Privacy policy
PRIVACY POLICY
Last updated: August 25, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how MERIMAI (“MERIMAI,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, stores, and discloses personal information when you visit, use, or make a purchase from merimaistudio.com (the “Site”), or otherwise communicate with us.
By using the Site, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
— PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT
Depending on how you interact with MERIMAI, we may collect:
• Name, billing address, shipping address, telephone number, and email address
• Order, transaction, and payment-related information
• Clothing size, measurements, fitting preferences, and customization requests
• Account information, if you create an account
• Customer service messages and correspondence
• Device, browser, IP address, and Site usage information
• Marketing and communication preferences
• Information provided through cookies and similar technologies
Payment information is processed securely by Shopify and the relevant payment providers. MERIMAI does not directly store complete payment card details.
— HOW WE COLLECT INFORMATION
We may collect personal information:
• Directly from you when you place an order, contact us, or submit information
• Automatically through cookies and similar technologies
• From Shopify and service providers supporting our business
• From shipping, payment, marketing, analytics, and fraud-prevention partners
• From third parties where permitted by applicable law
— HOW WE USE PERSONAL INFORMATION
We may use personal information to:
• Process, produce, personalize, and deliver orders
• Manage payments, returns, refunds, and customer requests
• Provide sizing, styling, and client assistance
• Communicate regarding orders, appointments, and private requests
• Operate, maintain, and improve the Site
• Detect and prevent fraud, misuse, and security incidents
• Fulfil legal, accounting, tax, customs, and regulatory obligations
• Send marketing communications where you have consented or where otherwise permitted by law
• Protect the rights, property, and safety of MERIMAI, our clients, and others
— SHOPIFY
Our online store is hosted by Shopify.
Shopify collects and processes personal information to provide and improve the services that operate our store. Information submitted through the Site may be transferred to Shopify and its service providers in countries other than your own.
Shopify’s handling of personal information is governed by its own privacy practices. Further information is available through Shopify’s Consumer Privacy Policy:
https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy/consumers
— COOKIES AND SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
• Operate essential Site functions
• Remember preferences and shopping selections
• Understand Site performance and visitor activity
• Improve the shopping experience
• Measure marketing effectiveness
• Provide relevant advertising where permitted
You may control cookies through your browser settings and, where available, through the cookie preference tool displayed on the Site.
Blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.
— HOW WE DISCLOSE PERSONAL INFORMATION
We may disclose personal information to trusted service providers where reasonably necessary, including:
• Shopify
• Payment processors
• Shipping and logistics providers
• Customs authorities and delivery partners
• Cloud hosting and technology providers
• Analytics, marketing, and advertising providers
• Professional advisers, accountants, insurers, and legal representatives
• Government authorities where required by law
These providers may only use personal information for the services they perform or as otherwise permitted by applicable law.
We may also disclose information in connection with a merger, restructuring, financing, sale of assets, or other business transaction.
— INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS
As an Istanbul-based brand serving international clients, MERIMAI and its service providers may process personal information outside your country of residence.
Where required, appropriate legal safeguards are used for international transfers of personal information.
— DATA RETENTION
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:
• Complete and administer your orders
• Maintain business, accounting, tax, and legal records
• Provide customer service
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce agreements
• Meet legal and regulatory obligations
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and applicable law.
— DATA SECURITY
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information.
However, no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Please avoid sending sensitive information through unsecured communication channels.
— YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
• Request access to personal information held about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of personal information
• Restrict or object to certain processing
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Request a portable copy of certain information
• Opt out of certain marketing communications
• Appeal a decision regarding a privacy request, where applicable
• Lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority
These rights may be subject to exceptions under applicable law.
To exercise a privacy right, contact:
info@merimaistudio.com
We may request information necessary to verify your identity before completing a request.
— MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS
You may unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in the communication or by contacting us.
Unsubscribing from marketing does not prevent us from sending essential communications concerning an existing order or transaction.
— TARGETED ADVERTISING AND PRIVACY CHOICES
We do not sell personal information for monetary payment.
However, certain advertising or analytics activities may be considered “selling,” “sharing,” or “targeted advertising” under some privacy laws.
Where applicable, you may exercise your opt-out rights through the privacy or cookie controls provided on the Site or by contacting us.
— THIRD-PARTY LINKS
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services.
MERIMAI is not responsible for the privacy, security, or content practices of third parties. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing personal information.
— CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
The Site is not intended for children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children below the minimum legal age applicable in their jurisdiction.
If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so that we may review and, where appropriate, delete it.
— CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes to our practices, services, or legal obligations.
The revised policy will be published on this page with an updated revision date.
— CONTACT
For questions, privacy requests, or concerns regarding this policy:
Email: info@merimaistudio.com
MERIMAI
Istanbul, Türkiye
Visits by appointment only.