Last Updated: 28.10.2024

1. Introduction

Gentle Echoes is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website www.gentleechoesdecor.com.

By accessing or using our Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not access the Website.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Name

• Email Address

We collect personal information when you voluntarily provide it to us, such as when you subscribe to our newsletter via MailerLite or contact us via email.

Usage Data

We may also collect information that your browser sends whenever you visit our Website ("Usage Data"). This may include information such as:

• Your computer's Internet Protocol address (IP address)

• Browser type and version

• The pages of our Website that you visit

• The time and date of your visit

• The time spent on those pages

• Other diagnostic data

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our Website and hold certain information.

• Cookies: Small data files stored on your device.

• Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Session Cookies: To operate our Website.

  • Preference Cookies: To remember your preferences.

  • Security Cookies: For security purposes.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

4. Use of Generative AI in Data Processing

We may use artificial intelligence technologies to analyze data and improve our services. This may include:

• Content Generation: Creating blog posts, articles, or other content.

• Data Analysis: Understanding user behavior to enhance user experience.

All AI processing is conducted in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

5. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data for various purposes:

• To provide and maintain our Website.

• To send you newsletters and promotional materials (if you have opted in).

• To notify you about changes to our Website or services.

• To monitor the usage of our Website.

• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues.

6. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data (EU Users)

If you are from the European Economic Area (EEA), Gentle Echoes' legal basis for collecting and using personal information depends on the personal data we collect and the context in which we collect it:

• Consent: You have given us permission to do so.

• Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, and your rights do not override these.

• Compliance with Law: To comply with legal obligations.

7. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy and to comply with our legal obligations.

8. Disclosure of Data

Third-Party Service Providers

We may employ third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our Website or to perform Website-related services (e.g., MailerLite for email newsletters). These third parties have access to your personal data only to perform these tasks on our behalf.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your personal data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

9. Security of Data

The security of your data is important to us. We strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal data but cannot guarantee its absolute security.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information, including personal data, may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ.

If you are located outside of the hosting country and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data to the hosting country and process it there.

11. Your Data Protection Rights (EEA Users)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area, you have certain data protection rights:

• Access: The right to access and obtain a copy of your personal data.

• Rectification: The right to rectify inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

• Erasure: The right to request the deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.

• Restrict Processing: The right to request the restriction of processing your personal data.

• Data Portability: The right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.

• Object: The right to object to our processing of your personal data.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at echoesgentle@gmail.com.

12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to:

• Know: Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal data we have collected.

• Delete: Request the deletion of personal data we have collected.

• Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of personal data (Note: We do not sell personal data).

• Non-Discrimination: Not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising CCPA rights.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at echoesgentle@gmail.com.

13. Opt-Out of Marketing Communications

You may opt-out of receiving marketing emails from us by following the unsubscribe link in the emails or by contacting us at echoesgentle@gmail.com.

14. Children's Privacy

Our Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.

15. External Links

Our Website may contain links to other sites that are not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content or privacy practices of any third-party sites.

16. 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 "Last Updated" date.

17. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: echoesgentle@gmail.com