Privacy Policy

At Self Care Untamed, we are deeply committed to safeguarding the privacy and security of our users. We understand the importance of protecting your personal information, and we strive to uphold the highest standards of data privacy and security. This Privacy Policy is designed to transparently outline how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, www.selfcareuntamed.com, and use our services.

By accessing or using our website, you signify your agreement to the terms set forth in this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to carefully review this Privacy Policy to understand how we handle your personal information and the measures we take to ensure its protection.

1. Information Collection:

We may gather various types of information to enhance your experience and provide better services on Self Care Untamed. This includes:

Personal Information

Personal information is any data that can be used to identify you directly. You provide some of this information voluntarily when you contact us or use our services. Examples of personal information we may collect include:

●  Contact Information: Your name, email address, phone number, and any other details you provide when contacting us or using our services.

●  Email Addresses for Mailing List: When you sign up for our newsletter or mailing list, we collect your email address to send you updates, news, and promotional content related to Self Care Untamed. You may opt out of receiving these emails at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in each email or by contacting us directly.

●  Survey Responses and Reviews: Feedback you provide through surveys, reviews, or other forms of communication on our website.

●  User-Generated Content: Photos, videos, comments, or any other content you submit to our website.

Non-Personal Information

Non-personal information cannot be used to identify you directly and is often collected automatically to improve your browsing experience and understand website usage patterns. Examples of non-personal information we may collect include:

●  Device Information: Details such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and device model.

●  Usage Data: Information about the pages you visit, the time spent on our website, your browsing history within our site, and clicks on links and buttons.

●  Cookies and Similar Tracking Technologies: Data collected through cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to analyze website traffic and user behavior.

By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Utilization of Collected Information:

The information we collect is used for a variety of purposes, all aimed at providing you with a smooth and enjoyable experience while ensuring the security and functionality of our website. Here's a breakdown of the key uses:

●  To Provide and Manage Our Services: We use your information to respond to your inquiries, and deliver the services you request. This includes any interactions you have with us through our website or other communication channels.

●  To Improve Our Services and Website: We analyze usage patterns and feedback to enhance the functionality and user experience of our website. This helps us make informed decisions about improvements and new features.

●  To Communicate with You: We use your contact information, including email addresses collected for our mailing list, to send you updates, notifications, and promotional materials about Self Care Untamed.

●  To Conduct Research and Analysis: We may use aggregated data to conduct research and analysis, which helps us understand trends, improve our services, and develop new offerings.

●  To Ensure Security and Prevent Fraud: Your information helps us monitor and enhance the security of our site and services, detect and prevent fraudulent activities, and enforce our terms of service.

●  To Comply with Legal Obligations: We may use your information to comply with legal requirements, respond to legal requests, and protect our rights, interests, and safety.

●  To Provide Customer Support: We use your information to respond to your questions, provide assistance, and resolve any issues you may encounter with our services.

●  To Personalize Your Experience: We may tailor our services and communications to better align with your preferences and needs based on the information you provide.

●  To Conduct Business Operations: We use information for administrative purposes such as auditing, data analysis, and business planning to ensure efficient operation of our business.

By using our website, you consent to the use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Data Sharing and Disclosure:

We may share your information with the following parties and for the following purposes:

●  Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as email service providers, web hosting service providers, and customer support providers. These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only for the purposes of providing their services and to maintain its confidentiality and security.

●  Affiliates: We may share your information with our affiliated companies or subsidiaries for business purposes, including to help us provide and improve our services related to self-care, mental health, chronic illness, travel, and freelancing.

●  Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you if your information is subject to different privacy practices as a result of such changes.

●  Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to legal requests, such as a subpoena, court order, or other legal process. We may also disclose your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal obligations, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our company, our users, or others.

●  Professional Advisors: We may disclose information to our professional advisors, including lawyers, accountants, and auditors, to obtain legal or financial advice or to comply with legal obligations.

●  Business Partners: We may share your information with business partners for purposes related to providing services or conducting joint business activities, such as co-branded offers or promotional events that may relate to self-care, mental health, chronic illness, travel, and freelancing.

●  Aggregated Data: We may share aggregated, anonymized data with third parties for analytical purposes, research, or marketing. This data does not identify you personally and is used to understand trends and improve our services.

1. Data Retention:

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, as outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by applicable laws and regulations. The retention period may vary depending on the nature of the information and the purpose for which it was collected.

The criteria used to determine the retention period for your personal information include:

●  Purpose of Processing: We retain information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. This includes maintaining your information to ensure continued delivery of content related to self-care, mental health, chronic illness, travel, and freelancing.

●  Legal Obligations: We may need to retain certain information to comply with legal obligations, such as tax or financial regulations, or to respond to legal claims or disputes. This ensures that we meet our legal responsibilities and maintain compliance with applicable laws.

●  Business Needs: We may retain information for business purposes, such as improving our services, conducting research, or for administrative purposes. This helps us enhance user experience and operational efficiency.

When your personal information is no longer required for the purposes for which it was collected, or when the retention period has expired, we will securely dispose of or anonymize the information in a manner that ensures it cannot be reconstructed or retrieved. This may include:

●  Physical Disposal: Shredding or otherwise securely disposing of physical documents containing personal information.

●  Electronic Disposal: Deleting or otherwise securely removing electronic records from our systems and backups, ensuring that they are no longer accessible or recoverable.

1. Security Measures:

We implement reasonable and appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

●  Physical Security: We ensure secure access to our facilities and restrict access to physical records containing personal information. This includes maintaining secure environments for storing documents and data.

●  Technical Security: We use encryption, firewalls, and secure server technologies to protect electronic data during transmission and storage. These technical safeguards help prevent unauthorized access to your information and ensure secure data management.

●  Administrative Security: Access to personal information is restricted to employees, contractors, and service providers who need it to perform their job duties. These individuals are bound by confidentiality agreements and are trained in data protection practices.

We regularly review and update our data protection practices to ensure they are effective and in line with current industry standards and legal requirements. This includes conducting risk assessments and implementing necessary changes to address any identified vulnerabilities.

However, it's important to acknowledge that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely foolproof. While we take significant steps to safeguard your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

By using our website, you acknowledge and accept the inherent risks associated with data transmission and storage, and you understand that while we strive to protect your personal information, complete security cannot be guaranteed.

1. Children's Privacy:

We prioritize the safety and privacy of children online. Our website and its content are not designed for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

However, if you are a parent or guardian and believe your child may have inadvertently provided us with personal information, please contact us at selfcareuntamed@gmail.com. We take such matters very seriously and will promptly investigate any claims.

If we discover that we have unintentionally collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take immediate steps to delete that information from our systems.

We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and secure environment for all users.

1. State-Specific Privacy Disclosure:

This additional state-specific privacy disclosure page ("Disclosure") supplements the Self Care Untamed Privacy Policy. The Privacy Policy describes the personal information we collect, the sources from which we collect it, the purposes for which we use it, the limited circumstances under which we share personal information, and with whom we share it. This Disclosure is required by the following laws:

●  California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

●  Colorado Privacy Act (CPA)

●  Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA)

●  Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA)

●  Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)

This Disclosure also serves as a Notice at Collection under the California Consumer Privacy Rights Act.

Categories of Personal Information Collected

The personal information that Self Care Untamed collects, or has collected from consumers in the twelve months prior to the effective date of this Disclosure, falls into the following categories established by the California Privacy Rights Act:

●  Identifiers: Your name, email address, and IP address.

●  Personal Information: Any information you voluntarily provide, including feedback or comments.

●  Commercial Information: Information related to your interactions with our website, such as content views and engagement.

●  Internet or Other Electronic Network Activity Information: Including your interactions with our website and browsing activities.

●  Geolocation Data: The location of your device or computer when using our website, if permitted by your device settings.

●  Audio or Visual Information: Voice recordings or video captures if you interact with us via phone or video communication.

●  Inference Data: Information about your preferences and interests based on your interactions with our content.

Categories of Personal Information Disclosed for a Business Purpose

The personal information that Self Care Untamed has disclosed to third parties for a business purpose in the twelve months prior to the effective date of this Disclosure includes the categories listed above. This disclosure is in line with the "Data Sharing and Disclosure" section of our Privacy Policy.

Advertising

As explained in our Privacy Policy, Self Care Untamed may share limited information to ensure you receive relevant advertisements related to our content and to measure the effectiveness of such ads.

Your Data Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain data rights under these state privacy laws, including:

●  The right to request information about the collection of your personal information by Self Care Untamed.

●  The right to access your personal information in a portable format.

●  The right to correct or delete your personal information.

For more details on your specific rights, please refer to the relevant state privacy law:

●  California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

●  Colorado Privacy Act (CPA)

●  Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA)

●  Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA)

●  Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)

No Sale of Personal Information

In the twelve months prior to the effective date of this Disclosure, Self Care Untamed has not sold any personal information of consumers, as those terms are defined under the California Privacy Rights Act.

Sensitive Personal Information Disclosure

Self Care Untamed does not use or disclose sensitive personal information for any purpose not expressly permitted by the California Privacy Rights Act.

Retention Disclosure

We retain your personal information to facilitate your use of Self Care Untamed’s content, for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in the Privacy Policy, as permitted or required by law, or as otherwise communicated to you.

Non-discrimination Statement

Self Care Untamed will not discriminate against any consumer for exercising their rights under applicable state privacy laws.

De-identified Data Disclosure

Self Care Untamed may use de-identified data for various purposes, maintaining such data without attempting to re-identify it or treating it as personal data subject to applicable law.

Profiling Disclosure

Self Care Untamed does not engage in profiling of consumers that results in automated decisions producing legal or similarly significant effects, as defined under the Colorado Privacy Act.

1. GDPR Compliance for UK Residents

If you are a resident of the United Kingdom, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) provides you with certain rights regarding your personal data. Self Care Untamed is committed to ensuring that we handle your personal information in accordance with the GDPR. This section outlines how we comply with the GDPR and your rights under the regulation.

Data Controller

For the purposes of the GDPR, Self Care Untamed is the data controller responsible for the processing of your personal information.

Data Collection and Processing

We collect and process your personal information to provide you with content and to improve your experience on our website. The types of personal information we collect and the purposes for which we use it are described in our Privacy Policy.

Legal Basis for Processing

Under the GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases to process your personal information:

●  Consent: We may process your data based on your consent when you subscribe to our mailing list or provide feedback.

●  Legitimate Interests: We process your information to improve our content and services, based on our legitimate interests in understanding user engagement and preferences.

Your Rights

As a UK resident, you have the following rights under the GDPR:

●  Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

●  Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal information.

●  Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal information under certain conditions.

●  Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.

●  Right to Data Portability: You can request that we transfer your personal information to another organization, where feasible.

●  Right to Object: You can object to our processing of your personal information based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@selfcareuntamed.com.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in our Privacy Policy, or as required by law. When your personal information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Data Transfers

If we transfer your personal information outside of the European Economic Area (EEA), we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data, in accordance with GDPR requirements.

Complaints

If you believe that we have not handled your personal information in compliance with the GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK’s supervisory authority for data protection.

1. Updates to Privacy Policy:

We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically. The updated version shall become effective upon posting on our website. We encourage you to periodically review this policy for any modifications.

1. Contact Us:

For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, kindly reach out to us at:

selfcareuntamed@gmail.com