PRIVACY POLICY
At Canary Culture, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect the information you provide to us when using our website.
Information Collection
To enhance your shopping experience at Canary Culture, we gather information from our customers. Here's the kind of information we collect:
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Information You Provide: Any data you input on our website or provide to us through other means is received and stored by us. You have the option to withhold certain details. We utilize this information to respond to your inquiries, tailor future shopping experiences, enhance our services, and stay in touch with you.
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Automatic Information: Whenever you engage with us, we receive and store specific types of data. For instance, similar to many websites, we use "cookies," and we gather certain information when your web browser accesses Canary Culture or views advertisements and other content associated with Canary Culture on different websites.
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Communications via Email: In our efforts to improve the value and engagement of our emails, we may receive a notification when you open emails from Canary Culture, provided your computer allows it. If you prefer not to receive emails or other correspondence from us, please unsubscribe from our mailing list. You can easily do so by clicking the unsubscribe link included in every email we send.
Cookies
Cookies are alphanumeric identifiers that we send to your computer's hard drive via your web browser to enable our systems to recognize your browser and provide features such as recommendations and storage of items in your Shopping Cart between visits.
We use both essential and non-essential cookies on our website. Essential cookies are necessary for the functioning of the website and cannot be disabled. Non-essential cookies, including those used for analytics, advertising, and social media integration, require your consent before being placed on your device.
Upon your first visit to our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or decline the use of non-essential cookies. You can also manage your cookie preferences at any time through the cookie settings located in the footer of our website.
Lawful Basis for Processing
We process personal data based on the following lawful bases: consent, contractual necessity, and legitimate interests. When required by law, we may also process personal data to fulfill legal obligations or protect vital interests.
Data Subject Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to access, rectify, and erase your personal data held by us. You also have the right to restrict processing, data portability, object to processing, and not be subject to automated decision-making.
Data Sharing
Customer information is vital to our operations, and we do not engage in selling it to external parties. Any sharing of customer information is carried out in compliance with this Privacy Notice or practices that ensure an equivalent level of protection as outlined herein.
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Third-Party Service Providers: We enlist the services of other companies and individuals to assist in various functions such as order fulfillment, package delivery, email correspondence, data analysis, marketing support, search result provision, credit card processing, and customer service. While they have access to personal information necessary for their tasks, they are prohibited from using it for other purposes.
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Protection of Canary Culture and Others: Account and other personal information may be disclosed when deemed necessary to comply with the law, enforce our Terms of Use, protect the rights, property, or safety of Canary Culture, our users, or others. This may involve sharing information with other companies and organizations for fraud prevention and credit risk reduction. However, it does not include the sale, rental, sharing, or disclosure of personally identifiable information for commercial purposes contrary to the commitments outlined in this Privacy Notice.
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With Your Consent: Except as detailed above, you will be notified if your information is to be shared with third parties, giving you the option to decline sharing.
Data Security
We utilize Wix's secure protocols to safeguard data during transmission (when it moves over the internet, like in email communication). These protocols, including HTTPS, TLS 1.2 and above, and SSL, ensure secure data transport. Additionally, data at rest (stored data) is encrypted using AES-256, an advanced encryption system.
To verify the website's security, each Wix site is equipped with a security certificate. You can identify it by the lock symbol located to the left of the website address in your internet browser's top bar.
Data Breach Notification
In the event of a data breach involving personal data, we will promptly assess the breach, take necessary measures to mitigate its impact, and notify the relevant supervisory authority and affected individuals in accordance with GDPR requirements.
Data Retention Periods
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Once personal data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized in accordance with our data retention policy.
Compliance Monitoring and Review
We regularly review and update our privacy policy to ensure compliance with GDPR and other relevant data protection laws. Any updates to the privacy policy will be communicated to users through our website or other appropriate channels.
Third-Party Advertisers and Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain third-party advertisements and links to other websites. However, we do not share any personally identifiable customer information with these advertisers or third-party websites.
Regarding Your Choices
You have the option to withhold information, although it may be necessary for certain purchases or to utilize specific features on Canary Culture. You can manage and update your information in the My Account section. When you make updates, we typically retain a copy of the previous version for our records. If you prefer not to receive emails or other correspondence from us, please contact us via email. (Note: If you opt out of receiving legal notices such as the Privacy Policy or Terms of Use, they will still apply to your use of Canary Culture, and it's your responsibility to review them for any updates.)
Regarding Children's Use of Canary Culture
Canary Culture does not cater to children as our products are intended for purchase by adults. If you are under 18, you must use Canary Culture with parental or guardian supervision.
Conditions of Use, Notices, and Revisions
Your visit to Canary Culture and any privacy-related disputes are governed by this Notice and our Terms of Use, which include provisions on damages, dispute resolution, and adherence to Florida state law. If you have privacy concerns, please contact us with details, and we will address them promptly. Our business evolves continuously, and so do our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use. We may send periodic reminders of these policies unless specified otherwise, our current Privacy Policy applies to all your account information. We prioritize maintaining the integrity of our policies and practices and won't significantly alter them to compromise customer data collected in the past without affected customers' consent.