Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for https://peppermint-tea-recipes.scoopsurge.com

Introduction

Welcome to Peppermint Tea Recipes! We are dedicated to delivering an exceptional user experience while prioritizing your privacy and data security. This Privacy Policy is designed to inform you about our practices regarding the collection, handling, and protection of personal information in accordance with global privacy regulations, including but not limited to:

• Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
• Quebec Law 25
• The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union
• Brazil’s Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD)
• California’s Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA)
• Colorado’s Consumer Protection Act (CPA)
• Utah’s Consumer Sales and Service Act (UCPA)
• Connecticut’s ConnectiCut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA)
• Virginia’s Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)
• South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)

Scope

This privacy policy is applicable to all aspects of our online presence, including but not limited to:

1. Our official website at https://peppermint-tea-recipes.scoopsurge.com.
2. Any applications, software, or services offered through our platform.
3. Interactions between users and our digital assets.
4. Content and communications shared within our community.

Please note that this policy does not extend to third-party platforms, apps, products, or services accessed through links on our site, as they have their own privacy policies governing data collection and usage.

Processing Activities

This policy outlines the ways in which we interact with users and process personal data:

1. Account Management: When you create an account, we collect necessary details for user identification and authentication.
2. Transactions: We securely process payment information for purchases made through our services.
3. Communication: We may reach out to you via emails, calls, or texts (SMS) for transactional, promotional, or survey purposes.
4. Data Collection Sources: Personal data is gathered from various sources:
   • User input forms and profiles.
   • Interactions with our applications and services.
   • Automated technologies used for system administration.
   • Third-party providers who contribute data based on their privacy policies.

Types of Collected Personal Data

The personal information we collect can include, but is not limited to:

1. Account Information: User names, email addresses, passwords (hashed and salted).
2. Payment Details: Credit/debit card numbers (partially masked), payment history.
3. Financial Records: Transaction amounts, billing addresses.
4. Purchase History: Items bought, purchase frequency, order details.
5. Device Identifiers: Mobile device ID, advertising IDs, browser type, operating system.
6. Location Data: GPS coordinates (anonymized where possible).
7. Feedback and Reviews: User-submitted comments, ratings, and suggestions.
8. Social Media Profiles: Information obtained through social media integration (with user consent).
9. Product Interactions: Product views, clicks, and preferences.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website:

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies: Ensure basic functions of the site, such as secure log-ins.
2. Preference Cookies: Remember user preferences for a personalized experience.
3. Analytics Cookies: Track site usage metrics and improve platform performance.

Users can manage non-essential cookies through our built-in Cookie Manager, providing control over tracking.

Data Retention and Deletion

We adhere to data minimization principles by retaining personal information only for as long as it is necessary:

1. Legal Requirements: We may be legally obligated to keep certain data for a specific period (e.g., tax records).
2. Business Purposes: Personal data is retained for the duration of user engagement and after that for a limited time to support our operations, improve services, or respond to legal requests.
3. Deletion/Anonymization: Once the retention period ends, or when data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized to prevent direct identification.

Your Rights (Subject to Local Regulations)

Depending on your location, you may have specific rights regarding personal data:

1. Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
2. Rectification: Correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
3. Erasure/Right to be Forgotten: Ask for the deletion of your data in certain circumstances (e.g., when consent is withdrawn).
4. Restriction: Limit the processing of your data under specific conditions.
5. Data Portability: Receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used format and transfer it to another controller.
6. Objection/Consent Withdrawal: Object to or withdraw consent for data processing at any time.
7. Non-Discrimination: Be free from unfair treatment due to exercising your data protection rights.

To exercise these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer using the details provided below.

Changes to Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this policy at any time. Any modifications will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage users to review this policy periodically for the latest information.

Contact Information

For data-related inquiries, feedback, or requests:

• Email: [email protected]
• Postal Address: [Provide Company Address]

We are committed to handling your personal information with care and transparency. By using our services, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal data as described in this Privacy Policy.