MINDFUL
MUSINGS

This privacy policy has been compiled to better serve those who are concerned with how their ‘Personally Identifiable Information’ (PII) is being used online. PII, as described in US privacy law and information security, 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 our privacy policy carefully to get a clear understanding of how we collect, use, protect or otherwise handle your Personally Identifiable Information in accordance with our website.

 

What personal information do we collect from the people that visit our blog or website?

When ordering or registering on our site, as appropriate, you may be asked to enter your name, email address, or other details to help you with your experience.

 

When do we collect your information?

We collect information from you when you register on our site, place an order, subscribe to a newsletter, or enter information on our site.

 

How do we use your information?

We may use the information we collect from you when you register, make a purchase, sign up for our newsletter, respond to a survey or marketing communication, surf the website, or use certain other site features in the following ways:

• To quickly process your transactions.

• To send periodic emails regarding your order or other products and services.

 

Security of your data:

We do our best to keep your personal data safe and use safe protocols for communication and transferring data (such as HTTPS). We will anonymize and use pseudonyms where suitable. We monitor our systems for possible vulnerabilities and attacks. Stored data is encrypted when possible.

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Even though we try our best, we cannot guarantee the security of information. However, we promise to notify suitable authorities of data breaches, we will also notify you if there is a threat to your rights or interests. We will do everything we reasonably can to prevent security breaches and to assist authorities should any breaches occur.

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We do not intend to collect or knowingly collect information from children under the age of 16. We do not target children with our services.

 

Do we use ‘cookies’?

Yes. We use cookies and/or similar technologies to analyze customer behavior, administration, track users movement on our website(s), and to collect information about users. This is done in order to personalize and enhance your experience with us. A cookie is a tiny text file stored on your computer. Cookies store information that is used to help make sites work. Only we can access the cookies created by our website. You can control your cookies at the browser level. Choosing to disable cookies may hinder your use of certain functions.

 

We use cookies to:

• Help remember and process the items in the shopping cart.

• Understand and save user’s preferences for future visits.

• Keep track of advertisements.

• Compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interactions in order to offer better site experiences and tools in the future.

 

We may also use trusted third-party services that track this information on our behalf.

 

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 everyone’s browser is a little different, look at your browser’s Help Menu to learn the correct way to modify your cookies.

 

We may also use the following cookies:

•  Google Analytics (for analytic purposes)

• Pinterest Tracking Code (for tracking and advertising purpose)

• Facebook Pixel (for tracking and advertising purpose)

   

Google has their own Privacy Policy, if you like to opt out of tracking by Google Analytics, visit Google directly.

 

Third-party websites: 

Users may find advertising or other content on our Site that link to the sites and services of our partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, and other third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on these sites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from our Site.

 

In addition, these sites or services, including their content and links, may be constantly changing. These sites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies. Browsing and interaction on any other website, including websites which have a link to our Site, is subject to that website’s own terms and policies.

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We may also participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

 

Display Ads:

The Website uses PropellerAds. PropellerAds serves content and advertisements when you visit the Website, which may use cookies. PropellerAds may collect IP addresses and location to serve personalized ads. If you would like more information about this practice and to know your choices to opt-in or opt-out of this data collection, please visit: http://www.networkadvertising.org/managing/opt_out.asp.

 

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.

The law’s reach stretches well beyond California to require any person or company in the United States (and conceivably the world) that operates websites collecting Personally Identifiable Information from California consumers to post a conspicuous privacy policy on its website stating exactly the information being collected and those individuals or companies with whom it is being shared. See more at: http://consumercal.org/california-online-privacy-protection-act-caloppa/#sthash.0FdRbT51.dpuf

 

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, or as a minimum, on the first significant page after entering our website.

• Our Privacy Policy link includes the word ‘Privacy’ and can easily be found on the page specified above.

• You will be notified of any Privacy Policy changes on our Privacy Policy page.

• You can change your personal information by emailing us at hello@mindfulmusings.co

 

How does our site handle do not track signals?

We honor Do Not Track signals and Do Not Track, plant cookies, or use advertising when a Do Not Track (DNT) browser mechanism is in place.

 

Does our site allow third-party behavioral tracking?

It’s also important to note that we allow third-party behavioral tracking.

 

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. The Federal Trade Commission, United States’ consumer protection agency, enforces the COPPA Rule, which spells out what operators of websites and online services must do to protect children’s privacy and safety online.

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We do not specifically market to children under the age of 13 years old.

 

Fair Information Practices:

The Fair Information Practices Principles form the backbone of privacy law in the United States and the concepts they include have played a significant role in the development of data protection laws around the globe. Understanding the Fair Information Practice Principles and how they should be implemented is critical to comply with the various privacy laws that protect personal information.

 

If a breach should occur, in order to be in line with the Fair Information Practices, we will take the following action:

• We will notify you via email (within 7 business days)

• We will notify the users via an in-site notification (within 7 business days)

 

CAN-SPAM Act:

The CAN-SPAM Act is a law that sets the rules for commercial email, establishes requirements for commercial messages, gives recipients the right to have emails stopped from being sent to them, and spells out tough penalties for violations.

 

We collect your email address to:

• Send information, respond to inquiries, and/or other requests or questions.

• Process orders and to send information and updates pertaining to orders.

• Send you additional information related to your product and/or service.

• Market to our mailing list or continue to send emails to our clients after the original transaction has occurred.

 

To be in accordance with CAN-SPAM, we agree to the following:

• Not use false or misleading subjects or email addresses.

• Identify the message as an advertisement in some reasonable way.

• Include the physical address of our business or site headquarters.

• Monitor third-party email marketing services for compliance, if one is used.

• Honor opt-out/unsubscribe requests quickly.

• Allow users to unsubscribe by using the link at the bottom of each email.

 

If you would like to unsubscribe, at any time, from receiving future emails:

Follow the instructions at the bottom of each email, and we will promptly remove you from ALL correspondence. 

 

Your acceptance of these terms:

By using our website(s), you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed.

 

We take your privacy very serious, because you are the reason we do what we do.

 

For any questions regarding these terms, please reach out to us at: hello@mindfulmusings.co