Privacy Policy
Our commitment to protecting your privacy and personal data
This privacy policy has been compiled for anyone concerned with how their Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is being used online. PII is information that can be used on its own or with other information to identify, contact, or locate a single person, or to identify an individual in context.
Please read this privacy policy carefully to get a clear understanding of how we collect, use, protect or otherwise handle your Personally Identifiable Information on this website.
What personal information do I collect from people who visit my blog, website, or ECommerce Store?
When ordering or registering on my site, as appropriate, you may be asked to enter your name, email address or other details.
When do I collect information through this website?
I collect information from you when you fill out a form or enter information on this site, as well as through automatic electronic events and cookies.
How do I use your information?
I may use the information I collect from you when you register, make a purchase, sign up for a newsletter, respond to a survey or marketing communication, access the website, or use certain other site features, in the following ways:
- To allow me to respond to your customer service requests.
- To process transactions.
- To provide you with information, products, and services you have requested.
- To better understand my customers for marketing purposes.
- To better understand how visitors find my site.
- To understand where traffic is coming from.
How do I protect your information?
This website is scanned on a regular basis for security holes and known vulnerabilities in order to make your visit to our site as safe as possible.
We use regular Malware Scanning.
Your personal information is contained behind secured networks and is only accessible by a limited number of persons who have special access rights to such systems, and are required to keep the information confidential. In addition, all sensitive/credit information you supply is encrypted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology.
We implement a variety of security measures when a user places an order enters, submits, or accesses their information to maintain the safety of your personal information.
All transactions are processed through a gateway provider and are not stored or processed on our servers.
Do I use 'cookies'?
Yes. Cookies are small files that a site or its service provider transfers to your computer's hard drive through your Web browser (if you allow) that enables the site's or service provider's systems to recognize your browser and capture and remember certain information. For instance, we may use cookies to help us remember and process items in your shopping cart.
They are also used to help us understand your preferences based on previous or current site activity, which enables us to provide you with improved services. We also use cookies to help us compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interaction so that we can offer better site experiences and tools in the future, and understand our audience for marketing purposes.
I use cookies to:
- Keep track of traffic to this site.
- Keep track of marketing events.
- Enable checkout and login.
You can choose to have your computer warn you each time a cookie is being sent, or you can choose to turn off all cookies. You do this through your browser settings. Since each browser is a little different, look at your browser's Help Menu to learn the correct way to modify your cookies.
If you turn cookies off, some online features may not function properly. I have tried to keep these features out of this website, so you can browse with or without cookies enabled.
Third-party disclosure
I will never sell your Personally Identifiable Information to outside parties, unless you have given me express written permission to do so. I can't imagine ever needing that... I paint dogs for a living.
Third-party links
I do not offer third-party products or services on this website. Third party links to outside websites are not monitored and I make no guarantees about their safety.
Google's advertising requirements can be summed up by Google's Advertising Principles. They are put in place to provide a positive experience for users.
I, along with third-party vendors such as Google, use first-party cookies (such as the Google Analytics cookies) and third-party cookies (such as the DoubleClick cookie) or other third-party identifiers together to compile data regarding user interactions with ad impressions and other ad service functions as they relate to our website.
California Online Privacy Protection Act
CalOPPA is the first state law in the nation to require commercial websites and online services to post a privacy policy. According to CalOPPA, we agree to the following:
- Users can visit our site anonymously.
- Once this privacy policy is created, we will add a link to it on our home page.
- Our Privacy Policy link includes the word 'Privacy' and can easily be found on the page specified above.
COPPA (Children Online Privacy Protection Act)
When it comes to the collection of personal information from children under the age of 13 years old, the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) puts parents in control.
I do not specifically market to children under the age of 13 years old.
Fair Information Practices
In order to be in line with Fair Information Practices we will take the following responsive action, should a data breach occur:
- I will notify you via email within 7 business days.
CAN SPAM Act
The CAN-SPAM Act is a law that sets the rules for commercial email. I collect your email address in order to:
- Send information, respond to inquiries, and/or other requests or questions.
- Process orders and to send information and updates pertaining to orders.
- Deliver email updates, contest information and newsletters that you have subscribed to.
Contacting Us
If there are any questions regarding this privacy policy, you may contact me using the information below.
AWhale
contact@awhale.com