Effective Date: 2024-12-26
Welcome to Lacey Silks! Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, https://laceysilks.com. It also outlines our compliance with major privacy regulations, including CalOPPA, GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA, the Australian Privacy Act, COPPA, and the CAN-SPAM Act.
By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using the website.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as:
- Name
- Email address
- Mailing address
- Phone number
- Payment information (e.g., billing and shipping details)
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages viewed, time spent on pages, and other browsing data
- Device type and operating system
1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to:
- Analyze site usage and improve performance
- Provide a tailored user experience
- Track affiliate link clicks, including those associated with Amazon
To manage your cookie preferences, click Cookie Preferences.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To operate and maintain our website
- To process purchases and send confirmations
- To deliver personalized advertisements
- To respond to inquiries or requests
- To comply with legal obligations
- To track affiliate referrals, including purchases made through Amazon links
- To send marketing emails and newsletters via Flodesk
3. Affiliate Disclosure
This website participates in affiliate marketing programs, including the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. This means that we may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through affiliate links on this site. Affiliate links do not impact the price you pay. If you click on an affiliate link, cookies may be used to track your purchase and ensure we receive credit for referrals.
4. Protection of Your Information
We use industry-standard security measures to safeguard your personal information. These include:
- SSL encryption to protect sensitive data during transmission
- Regular malware scans
- Restricted access to your personal data, limited to authorized personnel only
All transactions are processed through a secure payment gateway provider and are not stored or processed on our servers.
5. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to:
- Track website usage and improve functionality
- Store user preferences
- Track affiliate referrals and purchases
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or our Cookie Preferences Center.
6. Third-Party Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties without advance notice, except as noted below:
- Service Providers: Payment processors, email marketing platforms (e.g., Flodesk), and analytics providers.
- Legal Authorities: To comply with legal obligations.
We may share non-personally identifiable visitor information with third parties for marketing, advertising, or other uses.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to third-party websites. These websites have separate and independent privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their content or practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies when visiting.
8. CalOPPA Compliance
8.1 Do Not Track Signals
We honor “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals. If your browser sends a DNT signal, we will not track your activity for advertising purposes.
8.2 Reviewing and Updating Personal Information
You can review or update your personal information by contacting us at [Insert Contact Email].
9. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
Our website does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will delete it promptly. Parents or guardians may contact us at info@laceysilks.com for assistance.
10. Google Advertising Principles
Our website adheres to Google Advertising Principles, ensuring transparency, safety, and a positive user experience. We use Google Analytics to track and analyze website activity. To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can use Google's Opt-Out Tool.
11. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
11.1 GDPR (EU/UK)
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Restrict processing of your data
- Object to data processing
- Data portability (transfer your data)
11.2 CCPA (California)
You have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected and why
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Opt-out of the sale of personal information
11.3 PIPEDA (Canada)
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Withdraw consent for data collection
- File complaints about privacy concerns
11.4 Australia (Privacy Act)
You have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction of your personal information
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@laceysilks.com.
12. Fair Information Practices
We adhere to the principles of Fair Information Practices:
- In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users within 7 business days via email and on-site notification.
- We prioritize transparency, accountability, and security in handling personal data.
13. CAN-SPAM Act Compliance
We comply with the CAN-SPAM Act by:
- Not using false or misleading subject lines or email addresses
- Identifying marketing emails as advertisements
- Including the physical mailing address of our business
- Providing a clear method for opting out of future communications
- Promptly honoring opt-out requests
To unsubscribe, click the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or contact us at info@laceysilks.com.
14. Updates to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Changes will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” will reflect the latest updates.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
MyLit Publishing
P.O. Box 29101 Hespeler PO
Cambridge, Ontario N3C 0E6
Canada
info@laceysilks.com
Last Edited on 2024-12-26