Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 7 2024
We have adopted this Privacy Policy to explain how we collect, use, and protect the personal information you provide when using our website, WWW.MSCARMENW.COM. We take the privacy of your personal data seriously and are committed to ensuring its confidentiality and security.
Personal information we collect:
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including your web browser, IP address, time zone, and cookies installed on your device. As you browse the site, we may also collect information about the web pages you view, the websites or search terms that referred you to our site, and how you interact with our content.
Additionally, if you choose to use certain features or services on our website, such as subscribing to our email list or contacting us directly, you may be asked to provide personal information like your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, or other relevant details.
How We Use Your Personal Information
Our primary purpose in collecting personal information is to provide you with the services, content, and information you have requested from our website. We may also use your data to:
Respond to your inquiries or requests for support
Send you promotional emails, newsletters, or other marketing communications (if you have subscribed)
Analyze and improve the performance and user experience of our website
Identify potential cases of abuse or misuse of our services
We process your personal information only as necessary to fulfill these purposes and to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
User Consent
By using our website and its features, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please refrain from using our website or its features.
For certain activities, such as subscribing to our email list or making a purchase through our affiliate links, we may seek your explicit consent through an opt-in mechanism. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us using the information provided at the end of this policy.
Data Retention and Personal Information Handling
We value your privacy and do not sell or rent your personal information to any third parties for marketing purposes.
We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, such as:
Providing you with the services and information you have requested from our website
Responding to your inquiries or requests for support
Sending you marketing communications (if you have subscribed to our email list)
Analyzing and improving the performance and user experience of our website
Specifically, we may retain certain categories of personal data for the following periods:
Contact and communication data: For as long as you remain an active subscriber or user of our services, plus a reasonable period thereafter if you are inactive.
Analytics and log data: For a period of up to 26 months from collection.
We will establish and ensure compliance with policies for the periodic review and secure disposal of personal data that is no longer required to be retained.
When your personal data is no longer needed for the purposes for which it was collected, we will securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with our data retention policies.
Email Marketing
If you subscribe to our email list, we will collect your email address and any other information you provide. We use this data to send you promotional emails, newsletters, and other marketing communications.
You can opt-out of receiving these communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in each email or by contacting us directly.
Affiliate Marketing
This website participates in affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn a commission if you make a purchase through one of our affiliate links. We may share limited personal information with these third-party affiliates solely for the purpose of tracking conversions and payments.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
This website may use cookies and other tracking technologies in the future to enhance the user experience, analyze website traffic, and deliver personalized content and advertisements.
If and when we implement the use of cookies or other tracking technologies, the following terms will apply:
We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information about your visits to this website, such as your IP address, browser type, Internet service provider, referring/exit pages, operating system, date/time stamp, and clickstream data.
These technologies may also be used to track your movements around the website, gather demographic information about you, and personalize the content and advertisements you see based on your interests and browsing behavior.
Third-party services like Google Analytics may also use cookies to collect and analyze information about how you use this website. This information may be transferred to and stored on servers in the United States or other countries by these third parties.
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. However, please note that disabling or blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality and performance of this website.
Please note that the above terms related to cookies and tracking technologies will only apply if and when we implement such practices on this website. We will update this privacy policy accordingly to reflect any changes in our cookie usage.
By using this website, you consent to the potential use of cookies and other tracking technologies as outlined above, should we choose to implement them in the future.
Third-Party Services and Advertising
This website may use third-party services and advertising networks in the future to display advertisements, analyze traffic and usage patterns, and enhance the overall user experience. These third parties may collect and use non-personal information about your visits to this website through cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies.
If and when we integrate such third-party services, the following terms will apply:
We may use Google AdSense, a third-party advertising service, to display advertisements on this website. Google may use cookies and web beacons to collect non-personal information about your visits, such as your IP address, browser type, Internet service provider, referring/exit pages, operating system, date/time stamp, and clickstream data. Google uses this information to analyze trends, administer the website, track user movements around the website, and gather demographic information for aggregate use.
Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf. You can opt-out of Google's use of cookies by visiting Google's Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt-out of third-party vendor's use of cookies by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
Please note that the above terms related to third-party services and advertising will only apply if and when we integrate such services on this website. We will update this privacy policy accordingly to reflect any changes in our practices.
By using this website, you consent to the potential processing of data by third-party services as outlined above, should we choose to integrate them in the future.
International Data Transfers and Compliance
This website is operated and managed by Carmen Wong, located in Canada. As such, we comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), Canada's federal privacy law for the private sector.
If you are located outside of Canada, please note that any personal information you provide to us will be transferred to and processed in Canada. By using this website or providing us with your personal information, you consent to this transfer and processing in accordance with this Privacy Policy and Canadian privacy laws.
For users located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we aim to comply with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) regarding the collection, use, and retention of personal data from EEA member countries. We have implemented appropriate safeguards and measures to protect the privacy and security of personal data received from the EEA, in accordance with the GDPR.
If you are a resident of the EEA, you have certain rights under the GDPR, including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to the processing of your personal data. You also have the right to data portability and the right to withdraw consent at any time. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section of this Privacy Policy.
We may transfer personal data to third parties or international organizations located outside of Canada and the EEA, including to service providers or partners assisting us with our operations. In such cases, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect the privacy and security of your personal data, as required by applicable laws.
Information Security
We secure the information you provide on computer servers in a controlled, secure environment, protected from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect against unauthorized access, use, modification, and personal data disclosure in our control and custody. However, no data transmission over the Internet or wireless network can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
Legal Disclosure
We will disclose any information we collect, use or receive if required or permitted by law, such as to comply with a subpoena or similar legal process, and when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to other websites that are not owned or controlled by us. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of such other websites. We encourage you to review the privacy statements of each website that may collect personal information.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please contact us at inquiries@mscarmenw.com.