At Dorothy Miles, your privacy is our top priority. We are dedicated to protecting your personal information and maintaining your trust. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. By using our site, you consent to the practices described in this policy. Please read it carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data.
1. Information We Collect
We collect both personal and non-personal information to provide a better experience for our users.
a. Personal Information:
When you interact with our website, we may collect personal information, such as:
- Your name, email address, phone number, and postal address when you fill out forms or subscribe to our newsletters.
- Payment information if you make a purchase or donation.
b. Non-Personal Information:
We may automatically collect data such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and browsing behavior on our site. This helps us understand user preferences and improve our services.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for purposes that align with your interests and our legitimate business needs, including:
- To personalize your experience on our website.
- To communicate with you, including responding to inquiries or sending updates.
- To process payments securely.
- To improve our website’s functionality and content based on user behavior.
- To comply with legal obligations or prevent fraudulent activities.
3. Sharing Your Information
We respect your privacy and only share your information in specific circumstances:
- With service providers: Trusted third parties that assist in website operations, payment processing, or analytics may access your information, but they are bound by confidentiality agreements.
- For legal reasons: If required by law or to protect the rights, safety, or property of Dorothy Miles, its users, or others.
- With your consent: We will always seek your explicit permission before sharing your information for non-essential purposes.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website performance.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognize you during future visits and provide a tailored experience.
Types of cookies we use:
- Essential cookies: Necessary for website functionality.
- Performance cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
- Marketing cookies: Used for personalized advertising (only if you consent).
You can adjust your browser settings to manage or disable cookies. However, this may affect the functionality of certain features on our site.
5. Data Security
We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website uses SSL encryption to ensure secure data transmission. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.
6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights concerning your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal or contractual obligations.
- Opt-out: Withdraw consent for certain data uses, such as marketing communications.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these sites before providing them with any personal information.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:
- Email: pastlife22@gmail.com
Your trust is our priority, and we are committed to safeguarding your personal information while ensuring a transparent and ethical approach to data management.