Privacy Policy

ROOTED IN THOUGHT PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: June 2026

At Rooted In Thought (“Rooted In Thought,” “RIT,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), we believe trust is bigger than a transaction. Protecting your privacy and respecting your personal information is part of our commitment to the community we serve.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, protect, and manage your personal information when you visit rootedinthought.com, interact with our brand, purchase products, subscribe to communications, or otherwise engage with our services.

By accessing our website or providing your information, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy.


1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, information collected automatically through technology, and information provided through third-party platforms.

Information collected may include:

Personal Identifiers

Full name

Billing address

Shipping address

Email address

Phone number

Account information

Transaction Information

Products purchased

Order history

Payment confirmation details

Shipping details

Returns and customer service interactions

Note: Payment card information is processed securely through our payment providers. Rooted In Thought does not store complete credit card numbers.

Communication Information

We may collect information when you:

Subscribe to email updates

Subscribe to SMS/text messaging

Enter promotions

Contact customer support

Respond to surveys or marketing campaigns

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

IP address

Device type

Browser type

Operating system

Pages viewed

Products viewed

Shopping activity

Referral sources

Website interactions

Approximate location information

This information helps improve website functionality, customer experience, marketing performance, and security.


2. How We Collect Information

We collect information through:

Website checkout forms

Customer accounts

Newsletter signups

SMS subscriptions

Contact forms

Cookies and tracking technologies

Analytics tools

Advertising platforms

Customer service interactions


3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for legitimate business purposes, including:

Order Processing

Processing payments

Fulfilling purchases

Shipping products

Sending order confirmations

Managing returns and exchanges

Customer Experience

Providing customer support

Responding to questions

Improving our website

Personalizing your shopping experience

Remembering preferences

Marketing & Communications

With your consent where required, we may use your information to:

Send promotional emails

Send SMS/text marketing messages

Provide product updates

Announce new releases

Share exclusive offers

Deliver personalized advertisements

You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.


4. SMS/Text Messaging Policy

By providing your phone number and opting into Rooted In Thought SMS communications, you agree to receive recurring automated promotional and personalized marketing text messages.

Consent is not required as a condition of purchase.

Message frequency may vary.

Message and data rates may apply.

You may opt out anytime by replying:

STOP

You may request assistance by replying:

HELP


5. Cookies, Tracking Technologies & Advertising

Rooted In Thought uses cookies, pixels, tags, and similar technologies to:

Operate our website

Remember preferences

Analyze performance

Understand customer behavior

Measure advertising effectiveness

Improve marketing

These technologies may include services such as:

Website analytics platforms

Advertising networks

Social media platforms

Email marketing providers

Cookies help us provide a better, more personalized shopping experience.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some website features may not function properly.


6. Third-Party Service Providers

We do not sell your personal information for money.

However, we work with trusted third-party providers necessary to operate our business.

These may include:

Ecommerce hosting providers

Payment processors

Shipping companies

Email marketing platforms

SMS providers

Analytics providers

Advertising partners

Customer support tools

These providers only receive information necessary to perform their services.

Examples of services we may use include:

Shopify ecommerce technology

Payment processors

Email/SMS communication platforms

Advertising and analytics tools

Each provider maintains its own privacy and security practices.


7. Targeted Advertising & Data Sharing Notice

Some privacy laws define certain advertising activities as “sharing” personal information.

Rooted In Thought may use advertising technologies that allow us to show relevant ads based on your interactions with our website.

Depending on your location, you may have the right to opt out of certain targeted advertising activities.

To make a privacy request, contact:

info@rootedinthought.com


8. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect your personal information.

Security measures may include:

Encryption technologies

Secure checkout processing

Access controls

Protected data storage

Monitoring and security safeguards

However, no electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed 100% secure.

By using our website, you understand and accept these inherent risks.


9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for:

Business operations

Customer service

Order history

Legal compliance

Fraud prevention

Tax/accounting obligations

When information is no longer needed, we may securely delete, anonymize, or archive it.


10. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain privacy rights, including:

Right to Access

Request information about personal data we maintain about you.

Right to Correct

Request correction of inaccurate information.

Right to Delete

Request deletion of eligible personal information.

Right to Opt Out

Opt out of marketing communications or certain data-sharing activities.

Right to Data Portability

Request a copy of your information where applicable.

Right to Withdraw Consent

Withdraw previous marketing consent.

To exercise your rights, contact:

info@rootedinthought.com

We may verify your identity before completing certain requests.


11. Email Marketing Policy

You may unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in our emails.

Even after unsubscribing, we may still send necessary transactional messages such as:

Order confirmations

Shipping updates

Account notifications

Customer service responses


12. Children’s Privacy

Rooted In Thought does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years old.

If we discover information from a child under 13 was collected without proper consent, we will delete it.


13. International Customers

If you access our website from outside the United States, your information may be transferred, processed, and stored in countries with different data protection laws.

By using our services, you acknowledge this transfer where permitted by law.


14. California Privacy Notice

California residents may have additional rights under California privacy laws, including the right to:

Know what personal information is collected

Request deletion

Correct inaccurate information

Limit certain uses

Opt out of certain sharing activities

Avoid discrimination for exercising privacy rights

Requests can be sent to:

info@rootedinthought.com


15. Changes To This Privacy Policy

Rooted In Thought may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in:

Our business operations

Technology

Legal requirements

Customer protections

Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Continued use of our website after updates means you acknowledge the revised policy.


16. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or privacy requests:

Rooted In Thought
Email: info@rootedinthought.com
Website: rootedinthought.com


At Rooted In Thought, protecting your information is part of protecting the relationship we build with our community.

It’s Bigger Than Clothing.

Thank You!