Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 18/12/24

FragranceJournal.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website, subscribe to our emails, or interact with our services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

  1. Personal Data You Provide:
    • Name, email address, and any other details you provide via forms (e.g., newsletter sign-ups, contact forms).
    • Information submitted when leaving comments on blog posts.
  2. Automatically Collected Data:
    • IP address, browser type, operating system, device type, and browsing behavior (via cookies and analytics tools).
  3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
    • We use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyze website traffic, and serve personalized ads.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain the website’s functionality.
  • To send newsletters, updates, or promotional content (only with your consent).
  • To analyze website performance and improve user experience.
  • To comply with legal obligations or enforce our terms of service.

3. Legal Bases for Data Processing (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your data under the following lawful bases:

  • Consent: When you explicitly agree (e.g., opt-in forms).
  • Contractual Necessity: To provide requested services.
  • Legitimate Interests: For website security, fraud prevention, and performance analysis.

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your data with:

  • Service Providers: Trusted third parties for hosting, analytics (e.g., Google Analytics), or email marketing services.
  • Compliance Obligations: Government entities if required by law.
  • Third-Party Affiliates: For tracking purchases made through affiliate links.

We do not sell your personal information.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you have the following rights:

  • GDPR (EU):
    • Right to access, rectify, or delete your personal data.
    • Right to restrict or object to data processing.
    • Right to data portability.
  • CCPA (California):
    • Right to know what data we collect and how we use it.
    • Right to request deletion of your data.
    • Right to opt out of data sales (we don’t sell personal data).

To exercise your rights, contact us.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies for:

  • Essential website functionality.
  • Analytics to understand user behavior (e.g., via Google Analytics).

Managing Cookies: You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined or as required by law.

8. International Data Transfers

If you access our website from outside the United States, your data may be transferred to and processed in a country that may not have equivalent privacy protections. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

9. Data Security

We implement industry-standard measures (e.g., encryption, firewalls) to protect your data but cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.

11. Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries, please contact us

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