Privacy Policy
Last Updated On: 31-Mar-2024
Effective Date: 31-Mar-2024
This Privacy Policy outlines the practices of PERFUMESTARS.COM, located at London, London EC3V 3NG, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, email: editor@perfumestars.com, concerning the collection, use, and disclosure of information gathered from users of our website (https://www.perfumestars.com) (the “Service”). By using the Service, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please do not access or use the Service.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on the Service, and the revised policy will take effect 180 days from the date of posting. We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed.
How We Collect Your Information
We collect information in the following ways:
- Information You Provide: This includes any personal data you provide directly, such as your name, email address, and other details when you register or interact with our website.
- Automatic Collection: We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website. This includes, but is not limited to, your IP address, browser type, and usage information through cookies and similar technologies. For more details, refer to our Cookie Policy.
- Public Sources: In certain cases, we may collect information from publicly available sources.
Types of Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Identifiable Information: Information that identifies you personally, such as your name, email address, contact details, and any other information you provide.
- Usage Data: Information about your interactions with the Service, including IP address, pages visited, time and date of your visit, and other diagnostic data.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To Create User Accounts: To facilitate account creation and ensure the security of your information.
- To Provide Support: To respond to your inquiries, address your concerns, and provide customer support.
- To Improve Our Services: To analyze usage patterns, improve functionality, and enhance user experience on the Service.
- To Conduct Marketing Activities: With your consent, we may use your information to send you promotional materials and tailored advertisements.
We will seek your consent if we intend to use your information for any other purposes. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us as outlined below.
Legal Basis for Processing Your Information
Depending on your location, we may process your personal information based on:
- Consent: Where you have provided your explicit consent.
- Contractual Necessity: Where processing is required to fulfill our contract with you.
- Legitimate Interests: Where we process data based on legitimate interests, provided these interests do not override your privacy rights.
How We Share Your Information
We may share your information with the following third parties:
- Ad Service Providers: For targeted advertising purposes.
- Analytics Providers: To analyze and understand how our Service is used. This may include tools like Google Analytics, which helps us understand user behavior on our website.
We require that any third party with which we share personal data only use it for the purposes for which it was provided and that they protect the confidentiality and security of the information. We may also share your information to comply with legal obligations, enforce agreements, or protect our rights.
If PERFUMESTARS.COM undergoes a merger or acquisition, your personal data may be transferred as part of that transaction, and you will be notified accordingly.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to, and processed in, countries outside your own. Where this occurs, we will implement adequate safeguards to protect your data, such as standard contractual clauses approved by relevant authorities.
Your Rights
Depending on applicable laws, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access and Correction: You may request access to your personal data and, if necessary, ask for corrections.
- Deletion: You have the right to request that we delete your data under certain conditions.
- Data Portability: You may ask us to transfer your information to another service provider.
- Objection and Restriction: You have the right to object to our data processing activities or request restrictions on processing.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at editor@perfumestars.com. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.
You may also opt out of direct marketing by contacting us at editor@perfumestars.com.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
For details about how we use cookies and tracking technologies, please refer to our Cookie Policy. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may impact certain functionalities of the Service.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. If retention is no longer necessary, we will securely delete or anonymize the data.
Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
Grievance / Data Protection Officer
If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding the processing of your information, you can contact our Grievance Officer by email at editor@perfumestars.com. We will address your concerns in accordance with applicable law.
This policy is effective as of the date noted above. By continuing to use the Service, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described.