Privacy Policy for Joy Is Waiting
Effective Date: 8-15-2024
Welcome to Joy Is Waiting! We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [joyiswaiting.com] (the “Site”) and use our services. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information: When you visit our Site, make a purchase, or interact with us, we may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, and shipping address.
Non-Personal Information: We also collect non-personal information automatically when you visit our Site. This includes information about your device, browser, IP address, and usage patterns.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To Process Transactions: To fulfill your orders and manage your purchases.
- To Improve Our Services: To understand how our Site is used and to enhance your experience.
- To Communicate with You: To send you updates, newsletters, and promotional information related to our products and services.
- For Analytics: To analyze usage trends and improve the functionality of our Site using tools like Google Site Kit and Hostinger analytics.
3. Affiliate Tracking
Our Site uses affiliate links, including those from Bookshop.org. When you click on these affiliate links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission. This process involves tracking cookies that record your activity. We do not have access to the personal information collected by these third-party services.
4. Third-Party Services
We use third-party services to assist us in analyzing and improving our Site and services. These include:
- Google Site Kit: For website analytics and reporting.
- Hostinger Analytics: For monitoring site performance and user behavior.
These third-party services may collect and store information about your interactions with our Site. We do not control these third parties’ privacy practices, so please review their privacy policies for more information.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no security system is impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze Site usage. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and track your activity. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access and Correct Your Information: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you and ask us to correct any inaccuracies.
- Opt-Out of Marketing Communications: You can opt-out of receiving marketing emails by following the unsubscribe link in those emails.
- Delete Your Data: You can request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our Site. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Joy Is Waiting
Email: joy@joyiswaiting.com