Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 9, 2026
Essence of Melanin
Owned and operated by 8x10designs, Duchess Arrita Robinson
Email: hello@essenceofmelanin.com
Phone: 484-378-9108

Introduction

Essence of Melanin (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.essenceofmelanin.com and make purchases from our store.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Place an order
  • Create an account
  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Contact us via email or phone
  • Participate in promotions or surveys

This information may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Billing address
  • Shipping address
  • Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring website
  • Pages viewed and time spent on pages
  • Date and time of visit
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Order Fulfillment: To process and ship your orders, send order confirmations, and provide customer support
  • Communication: To respond to your inquiries, send updates about your order, and communicate important information
  • Marketing: To send promotional emails about new products, special offers, and other updates (you may opt out at any time)
  • Website Improvement: To analyze how customers use our website and improve user experience
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
  • Fraud Prevention: To detect and prevent fraudulent transactions and protect our business

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:

  • Payment processors
  • Shipping and fulfillment partners
  • Email service providers
  • Website hosting providers
  • Analytics services

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, subpoenas, or government agencies).

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

Protection of Rights

We may disclose information to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our customers or others.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for payment transactions
  • Secure servers and databases
  • Regular security assessments
  • Limited access to personal information by authorized personnel only

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and personalize content.

Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
  • Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign performance

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Correction

You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections to any inaccurate information.

Deletion

You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal obligations that may require us to retain certain data.

Opt-Out of Marketing

You may opt out of receiving marketing emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any promotional email or by contacting us at hello@essenceofmelanin.com.

Do Not Track

Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” feature. Our website does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will promptly take steps to delete that information.

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

  • The right to know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose
  • The right to request deletion of your personal information
  • The right to opt out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal information)
  • The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@essenceofmelanin.com or 484-378-9108.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Order information is typically retained for accounting and legal purposes for a minimum of seven years.

International Users

Our website is operated in the United States. If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your country.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website. We will indicate the effective date at the top of this policy. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please get in touch with us:

Essence of Melanin
Email: hello@essenceofmelanin.com
Phone: 484-378-9108

Last Updated: February 9, 2026