Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 1, 2026
Introduction and Scope
This Privacy Policy explains how Factory Direct Enterprises, LLC, doing business as Ashley® ("FDE," "Factory Direct Enterprises," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards personal information.
FDE is an independently owned and operated Ashley® licensee. This Privacy Policy applies to personal information collected through:
- In-store purchases and customer interactions
- Delivery, logistics, and service coordination
- Protection plans and warranty administration
- Local marketing communications, including email and SMS
- FDE-operated, stand-alone websites that do not offer ecommerce functionality
IMPORTANT: This Privacy Policy does not apply to transactions conducted on Ashley.com or the Ashley® mobile application. All ecommerce transactions and data collected through those platforms are governed by Ashley Global Retail, LLC's privacy policy, available at ashleyfurniture.com/privacy-policy.
Categories of Personal Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect the following categories of personal information:
- Identifiers: name, mailing address, phone number, email address
- Commercial Information: purchase and delivery records, warranty details, product preferences and purchase history
- Financial Information: payment and transaction records
- Communications Data: email/SMS preferences, opt-in status, and consent records
- Online Identifiers (stand-alone websites only): IP address, device/browser type, pages visited, form submissions
Sources of Personal Information
We collect personal information:
- Directly from you (in-store, online forms, phone, email, or SMS sign-up)
- From service providers acting on our behalf
- Through marketing and communication interactions, including SMS and email opt-in events
Purposes for Processing
We use your personal information to:
- Fulfill purchases and process transactions
- Coordinate deliveries and schedule service appointments
- Administer warranties and protection plans
- Send marketing communications (email and SMS) with your consent
- Measure marketing performance and improve our programs
- Maintain records and comply with legal obligations
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our stand-alone websites may use cookies, pixels, or similar technologies for analytics and marketing purposes. These technologies allow us to understand how visitors interact with our site and to improve our communications and offerings.
We recognize Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals where required by applicable law.
You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may impact your experience on our website.
Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share personal information with:
- Trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business (e.g., delivery partners, payment processors, marketing platforms, technology providers such as Klaviyo)
- Government authorities or law enforcement when legally required
SMS Opt-In Data and Consent
SMS opt-in data and consent status are NEVER sold or shared with any third party for their own marketing or promotional purposes. We will not share your opt-in to an SMS campaign with any third party for purposes unrelated to providing you with the services of that campaign. We may share your information, including your SMS opt-in or consent status, only with third parties that help us provide our messaging services, including platform providers, phone companies, and vendors who assist us in the delivery of text messages.
SMS Communications
By opting in to receive SMS messages from FDE, you consent to receive recurring promotional or informational text messages related to our stores, events, offers, or services. Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply.
SMS consent is not a condition of purchase.
Data collected in connection with our SMS program may include your mobile phone number, your wireless carrier's name, and the date, time, and content of your messages. We use this information solely to provide you with the Service and as described in these Terms.
We send SMS communications only to our existing customer base. We do not use SMS messaging for abandoned cart messages.
Opting Out
You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any message you receive from us. We also recognize: END, CANCEL, QUIT, UNSUBSCRIBE. After opting out, you will receive a one-time confirmation and no further messages will be sent unless you re-enroll.
For assistance, reply HELP to any message, call 732-548-1200, or email [email protected].
Full SMS program terms are available at: SMS Terms of Service
Email Communications
We may send promotional and transactional email communications to our existing customers using Klaviyo as our email service provider. You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link in any email you receive from us or by contacting us at [email protected].
Consumer Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate personal information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications
- Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information (we do not sell personal information)
Residents of California, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah have additional rights under their respective state privacy laws, including the right to opt out of sale/sharing and the right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights.
California Residents — "Shine the Light"
Pursuant to Section 1798.83 of the California Civil Code, California residents with whom we have an established business relationship may request information about personal data shared with third parties for direct marketing purposes. Requests must be submitted in writing to [email protected].
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of the rights described above, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 732-548-1200
Mail: Factory Direct Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Ashley®
208 Fernwood Ave.
Edison, NJ 08837
Identity verification may be required before we fulfill your request. We will respond to verified requests within the timeframe required by applicable law.
We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your data rights.
Data Security and Retention
We maintain appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the business or legal purposes for which it was collected.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we make changes, we will update the Effective Date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically. Continued use of our services after a revised policy is posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.
Contact Information
For privacy-related questions or concerns, contact:
Factory Direct Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Ashley®
208 Fernwood Ave.
Edison, NJ 08837
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 732-548-1200
