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Privacy Policy
Last Updated: November 24, 2025
Overview
McKellar Smith Home + Candle ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data. By using our website, you agree to the terms of this policy.
Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, including:
- Name, email address, phone number, and shipping/billing address when placing an order
- Account login credentials if you create an account
- Payment information (processed securely by Shopify — we never store card numbers)
- Messages you send via our contact form
- Email address when subscribing to our mailing list
We also collect certain information automatically when you visit our site, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and referring URLs, through cookies and similar technologies.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process and fulfill your orders, including sending order confirmations and shipping updates
- Communicate with you regarding your orders or inquiries
- Send marketing emails (only with your consent — you may unsubscribe at any time)
- Improve our website and customer experience
- Prevent fraud and ensure security
- Comply with legal obligations
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business, including:
- Shopify — our e-commerce platform and payment processor
- Resend — our email service provider (newsletter and contact form)
- Shipping carriers — to deliver your orders
These providers are contractually required to keep your information confidential and use it only to provide services to us.
Cookies
Our site uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and remember your preferences. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect some site functionality. We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time
- Request data portability
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at stephanie@mckellarsmithhomecandles.com.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information. All payment transactions are encrypted via SSL and processed by Shopify. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of our site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. If you are a California resident and would like to request that we do not share your personal information with third parties for cross-context behavioral advertising, or if you have any other privacy requests under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), please contact us at:
stephanie@mckellarsmithhomecandles.com
We will respond to your request within 45 days.
Contact
Questions about this policy? Reach us at:
stephanie@mckellarsmithhomecandles.com
2051 Salem Road, Scranton, SC 29591