Privacy Policy

At 14th & Union, we are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our data practices when you visit our menswear and women’s shoes site.

What 14th & Union Collects When You Browse Our Menswear and Women’s Shoes Site

We collect information in three ways:

Information you provide directly: When you submit a contact form or subscribe to communications from 14th & Union, we collect your name and email address.

Information collected automatically: When you visit our site, we automatically collect technical information including your device type, browser type, operating system, IP address, approximate geographic location, pages you visit, time spent on each page, and the source that referred you to our site. This data is collected through cookies and analytics tools.

Information from third parties: We receive affiliate tracking data from Amazon Associates to attribute qualifying purchases to our product links. We also receive aggregated analytics data from Google Analytics about site traffic and user behavior patterns.

How 14th & Union Uses Your Information

14th & Union uses the information we collect to:

• Operate and continuously improve our menswear and women’s shoes site
• Respond to your inquiries and contact form submissions
• Send you communications you have opted into, including updates about our featured products and style guides
• Analyze site traffic patterns and user behavior to enhance your browsing experience
• Comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
• Maintain security, prevent fraud, and protect our site and users
• Track affiliate referrals and attribute qualifying Amazon purchases to our product recommendations

14th & Union’s Cookie and Tracking Technology Practices

14th & Union uses several types of cookies and tracking technologies:

Essential cookies: These cookies are required for basic site functionality and cannot be disabled without affecting your ability to use our site.

Analytics cookies: We use Google Analytics to track how visitors interact with our site, including which pages you view, how long you stay, and where you came from. This data is aggregated and anonymized to protect your privacy while helping us understand site performance.

Advertising cookies: Amazon Associates uses cookies to track when you click on our product links and make purchases on Amazon.com. This allows Amazon to attribute qualifying purchases to 14th & Union’s affiliate account.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect your ability to use some features of our site.

How 14th & Union Shares Your Information

14th & Union may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service providers: We share information with trusted service providers who help us operate our site, including web hosting providers and analytics platforms. These providers are contractually required to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide to us.

Amazon.com: As part of the Amazon Associates Program, we share affiliate tracking data with Amazon to attribute qualifying purchases made through our product links.

Legal requirements: We may disclose your information to law enforcement, government authorities, or other third parties when required by law, legal process, or to protect our rights, safety, or property.

Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

14th & Union does not sell your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

How 14th & Union Protects Your Data

14th & Union implements reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Our site uses SSL encryption to protect data transmitted between your browser and our servers.

However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal information using industry-standard practices, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Privacy Rights at 14th & Union

Rights available to all users:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time
• Request that we restrict how we process your information

Additional rights for EU/EEA residents under GDPR:

• Right to access, rectification, and erasure of your personal data
• Right to restrict processing and request data portability
• Right to object to processing of your personal information
• Right to withdraw consent at any time where we rely on consent as the legal basis for processing
• Right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority if you believe your privacy rights have been violated

California residents’ rights under CCPA/CPRA:

• Know what categories of personal information are collected and how they are used
• Know whether your personal information is sold or disclosed to third parties and to whom
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information
• Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights — we will not deny service, charge different prices, or provide different quality of service because you exercise your CCPA rights

Rights under Virginia (VCDPA), Colorado (CPA), Connecticut (CTDPA), and Utah (UCPA):

Residents of Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah have rights substantially similar to California residents under CCPA, including rights to access, correction, deletion, data portability, and opt-out of targeted advertising, subject to state-specific provisions and exceptions.

How to exercise your rights: To exercise any of these privacy rights, submit a request by email to hello@14thunion.com or use the contact form on this site. We will respond to your request within 30–45 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests to protect your privacy and prevent unauthorized access to your information.

14th & Union’s Commitment to Children’s Privacy

14th & Union’s menswear and women’s shoes site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13 years of age. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at hello@14thunion.com and we will promptly delete such information in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

Third-Party Sites and 14th & Union’s Affiliate Links

14th & Union’s site contains links to Amazon.com and potentially other third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or accuracy of information on any third-party site. When you click on an affiliate link and visit Amazon.com or another external site, you are subject to that site’s privacy policy and terms of use. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.

International Data Transfers from 14th & Union

14th & Union operates in the United States. If you access our site from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the US. We take appropriate steps to ensure adequate protections are in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR requirements for transfers from the EU/EEA.

How Long 14th & Union Retains Your Data

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Contact form submissions are typically retained for up to 12 months. Analytics data retention is governed by Google Analytics’ data retention policies, which you can review in Google’s privacy documentation.

Email Communications from 14th & Union

If you subscribe to 14th & Union’s email communications, you will receive periodic emails about menswear and women’s shoes content, featured products, style guides, and site updates. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in every email or by contacting us directly at hello@14thunion.com.

14th & Union and Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers transmit “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals to websites. At this time, there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. 14th & Union does not currently respond to Do Not Track browser signals. We continue to collect information as described in this Privacy Policy regardless of DNT settings.

Changes to 14th & Union’s Privacy Policy

14th & Union may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or site features. We will indicate the effective date of the latest revision at the top of this page. Material changes will be communicated with reasonable notice, such as through a prominent announcement on our site or via email if we have your contact information. Your continued use of our site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

California “Shine the Light” Law

California Civil Code Section 1798.83 permits California residents to request information about personal information shared with third parties for their direct marketing purposes during the preceding calendar year. To make such a request, contact us at the address below. 14th & Union does not share personal information with third parties for their direct marketing purposes.

Your Consent to 14th & Union’s Privacy Practices

By using 14th & Union’s menswear and women’s shoes site, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

Contact 14th & Union About Your Privacy

To exercise your privacy rights, ask questions about this Privacy Policy, or contact us regarding any privacy concern, please reach out to us at: