Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 19, 2026

At Arete Curated, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information with care and transparency.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information when you visit, interact with, or make a purchase from aretecurated.com (the “Services”). By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

Personal Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal information:

Contact and Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, shipping address, billing address, and account credentials.

Payment and Transaction Information: Payment details, transaction history, and order information.

Device and Usage Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and how you interact with our website.

Communications: Any messages or inquiries you send to us.

We may also derive inferences from the above information to improve your experience.

How We Collect Your Information

Directly from you when you create an account, place an order, or communicate with us.

Automatically through cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies when you browse our site.

From service providers such as Shopify and Zendrop who assist with hosting, fulfillment, and payments.

How We Use Your Personal Information

We use your information to:

Provide, fulfill, and improve the Services, including processing orders and shipping.

Communicate with you regarding your orders, account, and customer support.

Personalize your experience and recommend products that align with your refined preferences.

Maintain the security of our Services and prevent fraud.

Comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies.

We do not sell your personal information.

How We Share Your Personal Information

We may share your information with trusted third parties who help us operate the Services, including:

Shopify (our platform provider)

Zendrop (our fulfillment partner)

Payment processors (such as PayFast or PayPal)

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

We may also disclose information when required by law, to protect our rights, or in connection with a business transaction.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside South Africa, including the United States. We take appropriate safeguards to protect your data during such transfers.

Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal information. To exercise these rights, please contact us at aretecurated@proton.me.

We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.

Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

aretecurated@proton.me

Arete Curated

39 Juweel Street

Randburg, GP, 2188

South Africa