Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 5, 2026

Lake & Shore Gift Boutique, LLC ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website and online boutique. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care and transparency. This Privacy Policy describes how your personal information is collected, used, and shared when you visit or make a purchase from our store.

 

1. Information We Collect

When you visit our site or make a purchase, we collect certain information necessary to process your orders and improve your shopping experience.

  • Personal Information Provided Voluntarily: This includes your name, billing address, domestic shipping address, email address, phone number, and payment information (processed securely through our payment gateways).
  • Device and Usage Information: When you browse our site, we automatically collect details about your device, including web browser, IP address, time zone, and cookies installed on your device. We also track how you interact with our pages and products.

 

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to fulfill the core functions of our boutique, including:

  • Order Fulfillment: Processing your payments, arranging for domestic shipping, and providing you with invoices and order confirmations.
  • Customer Support: Communicating with you regarding your orders, account status, or handling return requests within our 7-business-day window.
  • Risk Mitigation: Screening orders for potential risk or fraud.
  • Marketing Communications: If you opt-in, sending you newsletters, promotions, or updates about our collections. You can opt out at any time.

 

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. We only share your data with trusted third-party service providers to help us use your information as described above. For example:

  • E-commerce Platform & Payments: We share data with our e-commerce platform host and payment processors to complete your transactions securely.
  • Shipping Carriers: Your domestic delivery address and contact information are shared with our shipping partners to deliver your packages.

 

4. Data Security

The security of your personal information is highly important to us. We utilize industry-standard security measures, including Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption, to protect your sensitive data during transmission. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

 

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses "Cookies" (small data files placed on your device) to maintain your shopping session, recognize your preferences, and remember items in your shopping cart. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may limit your ability to use certain features of our boutique.

 

6. Governing Law

Lake & Shore Gift Boutique, LLC operates out of the United States. This Privacy Policy and our data practices are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan.

 

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our operational, legal, or regulatory practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

 

8. Contact Us

For more information about our privacy practices, if you have questions, or if you would like to make a request regarding your data, please contact us by email at info@lakeandshoregift.com.