Privacy Policy

At marriageada.org, we value the privacy of our visitors and users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable U.S. federal and state laws, as well as the laws of the European Union.

What information do we collect?

We collect personal information that you provide to us when you register for an account, subscribe to our newsletter, submit a contact form, place an order, or use our services. This may include your name, email address, phone number, billing address, delivery address, and other contact information.

We also collect non-personal information, such as your IP address, browser type, and operating system, when you visit our website. This information is used to improve our website and provide a better user experience.

We use cookies and similar technologies to track your activity on our website. For more details, please see our [Cookie Policy].

How do we use your information?

We use your personal information to:

  • Provide you with our services, including processing and fulfilling orders.
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
  • Send you newsletters, promotional materials, and updates (only with your consent).
  • Improve our website, products, and services.
  • Conduct research and analysis to understand user behavior.
  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on one of the following legal grounds:

  • Your consent (e.g., when you subscribe to our newsletter).
  • Performance of a contract (e.g., fulfilling your orders).
  • Compliance with a legal obligation.
  • Legitimate interests (e.g., improving our services and website).

Your Rights Under GDPR and CCPA

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal requirements.
  • Restriction: Request a restriction on the processing of your personal data.
  • Objection: Object to the processing of your data for specific purposes.
  • Portability: Request the transfer of your data to another service provider in a machine-readable format.

Under the CCPA, California residents have additional rights:

  • Right to Know: Request details about the personal information we collect, use, and share.
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of your personal information.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: Exercise your privacy rights without discrimination.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at https://marriageada.org/contact/

Do we share your information?

We may share your personal information with third-party service providers who help us deliver our services. This includes:

  • Payment processors for secure handling of billing information.
  • Delivery services to ensure timely shipment of orders.
  • Email marketing providers to manage communications.
  • Analytics providers to improve our website and services.

All third-party service providers are required to comply with applicable data protection laws and maintain the confidentiality of your data. If your data is transferred outside the EU/EEA, we ensure that adequate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

We do not sell your personal information. If we decide to do so in the future, we will notify you and provide an opt-out mechanism as required under the CCPA.

How do we protect your information?

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, and misuse. These measures include:

  • Secure servers and encryption technologies.
  • Firewalls and other access control mechanisms.
  • Regular monitoring and updates to our security systems.

However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

Retention of Information

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. For example:

  • Order information is retained for tax and accounting purposes.
  • Emails are retained for as long as you remain subscribed to our newsletter.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and personalize content and ads. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool.

Under the CCPA, California residents can opt out of the sale of their personal information through our [Do Not Sell My Personal Information] page.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that a child has provided us with their personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete the information.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated policy will be posted on our website, and we will notify you by email or other means if the changes are significant.

Contact us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at https://marriageada.org/contact/