Privacy policy
Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 11, 2025
ARES operates this store and website, including all related information, content, features, tools, products and services, in order to provide you, the customer, with a curated shopping experience (the “Services”). ARES is powered by Shopify, which enables us to provide the Services to you.
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information when you visit, use, or make a purchase or other transaction using the Services or otherwise communicate with us.
If there is a conflict between our Terms of Service and this Privacy Policy, this Privacy Policy controls with respect to the collection, processing, and disclosure of your personal information.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using and accessing any of the Services, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy and understand the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Personal Information We Collect or Process
When we use the term “personal information,” we are referring to information that identifies or can reasonably be linked to you or another person.
Personal information does not include anonymous or de-identified data that cannot identify or be reasonably linked to you.
We may collect or process the following categories of personal information, depending on how you interact with the Services, where you live, and as permitted or required by applicable law:
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Contact details: name, billing and shipping address, phone number, email address.
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Financial information: credit/debit card numbers, payment details, transaction data, and payment confirmations.
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Account information: username, password, security questions, preferences, and account settings.
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Transaction information: items viewed, added to cart, wishlisted, purchased, returned, exchanged, or canceled.
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Communications: content of your messages when contacting customer support.
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Device information: browser type, IP address, device ID, network information.
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Usage information: how and when you interact with or navigate the Services.
2. Personal Information Sources
We may collect personal information from the following sources:
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Directly from you, including when you create an account, make a purchase, or communicate with us.
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Automatically, through cookies or similar technologies when you visit or use our Services.
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From service providers, who collect or process data on our behalf (e.g., shipping, payments, analytics).
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From partners or other third parties, as permitted by law.
3. How We Use Your Personal Information
Depending on how you interact with us or which Services you use, we may use your personal information for the following purposes:
Provide, Tailor, and Improve the Services
We use your information to fulfill orders, process payments, remember preferences, send account notifications, arrange shipping, handle returns, and personalize your shopping experience.
Marketing and Advertising
We use your information to send promotional emails or show personalized ads based on your activity on our store and other sites.
Security and Fraud Prevention
We use your information to secure our Services, authenticate accounts, detect and prevent fraudulent or malicious activities, and protect public safety.
Customer Support
We use your personal information to respond to your inquiries, resolve issues, and maintain our business relationship with you.
Legal Obligations
We process your personal information to comply with applicable laws or respond to lawful government requests.
4. How We Disclose Personal Information
We may share your personal information under the following circumstances:
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With Shopify, vendors, and third-party service providers (IT, shipping, analytics, payments, etc.).
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With business and marketing partners for advertising purposes.
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When you direct, consent, or request us to share your data (e.g., for product delivery or integrations).
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With our affiliates or as part of a business transaction (e.g., merger or acquisition).
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To comply with legal obligations, enforce policies, or protect our rights and users.
5. Relationship with Shopify
Our Services are hosted by Shopify, which collects and processes personal information about your use of the Services to provide and improve them.
Information you submit may be transmitted to and processed by Shopify and its partners, potentially outside your country of residence.
Shopify may use aggregated data from your interactions with ARES and other merchants to enhance its products. In these cases, Shopify is the data controller for that processing.
To learn more, visit:
6. Third-Party Websites and Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their content, policies, or security. Please review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
7. Children’s Data
Our Services are not intended for use by children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors under the age of majority in your jurisdiction.
If you believe your child has provided us with their personal information, please contact us to request deletion.
As of the effective date of this Privacy Policy, we do not knowingly “sell” or “share” personal data of individuals under 16 years of age.
8. Security and Retention of Your Information
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no online service is 100% secure.
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.
9. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on where you live, you may have the following rights:
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Right to Access / Know — request access to personal information we hold about you.
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Right to Delete — request that we delete your personal data.
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Right to Correct — request correction of inaccurate data.
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Right to Data Portability — request a copy of your data.
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Right to Opt Out — opt out of targeted advertising or data sharing.
You can exercise your rights by contacting us at support@ares-ring.com.
We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
If you are in the EU or UK, you may also have the right to:
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Object to or restrict processing.
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Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting prior lawful processing).
10. International Transfers
Your information may be transferred, stored, and processed outside your country of residence.
If transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or the UK, we rely on recognized transfer mechanisms such as the EU Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent safeguards.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect operational or legal changes. Updated versions will be posted here with a new “Last updated” date.
12. Contact
If you have questions about our privacy practices or this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise your rights, please contact us:
For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, ARES is the data controller of your personal information.