Privacy policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Monti Hats (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses and protects your personal information when your visit www.MontiHats.com or purchase our handmade paja toquilla hats, handbags and earrings. We are committed to respecting your privacy and ensuring your personal data is handled responsibility and transparently.
1. Information We Collect
a. Information You Provide
We may collect personal information when you:
Place an order
Create an account
Subscribe to our newsletter
Contact us through forms or email
This may include:
Name
Email address
Delivery address
Phone number
Payment details (processed securely by third-party providers)
b. Information Collect Automatically
When you browse our website, we may collect:
IP address
Brower type
Device information
Pages viewed
Cookies and tracking data
This helps us improve our website performance and understand how visitors use it.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Process and fulfil orders
Communicate with you about your purchase or enquiries
Send newsletters or promotions (only with your consent)
Improve our website, products and customer experience
Prevent fraud and maintain security
3. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)
We process your data under the following legal bases:
Contractual necessity - to fulfil your orders
Consent - for email marketing or optional features
Legitimate interests - to improve our services and prevent fraud
Legal obligations - for tax, accounting and compliance purposes
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to:
Enable essential website functions
Analyse traffic and performance
Improve user experience
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some features may not function properly without them.
5. Sharing Your Information
We may share your data with trusted third parties, such as:
Payment processes (e.g. PayPal)
Shipping and delivery partners
Website hosting and security providers
Analytics tool (e.g. Google Analytics)
Email marketing platforms
These partners only receive the information necessary to perform their services. We do not sell your personal data.
6. Data Storage & Security
We take appropriate technical and organisation measures to protect your data from loss, misuse or unauthorised access.
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for:
Fulfilling orders
Legal and accounting requirements
Business operations
7. International Data Transfers
Some of our service providers may process data outside the UK or EU. When this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:
Standard Contractual Clauses
Approved data-transfer frameworks
8. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Withdraw consent at any time
Request data portability
To exercise these rights, contact us at Customerservice@MonitoHats.com.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect data from minors.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the updated date.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, you can contact us at:
Monti Hats
Email: