Legal & Privacy Center for Gifts Seattle & The Blended Oasis
Effective Date: August 17, 2025
Welcome! This page outlines the Privacy Policy and Legal Terms and Conditions for the use of our websites. Our goal is to be transparent about how we operate and how we handle your data, with a strong commitment to your privacy and security.
This policy applies to Giftsseattle.com (our informational and brand website) and Theblendedoasis.com (our e-commerce and sales platform). We will refer to them collectively as the “Website” or “Services.” This document governs your relationship with the operating entity behind these websites (referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”).
1. Privacy Policy
Your privacy is critically important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect from you, how we use and protect it, and your rights regarding this information.
a. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide and improve our services, process your orders, and communicate with you. We collect information in the following ways:
- Information You Provide Directly:
- Contact Information: Your name, email address, phone number, and shipping/billing address when you place an order on Theblendedoasis.com or sign up for our newsletter.
- Payment Information: When you make a purchase, your payment details (such as credit card numbers) are collected and processed by our secure third-party payment processors (e.g., Shopify Payments, PayPal, Stripe). We do not store your full credit card number on our servers.
- Communications: Any information you provide when you contact us for customer support or other inquiries.
- Information We Collect Automatically:
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our Website. This includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages viewed, links clicked, and the dates and times of your visits.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, which are small text files stored on your device, to help our Website function correctly. They are used to remember your preferences, keep items in your shopping cart, and help us understand how our visitors use the site so we can improve it. You can control or refuse cookies through your browser settings, but please note that some features of our Website may not function properly without them.
b. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To Fulfill Your Orders: To process transactions, arrange for shipping, and provide you with invoices and order confirmations.
- To Provide Customer Support: To respond to your questions, comments, and requests.
- To Improve Our Services: To analyze usage data and feedback to improve our website design, product selection, and user experience.
- For Marketing and Communications (With Your Consent): If you opt-in to our mailing list, we may send you emails about new products, special offers, or other news. You can unsubscribe from these communications at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in the email or by contacting us directly.
- For Security and Legal Compliance: To protect against fraudulent transactions, enforce our terms of service, and comply with legal obligations.
c. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We only share your data with trusted third parties who help us operate our business, such as:
- Payment Processors: To securely handle your payments.
- Shipping Carriers: To deliver your orders (e.g., USPS, UPS, FedEx).
- Service Providers: Companies that provide services for our website, such as hosting, analytics, and email marketing.
These third parties are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them. We may also disclose your information if required by law, such as in response to a subpoena or court order.
d. Data Security
We are committed to protecting your information. We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures, such as Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology, to help protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
e. Your Rights and Choices
You have rights concerning your personal information:
- Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions (e.g., we may need to retain records for tax purposes).
- Opt-Out: You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at theblendedoasis@gmail.com.
f. Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
2. Legal Terms and Conditions
By accessing and using our Website (Giftsseattle.com and/or Theblendedoasis.com), you accept and agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions.
a. Use of the Website
You agree to use our Website only for lawful purposes. You are prohibited from using the site to post or transmit any unlawful, threatening, or profane material or to engage in any activity that could constitute a criminal offense or give rise to civil liability.
b. Products and Sales
- Product Descriptions: We strive to ensure that all product descriptions, images, and prices are accurate. However, we do not warrant that they are error-free. If a product is not as described, your sole remedy is to return it in unused condition.
- Pricing: All prices are subject to change without notice.
- Order Acceptance: We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any order for any reason, including limitations on quantities available, inaccuracies in product or pricing information, or problems identified by our fraud avoidance department.
c. Intellectual Property
All content on this Website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Gifts Seattle / The Blended Oasis or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws. You are granted a limited license to access and make personal use of this site, but not to download, modify, or reproduce any portion of it without our express written consent.
d. Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability
THIS WEBSITE AND ALL INFORMATION, CONTENT, AND PRODUCTS INCLUDED ON OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE TO YOU THROUGH THIS SITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS. WE MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE OPERATION OF THIS SITE OR THE INFORMATION, CONTENT, OR PRODUCTS INCLUDED ON IT.
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING FROM THE USE OF THIS SITE OR FROM ANY PRODUCTS PURCHASED FROM THIS SITE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
e. Governing Law
By visiting our Website, you agree that the laws of the State of Washington, United States, without regard to principles of conflict of laws, will govern these Terms and Conditions and any dispute of any sort that might arise between you and us.
f. Changes to These Policies
We reserve the right to make changes to our Website, policies, and these Terms and Conditions at any time. We will post the revised policy on this page and update the “Effective Date.” Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.
g. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:
Email: theblendedoasis@gmail.com for both Websites: Giftsseattle.com / Theblendedoasis.com
