PRIVACY POLICY

Stranger Fruit Universe LLC ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our websites www.sfu.studio and www.thestrangerfruit.com (collectively, the "Sites"). By using our Sites, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information from you:

a. Information You Provide Directly

  • Name and email address (when you sign up for our newsletter or fill out a contact form)

  • Payment information (when you make a purchase — processed securely through our payment processor)

  • Any other information you voluntarily submit to us

b. Information Collected Automatically

  • Website usage data, including pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs

  • Device and browser information

  • IP address and general location data

  • Cookie and tracking data (see Section 5 below)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To send you our newsletter and marketing communications (with your consent)

  • To process and fulfill your orders and transactions

  • To improve and personalize your experience on our Sites

  • To analyze website traffic and usage trends

  • To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support

  • To comply with legal obligations

3. Sharing of Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your data only in the following limited circumstances:

  • With trusted service providers who assist in operating our Sites (such as Squarespace for website hosting and Google Workspace for email) — these providers are bound by confidentiality obligations

  • When required by law, court order, or governmental authority

  • To protect the rights, property, or safety of Stranger Fruit Universe LLC, our users, or others

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at info@thestrangerfruit.com.

5. Cookies

Our Sites use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand how you use our Sites.

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Essential cookies: Required for the Sites to function properly

  • Analytics cookies: To understand how visitors interact with our Sites

  • Preference cookies: To remember your settings and preferences

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Sites.

6. Your Rights

For U.S. Residents (New York):

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your personal information

  • Opt out of marketing communications at any time

For International Visitors (GDPR):

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

  • The right to access, rectify, or erase your personal data

  • The right to restrict or object to processing

  • The right to data portability

  • The right to withdraw consent at any time

  • The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@thestrangerfruit.com.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Sites are open to all ages and are not directed exclusively at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately at info@thestrangerfruit.com and we will take steps to delete it.

8. Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Sites may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the Effective Date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Stranger Fruit Universe LLC

New York, NY

Email: info@thestrangerfruit.com

Website: www.sfu.studio | www.thestrangerfruit.com