors
- Shipping and fulfillment providers
- Customer support and technology service providers
- Marketing or analytics providers, if applicable
- Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law
We do not sell personal information directly. However, some privacy laws may define certain advertising or analytics activities as a “sale” or “sharing” of personal information. Depending on where you live, you may have the right to opt out of certain uses of your personal information.
Relationship with Shopify
Our store is hosted by Shopify. Shopify collects and processes personal information to help provide, improve, and protect the services used by our store.
Information you submit through our website may be transmitted to and shared with Shopify and other service providers in order to operate the store, process transactions, fulfill orders, and improve the shopping experience.
To learn more about how Shopify uses personal information, you can review Shopify’s Consumer Privacy Policy at:
https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy
Cookies and Tracking
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to operate properly, remember your preferences, understand how visitors use the site, and support marketing or analytics.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that some parts of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
Marketing Communications
If you sign up for our email list, we may use your email address to send updates about new products, small drops, promotions, or other Bare Minimum news.
You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in our emails.
Even if you unsubscribe from marketing emails, we may still send transactional emails related to your orders, account, or customer service requests.
Third-Party Websites and Links
Our website may include links to third-party websites or platforms, such as social media pages. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, or content of third-party websites.
If you visit a third-party website, we encourage you to review its privacy policy.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of majority in your jurisdiction.
If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
Security and Retention
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to provide services, fulfill orders, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and maintain business records.
Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These may include the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request that we correct inaccurate information
- Request that we delete certain personal information
- Request a copy of your personal information
- Opt out of certain marketing or advertising uses
To exercise any available privacy rights, please contact us at bareminimumcandle@gmail.com.
We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our practices, services, or legal requirements.
When we update this Privacy Policy, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact us at:
bareminimumcandle@gmail.com