Miscellanea, etc. Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 13, 2026
Last Updated: May 13, 2026

Miscellanea Etc. (“Miscellanea,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect personal information when you visit our website, shop with us online, sign up for our newsletter, contact us, or otherwise interact with us.

By using our website, placing an order, signing up for our newsletter, or contacting us, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you provide directly to us, information collected automatically when you use our website, and information we may receive from service providers that help us operate our business.

Information You Provide to Us

We may collect the following information when you place an order, contact us, sign up for our newsletter, request delivery or pickup support, or otherwise interact with Miscellanea:

  • Contact information, such as your name, email address, phone number, shipping address, billing address, and pickup or delivery details.

  • Order information, such as items purchased, order date, order status, shipping or pickup preferences, delivery coordination details, and customer service messages.

  • Newsletter information, such as your email address and marketing preferences.

  • Communication information, such as emails, messages, requests, feedback, or other information you choose to send us.

  • Payment-related information, which may be processed by our payment processor or ecommerce platform. We do not intentionally store full credit card numbers on our own systems.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically through cookies, analytics tools, log files, pixels, or similar technologies. This may include:

  • IP address or general location information.

  • Browser type and device information.

  • Pages visited and links clicked.

  • Referring website or source.

  • Date, time, and duration of your visit.

  • Information about how you interact with our website.

We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use our website, improve the shopping experience, and evaluate website performance.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To process, fulfill, and manage orders.

  • To contact you about an order, including pickup, shipping, delivery, order status, customer service, or order-related questions.

  • To respond to inquiries, requests, or customer support messages.

  • To send marketing emails if you sign up for our newsletter.

  • To share updates about new collections, product drops, events, studio availability, promotions, or other Miscellanea news.

  • To improve our website, product offerings, customer experience, and marketing.

  • To understand website traffic and usage through analytics.

  • To prevent fraud, protect our website, and maintain the security of our business.

  • To comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies.

3. Order Communications

If you provide your email address or phone number when placing an order or contacting us, we may use that information to communicate with you about your order. This may include messages related to purchase confirmation, pickup coordination, shipping, delivery, item availability, order questions, or customer support.

We do not use your phone number for marketing text messages unless you separately give us permission to do so. Transactional order communications are separate from marketing communications.

4. Marketing Emails and Newsletter

If you sign up for our newsletter, we may send you marketing emails about Miscellanea, including new product drops, vintage collections, studio updates, events, promotions, editorial content, and other brand updates.

You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any marketing email or by contacting us at hello@miscellaneaetc.com.

Even if you unsubscribe from marketing emails, we may still send you non-marketing messages related to your orders, customer service requests, legal notices, or other transactional matters.

5. Cookies and Google Analytics

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, understand visitor behavior, and improve the shopping experience.

We use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our website. Google Analytics may collect information such as device and browser data, pages visited, site interactions, and other usage information. Google Analytics uses cookies and similar identifiers to help provide website measurement services.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. You may also be able to opt out of certain Google Analytics data collection by using Google’s opt-out tools or adjusting your browser settings.

Please note that disabling cookies may affect some website features or functionality.

6. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your information with trusted third parties only as needed to operate our business, provide our services, fulfill orders, or comply with the law. This may include:

Service Providers

We may share information with companies that help us run our website and business, such as:

  • Ecommerce platforms.

  • Payment processors.

  • Email marketing providers.

  • Website hosting providers.

  • Analytics providers, including Google Analytics.

  • Shipping carriers.

  • Delivery partners.

  • Customer support tools.

  • Professional advisors, such as accountants, attorneys, or consultants.

These service providers are allowed to use your information only as needed to provide services to us or as otherwise permitted by law.

Shipping, Pickup, and Delivery Partners

If your order requires shipping, pickup coordination, or delivery, we may share information necessary to complete that service, such as your name, contact information, delivery address, order details, and related instructions.

Legal and Safety Reasons

We may disclose personal information if we believe it is necessary to:

  • Comply with applicable law, regulation, legal process, or government request.

  • Protect the rights, property, or safety of Miscellanea, our customers, or others.

  • Detect, prevent, or address fraud, security, or technical issues.

  • Enforce our terms, policies, or agreements.

Business Transfers

If Miscellanea is involved in a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, financing, restructuring, or similar business transaction, personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

7. We Do Not Sell Your Information

Miscellanea does not sell your personal information.

We also do not knowingly sell or share personal information of minors. If our practices change in the future, we will update this Privacy Policy and provide any required notices or choices.

8. Data Retention

We keep personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including order fulfillment, customer service, business records, legal obligations, accounting, fraud prevention, dispute resolution, and enforcement of our agreements.

The amount of time we retain information may vary depending on the type of information and the reason we collected it.

9. How We Protect Your Information

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no website, online service, or method of electronic transmission is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

10. Your Choices

You have choices about how we use your information.

Marketing Emails

You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or contacting us at hello@miscellaneaetc.com.

Cookies

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some website features may not work properly without cookies.

Updating Your Information

You may contact us to request that we update or correct certain personal information we maintain about you.

Access, Deletion, or Privacy Requests

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain personal information. You may also have the right to request information about how we collect, use, and share your personal information.

To make a privacy request, contact us at:

Email: hello@miscellaneaetc.com
Subject Line: Privacy Request

We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

11. State Privacy Rights

Depending on your state of residence and whether applicable privacy laws apply to Miscellanea, you may have additional privacy rights. These may include the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, or share.

  • Access personal information we maintain about you.

  • Request deletion of certain personal information.

  • Correct inaccurate personal information.

  • Opt out of certain uses of personal information, where applicable.

  • Not be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights.

Miscellanea does not sell personal information. To submit a request, email hello@miscellaneaetc.com with the subject line “Privacy Request.”

12. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at hello@miscellaneaetc.com, and we will take reasonable steps to delete the information.

13. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

14. Social Media

If you interact with us on social media, the platform may collect information about you under its own privacy policy. Any information you choose to share publicly on social media may be visible to others. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of social media platforms.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date above. Any changes will be effective when posted unless otherwise stated.

Your continued use of our website after an updated Privacy Policy is posted means you accept the revised policy.

16. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to submit a privacy request, please contact us at:

Miscellanea Etc.
Email: hello@miscellaneaetc.com
Mailing Address: 5412 N Clark Street, #218, Chicago, IL 60640
Location: Chicago, Illinois