Privacy policy
Privacy Policy | 1974 Leather
Last updated: April 2026
Your privacy matters to me. This policy explains what information I collect, how I use it, and how I protect it.
Who I am 1974 Leather is a woman-owned, one-person artisan studio operated by Beth Dryden. All inquiries and data are handled personally by me.
What information I collect When you place an order or contact me, I may collect:
- Your name, email address, and shipping address
- Payment information (processed securely by Shopify — I never see or store your card details)
- Your order history and purchase preferences
- Messages sent via the contact form
- Email address if you subscribe to the newsletter
When you visit 1974leather.com, Shopify automatically collects:
- IP address and general location
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on site (via cookies and analytics)
How I use your information
- To fulfill and ship your order
- To communicate with you about your order or inquiry
- To send marketing emails if you've opted in (you can unsubscribe anytime)
- To improve the store and customer experience
Who I share your information with I do not sell your personal information. It may be shared with:
- Shopify — my e-commerce platform, which stores and processes all order and customer data. See Shopify's Privacy Policy
- UPS — your name and shipping address are shared to fulfill your order
- Email marketing platform — your email address if you've subscribed to the newsletter
- Meta (Instagram/Facebook) — if you interact with 1974 via social ads or the shop channel
Cookies 1974leather.com uses cookies to keep your cart active, remember preferences, and analyze site traffic. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some store features may not work properly.
Your rights You can request to:
- Access the personal data I hold about you
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your data (note: some order records must be retained for legal/tax purposes)
- Opt out of marketing emails at any time via the unsubscribe link
To make any of these requests, contact me at hello@1974leather.com.
Data security Your data is stored securely within Shopify's platform, which maintains industry-standard security practices including SSL encryption.
Changes to this policy I may update this policy occasionally. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
Contact Questions? Reach out at hello@1974leather.com.