Last Updated: [August 31st 2023]
This Privacy Policy outlines how Explore by Reead, a DBO of Pretty Buzz LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our website shop powered by WordPress and WooCommerce, as well as the services of Stripe, Google Analytics, and Mailchimp.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information: We may collect personal information, including but not limited to your name, email address, shipping address, and payment information when you make a purchase on our website.
1.2 Automatically Collected Information: We gather certain non-personal information automatically when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior. This information is collected using cookies and similar technologies.
2. Use of Collected Information
2.1 Order Processing: We use the personal information you provide to process your orders, fulfill your purchases, and communicate with you about your orders.
2.2 Communication: With your explicit consent, we may use your email address to send you updates about our products, promotions, and other relevant information. You can opt out of these communications at any time.
2.3 Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect and analyze non-personal information about your interactions with our website, helping us improve user experience and optimize our content.
3. Data Sharing
3.1 Service Providers: We may share your personal information with third-party service providers, such as payment processors (e.g., Stripe) and email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp), only to the extent necessary to provide the services you’ve requested.
3.2 Legal Compliance: We may disclose your personal information as required by law, court order, or government regulation.
4. Data Security
4.1 Security Measures: We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage method is completely secure.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
5.1 Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website and gather information about how you use it. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
6. Your Rights
6.1 Access and Control: You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. You can also withdraw consent for certain processing activities.
7. GDPR Compliance
7.1 European Residents: If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) with regard to your personal data. You have the right to access, rectify, and erase your personal data, as well as the right to restrict or object to certain processing activities. To exercise these rights or if you have questions about our GDPR compliance, please contact us using the contact details provided below.
8. CCPA Privacy Rights
8.1 California Residents: If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants you certain rights regarding your personal information. These rights include the right to request access to and deletion of your personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact details provided below.
9. Third-Party Links
9.1 External Websites: Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
10 Updates to this Privacy Policy
10.1 Changes: We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We will post the updated policy on our website, and the changes will be effective upon posting.
11. Contact
11.1 Questions: If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices, including GDPR-related inquiries, please contact us using this form.
