Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 7/1/2005

Welcome to Worn In (“we,” “our,” or “us”).

Your privacy is important to us. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website, worn-in.com (the “Site”).

By accessing or using this Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

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1. What Data We Collect

We collect limited personal and non-personal information in the following ways:

a. Email Signups

If you voluntarily sign up for our newsletter or promotions, we collect your:

• Name (optional)
• Email address

b. Automatically Collected Data (via cookies and analytics)

We use third-party services like Google Analytics to collect non-personal information such as:

• Browser type
• Device type
• Pages visited
• Time spent on the Site
• Referring websites

This data is collected through Google Analytics and similar tracking technologies and this helps us understand how users interact with our content and improve our Site.

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2. Legal Bases for Processing Personal Data (GDPR Article 6)

Under the GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

Purpose	Legal Basis
Sending email newsletters	Consent (Article 6(1)(a))
Analyzing website traffic	Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f))
Complying with legal obligations	Legal obligation (Article 6(1)(c))

You can withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or contacting us directly.

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3. How We Use Your Data

We use the information we collect to:

• Send newsletters, updates, or promotional content (only if you’ve opted in)
• Understand and analyze usage trends to enhance the user experience
• Monitor affiliate performance and optimize content
• Detect and prevent fraud or misuse

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4. Affiliate Disclosure – Links and Advertising

Our Site contains affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you click on a product link and make a purchase. These links do not cost you anything extra.

These partnerships help us keep the blog running.

These affiliate programs include:

• RewardStyle
• Collective Voice (previously ShopStyleCollective)

We only recommend products or services we genuinely like or think are the best options for our readers.

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5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small text files stored on your browser to improve your browsing experience.

We use cookies for:

• Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Email subscription management (e.g., Mailchimp)
• Remembering preferences
• Tracking affiliate links

These services have their own privacy policies, and we recommend reviewing them directly.

You may decline cookies through your browser settings or by using the cookie consent banner available on the Site (required under GDPR for EU users).

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6. International Data Transfers

Our Site and data processors (like Google and our email service provider) may transfer your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), including to the United States. These transfers are done under GDPR-compliant safeguards such as:

• Standard Contractual Clauses
• Privacy Shield Frameworks (if applicable)

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7. Your GDPR Rights

As an EU resident, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccuracies in your data
• Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
• Object to or restrict processing
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with a Data Protection Authority (DPA)

To exercise these rights, please contact us at: worninshop@gmail.com

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8. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties except:

• When required by law
• When necessary to provide services (e.g., sending newsletters)

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9. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law.

If you unsubscribe from our email list, your data will be deleted or anonymized, unless retention is legally required.

You may:

• Unsubscribe from emails at any time using the link in the footer
• Request access, correction, or deletion of your personal data by contacting us at worninshop@gmail.com

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10. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or process personal data from minors.

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11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, the effective date will be updated at the top of the page. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

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12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to make a data request, please contact:

Email: worninshop@gmail.com
Site: worn-in.com