Privacy Policy -

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 19 November 2024

Introduction

Welcome to Rarely Tidy Scents. We are dedicated to protecting your privacy and providing transparency on how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information collected from [rarelytidyscents.com] (our “Site”) or through other direct interactions with us, including purchases, emails, and other communications. Our commitment to privacy applies to all users who visit our Site, customers who purchase products, and any individuals who communicate with us. By using our Site, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Personal Information We Collect

We collect a range of information to help us deliver a personalized, efficient, and secure shopping experience. The types of information we collect include:

Device Information: Automatically gathered when you visit our Site. This includes:

•IP Address and Time Zone: Allows us to detect the approximate geographic location of users, enabling us to display relevant content.

•Browser Type and Version: Helps optimize the Site for better compatibility with your device.

•Cookies and Tracking Data: Small files that store information on your device to facilitate browsing and improve user experience. More on cookies can be found below.

•Order Information: Collected during the checkout process. This data includes:

•Contact Details: Name, billing and shipping address, email address, and phone number, which we need to fulfill your order and communicate with you.

•Payment Details: Information like credit card details, PayPal details, and other payment methods. All payment data is processed securely.

•Order Details: Items purchased, order status, and order history, to manage and track your purchase history.

Interaction Data: Information about your interactions on our Site, including the pages viewed, referral sources, and any comments or messages you leave. This helps us understand how our customers engage with our Site and products.

How We Use Your Personal Information

We use the data collected to support various purposes, enhancing the overall shopping experience:

•Order Processing: Essential for managing orders, processing payments, shipping products, and sending confirmation emails and receipts.

•Customer Service: Enables us to respond effectively to your questions, issues, or other requests.

•Website Optimization: Improves Site performance by analyzing usage data, allowing us to tailor content and features to enhance user experience.

•Marketing and Promotions: With your consent, we use your contact details to send promotions, new product updates, and other relevant information. You can unsubscribe from these communications anytime.

•Fraud Prevention and Security: We use data to verify identities, screen for fraudulent activity, and ensure your transactions are secure.

•Legal Compliance: Helps us comply with legal obligations, such as responding to legal requests and protecting our legal rights.

Sharing Your Personal Information

We only share your information with trusted partners and third-party service providers where necessary to perform certain functions:

•Service Providers: We work with partners like payment processors, order fulfillment companies, and logistics providers. They receive only the necessary information required to complete their function, and all are contractually obligated to protect your privacy.

•Analytics Partners: We use tools like Google Analytics to gain insights into Site usage and visitor behavior. This data helps us improve our offerings and deliver a more customized shopping experience.

•Legal Obligations: We may disclose your data to comply with applicable laws, such as government requests or court orders, or to protect our legal rights.

Behavioral Advertising

We may use personal information to show you targeted advertisements based on your browsing behavior and preferences. For example, if you have viewed a particular candle product, you may see related ads elsewhere on the internet. We use third-party services to make these ads relevant to your interests:

•Ad Networks and Partners: We work with advertising networks like Google Ads, Facebook, and others to reach potential customers.

•Opt-Out Options: You can manage these targeted ads by adjusting your browser settings or opting out directly via:

•Facebook Ad Preferences: Facebook Ad Settings

•Google Ad Settings: Google Ad Settings

For more control, visit the Digital Advertising Alliance at DAA Opt-Out.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are essential for providing a tailored experience on our Site. Cookies may store data such as user preferences, session information, and login details.

•Types of Cookies Used: We employ various types of cookies:

•Essential Cookies: Necessary for Site functionality, including login and checkout.

•Analytical Cookies: Helps us understand Site usage.

•Advertising Cookies: Tailors ads to your interests.

•Managing Cookies: You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some Site features may not function properly if cookies are turned off.

Affiliate Disclosure

Rarely Tidy Scents may participate in affiliate marketing programs, where we may earn commissions for purchases made through affiliate links on our Site. These relationships will always be disclosed clearly.

Data Security

We are committed to protecting your personal information. We employ a variety of security measures, including data encryption, secure server access, and regular audits, to protect against unauthorized access or disclosure. Please remember that while we strive to protect your data, no online transmission is completely secure.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights in relation to your personal data. These rights include, but are not limited to:

•Right to Access: You can request access to your personal data.

•Right to Correction: You can ask us to correct or update any inaccurate data.

•Right to Deletion: You can request deletion of your data, subject to legal requirements.

•Right to Object: You can object to certain types of processing, like marketing.

•Right to Withdraw Consent: At any time, you can withdraw your consent to data collection and processing.

To exercise your rights, contact us at [[email protected]].

CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)

If you reside in California, you are entitled to additional privacy rights:

•Data Access and Portability: Request access to your data and an electronic copy if required.

•Opt-Out of Sale: Rarely Tidy Scents does not sell personal information, but you can still choose to opt-out of data sharing for marketing purposes.

•Deletion Rights: Request deletion of your data, with certain legal exceptions.

•Non-Discrimination: We will not penalize you for exercising your CCPA rights.

GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)

If you reside in the EU or EEA, you are granted further rights under GDPR:

•Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another provider.

•Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data.

•Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time.

To exercise your GDPR rights, please contact us at [[email protected]].

Do Not Track

Our Site currently does not support “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals. You can manage tracking preferences through your browser settings.

Data Retention

We retain Order Information for as long as necessary to fulfill our contractual and legal obligations. You may request deletion of your information at any time, though some data may be retained for record-keeping as required by law.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal obligations. All updates will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” will reflect the date of the latest revisions. Please review this policy periodically to stay informed.