Effective Date: 8/13/24
At Native Island Soap, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard the data you provide when you visit our website, https://nativeislandsoap.com/ (the “Site”).
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide better services to our customers. This information includes:
- Personal Information: When you make a purchase or sign up for our newsletter, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, shipping address, and payment information.
- Non-Personal Information: We also collect non-personal information through cookies and similar technologies. This includes data like your IP address, browser type, and browsing behavior on our Site.
2. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used for the following purposes:
- Order Processing: To process and fulfill your orders, including sending you emails to confirm your order status.
- Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer service.
- Marketing: To send you promotional materials and updates if you have opted to receive them. You can opt out of these communications at any time.
- Site Improvement: To analyze usage trends and improve our website’s content and user experience.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties except in the following cases:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information when required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
4. Data Security
We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Cookies
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 systems to recognize your browser and capture certain information.
- Types of Cookies We Use: We use both session cookies (which expire once you close your web browser) and persistent cookies (which stay on your device until you delete them).
- Managing Cookies: 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 through your browser settings.
6. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received personal information from a child under 13, we will delete such information from our records.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.