Privacy Policy for CompactCharm
Effective Date: March 1, 2025
Introduction
CompactCharm (“we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, compactcharm.com (the “Site”). By accessing or using the Site, you consent to the practices described herein. If you do not agree, please refrain from using the Site.
1. Operator Information
CompactCharm is operated by an individual based in Orange County, California. For inquiries, please contact us.
2. Information We Collect
We collect only the information necessary to enhance your experience on the Site:
- Information You Provide: This may include your name, email address, or other details you voluntarily submit through comments, newsletter subscriptions, or contact forms.
- Automatically Collected Information: When you visit, we may gather data such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing activity through cookies or similar technologies for analytical purposes.
- Children’s Privacy: The Site is not intended for individuals under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
3. Use of Information
We utilize your information for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries or comments.
- To deliver newsletters or updates, if you opt in (with an option to unsubscribe at any time).
- To analyze Site usage and improve content through aggregated data.
- To comply with legal obligations or protect the Site’s integrity.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We employ cookies and similar tools to enhance functionality:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Site’s operation.
- Analytical Cookies: Used to assess Site performance and visitor preferences (e.g., via third-party analytics providers).
You may disable non-essential cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect your experience.
5. Disclosure of Information
We do not sell your personal information. Disclosure is limited to:
- Service Providers: Entities such as email or hosting services that assist in operating the Site, bound by confidentiality obligations.
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process (e.g., a court order).
No other third parties receive your data unless explicitly stated.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your state of residence, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request details about the personal information we hold.
- Deletion: Request removal of your data.
- Correction: Request updates to inaccurate information.
- Opt-Out: Decline any potential “sale” of your data (as defined by certain state laws, though we do not sell data).
To exercise these rights, contact us. We will respond within 45 days, or sooner if required by applicable law (e.g., California’s CCPA).
7. Data Security
We implement industry-standard measures, such as SSL encryption and secure access controls, to protect your information. However, no online transmission or storage method is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
8. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties.
9. Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined herein, such as fulfilling your requests or maintaining analytics, unless a longer period is required by law. Thereafter, it is securely deleted.
10. California Residents
Under California’s “Shine the Light” law, residents may request an annual disclosure of any personal information shared with third parties for direct marketing purposes. We do not engage in such sharing, but you may contact us at [insert email] to confirm.
11. Policy Updates
We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be reflected with an updated effective date above. Significant modifications will be communicated to users with contact information on file, where feasible.