Privacy Policy - Gardeners Swiss Cottage

At Gardeners Swiss Cottage, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you interact with our services.

Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services:

Personal Information: Includes your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
Non-Personal Information: Includes browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior on our website.
Usage Data: Information about how you use our services, such as pages visited and links clicked.

How We Collect Information

We gather information through various methods:

When you register for an account or subscribe to our newsletter.
Through forms you fill out on our website.
Automatically through cookies and similar technologies.

Use of Information

Your information is used to:

Provide and maintain our services.
Improve and personalize your experience.
Communicate with you about updates, promotions, and news.
Process transactions and manage orders.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on the following legal grounds:

Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your personal data.
Performance of a Contract: Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you.
Legal Obligation: We need to process your data to comply with the law.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with third parties under certain circumstances:

Service Providers: To perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing and data analysis.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights.

Third-Party Services

We utilize third-party services that may collect information independent of us. These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

Data Security

We implement various security measures to protect your data, including:

Encryption of sensitive information.
Regular security assessments.
Access controls to limit data access to authorized personnel.

Despite our efforts, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Your Rights

You have certain rights regarding your personal data:

Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Correction: You can request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data.
Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information under certain conditions.
Restriction: You can request the restriction of processing your data.
Data Portability: You can request the transfer of your data to another service.

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through the designated channels provided within our services.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience:

Essential Cookies: Necessary for the operation of our website.
Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
Functional Cookies: Enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements.

Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our services.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us to remove such information.

Parental Consent

If you believe that a child under 13 has provided personal information to us, please contact us so we can take appropriate measures.

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 revision date.

Notification of Changes

We will notify you of any significant changes to this Privacy Policy through our services or direct communication.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside your country of residence. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.

Compliance with Laws

We adhere to international data protection regulations to safeguard your information during transfers.

Third-Party Links

Our services may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.

External Privacy Policies

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Consent

By using our services, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Withdrawing Consent

You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions.

Contact Us

For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out through the appropriate channels provided within our services.