Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Moda Material (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, stores, shares, and safeguards information about you when you visit https://modamaterial.com (the “Site”). It also outlines the choices and rights you may have regarding your information.

By using the Site, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to operate our fabric-focused platform, deliver content and services, and improve your experience. The types of information include:

A. Personal Information
“Personal Information” means data that identifies you directly or can be linked to you. We collect it when you choose to share it with us, such as when you request fabric guidance, ask questions, request swatches, subscribe to newsletters, or create an account. This may include:

  • Contact Data: Your name, phone number, and similar details submitted via forms (for example, when you ask a question about materials or request fabric advice).
  • Account Data: Username, password, and profile details if you register for an account (e.g., to save favorites, manage swatch lists, or track orders).
  • Communication Data: Records of your interactions with us, including messages sent through our contact forms.
  • Transaction and Billing Data: Information needed to process payments for fabric-related purchases such as swatch kits, guides, or other offerings. We use third‑party payment processors and do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.
  • User Contributions: Content you post publicly, such as comments on fabric reviews, product feedback, ratings, Q&A submissions, or images you choose to share.

B. Non-Personal Information
We also collect information that does not directly identify you, which helps us understand how visitors use our fabric education and resources:

  • Usage Data: Pages viewed, features used, time spent, approximate location (e.g., city/country), and other analytics regarding how you navigate the Site.
  • Device Data: Technical details about the device and browser you use (such as IP address, operating system, browser type, and device identifiers).

C. Information Collected Through Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies, pixels, and comparable technologies to recognize your browser or device and understand how you interact with the Site.

  • Cookies: Small files stored on your device that help the Site function and remember your preferences. You can set your browser to refuse some or all cookies or to alert you when cookies are being placed. Certain features may not function properly without cookies.
  • How We Use Cookies:
    • To remember preferences and settings (for example, saved fabric filters or favorite materials).
    • To analyze overall traffic and engagement with our fabric guides, tools, and content.
    • To personalize content and, where applicable, show relevant offers or advertising.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to operate our fabric expertise platform and for the following purposes:

  • Provide and Maintain the Site: Deliver pages, tools, and interactive features, and ensure the Site functions as intended.
  • Process Transactions: Fulfill orders and services (for example, swatch kits or paid resources) and manage payments, returns, or exchanges where offered.
  • Communicate with You: Respond to inquiries, provide updates about your account or transactions, and send service-related notices (such as security or policy messages).
  • Marketing and Promotions: With your permission, send updates about new guides, fabrics, material tips, and promotions. You can opt out at any time, including via unsubscribe links where available.
  • Personalize Your Experience: Tailor content, recommendations, and features to your interests (e.g., fabric types you browse most).
  • Improve Our Offerings: Analyze usage to refine our fabric content, user experience, and services.
  • Legal and Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security incidents; enforce our policies; and protect the rights and safety of users and the public.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (For EEA and UK Users)

Where applicable, we rely on the following legal grounds to process your Personal Information:

  • Performance of a Contract: Processing that is necessary to provide the services you request (for example, fulfilling an order).
  • Legitimate Interests: Operating and improving the Site, developing our fabric content, and safeguarding against misuse—balanced against your rights and expectations.
  • Consent: Where you have clearly agreed to specific processing (such as certain marketing communications). You may withdraw consent at any time.
  • Legal Obligations: Compliance with laws and regulatory requirements.

4. How We Share Your Information

We share information only as needed to run our operations, provide our fabric-related services, and comply with the law:

  • Service Providers: Trusted vendors that support Site hosting, payment processing, communications, analytics, security, and related functions. These providers are obligated to use your information solely to provide services to us and to protect it appropriately.
  • Business Transfers: Your information may be transferred as part of a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets, subject to the commitments in this Policy.
  • Legal and Safety: When required to comply with legal processes or to protect rights, property, safety, or the integrity of the Site.
  • With Your Direction or Consent: If you ask us to share information or consent to sharing for a specific purpose.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your Personal Information for third parties’ direct marketing purposes.

5. Advertising

We may work with third parties that provide analytics and advertising services. These partners may use cookies and similar technologies to help us understand Site usage and to deliver content or ads that may be more relevant to your interests. We do not share information that directly identifies you for these purposes.

  • Your Choices: You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings, use device-level advertising preferences, and decline non-essential cookies where presented on the Site. Limiting cookies may affect certain features.

6. Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organizational measures designed to protect Personal Information against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, or access. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We keep Personal Information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, including to meet legal, accounting, or reporting obligations. We consider the nature and sensitivity of the data, the potential risks of unauthorized use or disclosure, and the purposes for which it is processed when determining retention periods. Where feasible, we anonymize or aggregate data for longer-term analytics related to fabric trends and Site performance.

8. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights such as:

  • Access and Portability: Request copies of the Personal Information we hold about you.
  • Rectification: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data in certain circumstances.
  • Restriction: Ask us to limit processing of your data in certain cases.
  • Objection: Object to processing, including for direct marketing, where applicable.
  • Withdraw Consent: Where processing relies on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.

To exercise these rights, submit a request via our contact page at https://modamaterial.com/contact-us/. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and in line with applicable law.

9. International Transfers

Your information may be processed and stored outside of your state, province, or country, where data protection laws may differ. We take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place so that your Personal Information remains protected consistent with this Policy.

10. “Do Not Track” Signals

The Site does not currently respond to browser-initiated Do Not Track (DNT) signals.

11. Children’s Privacy

The Site is intended for individuals aged 16 and older. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under 16. If you believe a child has provided us with Personal Information, please notify us via our contact page at https://modamaterial.com/contact-us/, and we will take appropriate steps to remove the information.

12. Third-Party Links

Our Site may link to external websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted means you accept the updated Policy.