What personal information do we collect from the people that visit our blog, website or app?
When placing an order or registering on our website, as necessary, you may be requested to provide personal information such as your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, credit card details, social security number, or other relevant details. This information is collected to enhance your experience and ensure a smooth process.
When do we collect information?
We gather information from you when you make a purchase, subscribe to a newsletter, complete a form, or provide information on our website.
How do we use your information?
The information we collect from you may be utilized in the following manners: when you register, make a purchase, sign up for our newsletter, respond to a survey or marketing communication, surf the website, or utilize certain other site features.
• To enhance user experience and provide tailored content and product offerings based on your interests.
• To optimize our website for improved service delivery.
• To efficiently handle customer service requests and provide better assistance.
• To manage contests, promotions, surveys, or other site features.
• To expedite transaction processing.
• To send periodic emails regarding your orders or other relevant products and services.
How do we protect visitor information?
Our website undergoes regular scanning to identify and address any security vulnerabilities, ensuring a safe browsing experience for our visitors. Rest assured, your personal information is stored securely behind restricted networks, accessible only to authorized personnel who are bound by confidentiality obligations.
Moreover, sensitive/credit information you provide is encrypted using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology. We employ a range of security measures to protect your personal information when you place an order or access your account. All transactions are processed through a trusted gateway provider and are neither stored nor processed on our servers.on our servers.
Do we use ‘cookies’?
Cookies are small files that are transferred to your computer’s hard drive through your web browser. These files enable websites and service providers to recognize your browser, capture certain information, and enhance your browsing experience. For instance, cookies help us remember and process items in your shopping cart.
They also assist us in understanding your preferences based on previous or current site activity, allowing us to provide improved services. Additionally, cookies help us collect aggregate data on site traffic and interaction, enabling us to offer better site experiences and tools in the future.
We use cookies to:
- Assist in remembering and processing items in the shopping cart.
- Comprehend and store user preferences for future visits.
- Monitor advertisements.
- Collect aggregated data on site traffic and interactions to enhance future site experiences and tools. We may also engage trusted third-party services to track this information on our behalf.
You have the option to configure your computer to notify you whenever a cookie is being sent, or you can choose to disable all cookies. This can be done through your browser settings, such as Internet Explorer. Keep in mind that each browser may have slightly different procedures, so refer to your browser’s Help menu for accurate instructions on modifying your cookie settings. Disabling cookies may result in certain features being disabled; however, it will not significantly impact the user experience or the efficiency of our site. Some of our services may not function properly, but rest assured that you can still place orders.
Third Party Disclosure
We do not disclose, trade, or otherwise share your personally identifiable information with external parties.
Third party links
From time to time, we may, at our discretion, feature or provide third-party products or services on our website. Please be aware that these third-party sites operate under their own separate and independent privacy policies. Consequently, we cannot assume any responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites. Nonetheless, we remain committed to maintaining the integrity of our site and sincerely appreciate any feedback regarding these sites.
Google
Google’s advertising requirements can be succinctly summarized by Google’s Advertising Principles. These principles are designed to ensure a positive user experience. You can find more details about these principles at: https://support.google.com/adwordspolicy/answer/1316548?hl=en
Currently, Google AdSense is not enabled on our site, but we may consider enabling it in the future.
California Online Privacy Protection Act
CalOPPA is the pioneering state law in the United States that mandates commercial websites and online services to display a privacy policy. This law’s jurisdiction extends beyond California, obligating individuals or companies operating websites that collect personally identifiable information from California consumers to prominently post a privacy policy on their website. The policy must specify the information being collected, identify the parties with whom it is shared, and ensure compliance with the stated policy. – See more at: http://consumercal.org/california-online-privacy-protection-act-caloppa/#sthash.0FdRbT51.dpufAccording to CalOPPA we agree to the following:
Users have the option to visit our site anonymously. Upon creation of this privacy policy, we will include a link to it on our home page or, at the very least, on the first significant page after accessing our website. Our Privacy Policy link prominently contains the term ‘Privacy’ and can be readily located on the designated page.
Users will receive notifications regarding any updates to the privacy policy:
• Through our Privacy Policy Page
Users have the option to update their personal information:
• Via email
• By phone
• In person at our physical location
How does our site handle do not track signals?
We respect “Do Not Track” signals and refrain from tracking, placing cookies, or using advertising when a “Do Not Track” (DNT) browser mechanism is enabled.
Does our site allow third party behavioral tracking?
It is essential to highlight that we strictly prohibit any form of third-party behavioral tracking.
COPPA (Children Online Privacy Protection Act)
When it comes to the collection of personal information from children under 13, the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) places parents in control. The Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s consumer protection agency, enforces the COPPA Rule, which outlines the obligations of website operators and online service providers in safeguarding the privacy and online safety of children. We do not specifically target children under 13 in our marketing efforts.
Fair Information Practices
The Fair Information Practices Principles form the backbone of privacy law in the United States and the concepts they include have played a significant role in the development of data protection laws around the globe. Understanding the Fair Information Practice Principles and how they should be implemented is critical to comply with the various privacy laws that protect personal information.
In order to be in line with Fair Information Practices we will take the following responsive action, should a data breach occur:
We will notify the users via email
• Within 7 business days
We will notify the users via in site notification
• Within 7 business days
We also acknowledge and uphold the principle of individual redress, which stipulates that individuals possess the right to pursue legally enforceable rights against data collectors and processors who do not comply with the law. This principle necessitates not only the existence of enforceable rights against data users, but also the availability of recourse to courts or a government agency to investigate and/or prosecute non-compliance by data processors.
If you have any inquiries regarding this privacy policy, please feel free to complete the form on our “Contact Us” page.