Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy for Online Catholic Shop
Effective Date: 28 September 2024
At Beauty Life ("we", "our", "us"), we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our customers and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and share your information when you visit our website Online Catholic Shop ("Website") or purchase religious medals through our online store. This policy is compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
1. Data We Collect
We collect various types of personal information to provide you with our services. This includes:
- Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address (if provided when making a purchase or subscribing to our newsletter).
- Payment Information: Payment details necessary to complete your purchase. Payment processing is handled by third-party services compliant with GDPR and Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS).
- Browsing Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and session information collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies (explained below).
- Other Information: Any other information you voluntarily provide to us, such as through customer service inquiries or feedback forms.
2. How We Use Your Data
We process personal data for the following purposes:
- To process orders and deliver products you purchased.
- To communicate with you regarding your orders, inquiries, or customer support.
- To send newsletters, promotional materials, or information on products (with your consent).
- To improve and personalize your browsing experience.
- To comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax or financial regulations).
- To protect the security of our Website and detect/prevent fraudulent activity.
3. Data Storage and Retention
We store personal data securely using industry-standard security measures. We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill the purposes for which it was collected.
- Comply with legal, tax, and accounting requirements.
Personal data related to orders will generally be retained for a period of 7 years, or longer if required by applicable laws.
4. Tracking Technologies and Cookies
Our Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Understand how visitors use our Website.
- Improve user experience and Website performance.
- Facilitate the functioning of the online store, such as remembering your shopping cart.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device. You may adjust your browser settings to reject cookies or alert you when cookies are being used. However, some parts of our Website may not function properly without cookies.
Types of cookies we use include:
- Necessary Cookies: Essential for the Website's functionality.
- Performance Cookies: Collect anonymous data to analyze website usage.
- Marketing Cookies: Used to show you relevant advertisements based on your interests.
5. Sharing of Personal Data
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your data with:
- Service Providers: Third-party companies (e.g., payment processors, shipping companies) who assist us in running our business. These service providers process data on our behalf and are GDPR-compliant.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose personal data if required by law, regulation, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our business, customers, or others.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal data may be transferred as part of the transaction.
6. Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data, including:
- Encryption of sensitive data during transmission (such as payment details).
- Regular updates and monitoring of our systems to prevent unauthorized access.
- Limiting access to personal data to employees and service providers who need the information for legitimate business purposes.
However, no online service is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. Users are advised to take precautions to protect their personal data (e.g., using strong passwords and secure devices).
7. Your Rights as a Data Subject
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You can ask us to correct or update inaccurate data.
- Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): You can request the deletion of your personal data where it is no longer necessary for the purpose it was collected.
- Right to Restriction of Processing: You can ask us to limit the processing of your data in certain situations.
- Right to Data Portability: You can request your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format to transfer to another service provider.
- Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes or other legitimate interests.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on your consent, you can withdraw it at any time.
8. Exercising Your Rights
If you wish to exercise any of your rights or have questions about our privacy practices, please contact us at:
- Email: cholyqueen@gmail.com
- Postal Address: Eliezer Alter 22/4, Haifa, Israel
We will respond to your request within one month, as required by GDPR.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or technology. The revised policy will be posted on our Website with the updated effective date.
10. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:
- Email: cholyqueen@gmail.com
- Postal Address: Eliezer Alter 22/4, Haifa, Israel
By using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
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This Privacy Policy ensures compliance with GDPR and other applicable data protection laws, providing transparency on how your personal data is handled.