Please note that this Privacy Policy will shortly be updated to comply with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).
This Privacy Policy sets out my commitment to protecting the privacy of your personal information that I collect through this website, www.candacemaree.com (Site) or directly from you.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully and contact me if you have any questions.
You providing me with personal information indicates that you have had sufficient opportunity to access this Privacy Policy and that you have read and accepted it. If you do not wish to provide personal information to me, then you do not have to do so, however it may affect your use of this Site or any products and services offered on it.
- Type of personal information collected
Personal Information: When registering on my Site as appropriate, you may be asked to enter your name, email address or other details to help you with your experience.
If I receive your personal information from third parties, I will protect it as set out in this Privacy Policy.
I also use ‘cookies’ which are small files that my Site or its service provider transfers to your computer’s hard drive through your web browser (if you so allow), that enables my Site or service provider’s systems to recognize your browser, capture and remember specific information. Cookies are also used to help me understand your preferences based on previous or current Site activity, which enables me to provide you with improved services. I also use cookies to help me compile aggregate data about Site traffic and Site interaction so that I can offer better Site experiences and tools in the future.
You may choose to have your computer warn you each time a cookie is being sent, or you may choose to disable all cookies. You may also choose to visit my Site anonymously.
- Collection and use of personal information
I collect and use the personal information for purposes including to contact and communicate with you, for internal record keeping, for marketing and for prompt transaction processing. I collect information from you when you register on my Site, place an order, subscribe to a newsletter, respond to a survey, fill out a form or enter any other information on my Site.
- Disclosure of personal information
I may disclose personal information for purposes including to provide my products and services to you, and as required by law. Where I disclose your personal information to third parties for these purposes, I will request that the third party follow this Privacy Policy regarding handling of your personal information.
I do not otherwise sell, trade, or transfer to outside parties your personally identifiable information.
- Third party links
Occasionally at my discretion, I may include or offer third party products or services on my Site. These third-party Sites have separate and independent privacy policies. I therefore have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked Sites. Nonetheless, I seek to protect the integrity of my Site and welcome any feedback.
- Access to and correction of personal information
Access: You may request details of personal information that I hold about you, in certain circumstances set out in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). An administrative fee may be payable for the provision of information. I may refuse to provide you with information that I hold about you, in certain circumstances set out in the Privacy Act.
Correction: If you believe that any information I hold on you is inaccurate, out of date, incomplete, irrelevant or misleading, please contact me by email. I rely in part upon customers advising me when their personal information changes. I will respond to any request within a reasonable time. I will endeavour to promptly correct any information found to be inaccurate, incomplete or out of date.
- Complaints about breach
If you believe that I have breached the Australian Privacy Principles and wish to make a complaint about that breach, please contact me on the email address below.
- Fair Information Practices – USA
The Fair Information Practices Principle forms the backbone of privacy law in the United States, and the concepts included have played a significant role in the development of data protection laws around the globe. Understanding the Fair Information Practices Principles and how these should be implemented is critical in complying with the various privacy laws that protect personal information.
In order to comply with Fair Information Practices, I will take the following responsive action, should a data breach occur:
- I will notify users via email within 7 business days.
- I will notify users via Site/s notification within 7 business days.
I also agree to the individual redress principle, which requires that individuals have a right to pursue legally enforceable rights against data collectors and processors who fail to adhere to the law. This principle requires not only that individuals have enforceable rights against data users, but also that individuals have recourse to courts or government agencies to investigate and/or prosecute non-compliance by data processors.
- The CAN SPAM Act 2003 (USA) and The SPAM Act 2003 (Australia)
The CAN-SPAM Act 2003 (USA) is a law that sets the rules for commercial email, establishes requirements for commercial messages, gives recipients the right to have emails cease being sent to them, and details penalties for violations.
The Spam Act 2003 (Australia) prohibits the sending of unsolicited commercial electronic messages – known as spam – with an Australian link.
I collect your email address in order to:
- Send information, respond to inquiries, and/or other requests or questions
- Process orders and to send information and updates pertaining to orders
- I may also send you additional information related to your product and/or service
- Market to my mailing list or continue to send emails to my clients after the original transaction has occurred
To comply with CAN SPAM I agree to the following:
- To not use false or misleading subjects or email addresses
- To identify the message as an advertisement in a reasonable way
- To include the physical address of my business or site headquarters
- To monitor third party email marketing services for compliance, if one is used
- To honour opt-out/unsubscribe requests promptly
- To allow users to unsubscribe by using a link at the bottom of each email or by emailing my dedicated support email address
- Unsubscribe
To unsubscribe from my email database, or opt out of communications, please contact me at: hello@candacemaree.com
- Storage and Security
I am committed to ensuring that the information you provide is secure.
For any questions or notice, please contact me at: hello@candacemaree.com