Who we are
Casa Of Chic (“Company,” “I,” “we,” or “us”) is dedicated to respecting the privacy of your personal information. This privacy policy describes the information collected from you on CasaOfChic.com (the “Website”) and how it is used. The term “you” refers to anyone who uses, visits, and/or views the Website.
By visiting and using the Website, you accept and agree to be bound by this privacy policy. Your continued use of the Website after the posting of any changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes and updates. You must not access or use the Website if you do not wish to be bound by this Privacy Policy.
Children’s Privacy
We respect the privacy of children. A “child” refers to an individual under the age of 13. All content on this Website is intended for individuals over the age of 18. Children under the age of 13 are prohibited from using this Website. We do not knowingly collect, use, or disclose personal information from children under the age of 13 without prior parental or guardian consent. If you believe personal information has been collected from someone under the age of 13 without parental or guardian consent, please contact us to have that information deleted.
What Information We Collect And How It Is Used
When you access the Website, you may provide certain personally identifiable information, including but not limited to your name, email address, phone number, address, and any other information you choose to provide.
This information is collected when you:
- Leave comments
- Contact us
- Fill out forms or provide feedback
Your personal information is used to:
- Personalize your experience
- Improve the Website to better serve you
- Tailor advertisements
- Follow up with you through correspondence (email, etc.)
Additionally, like other websites, this Website automatically collects certain information about you through Log Data and Google Analytics. This includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages you visit. This information is used to analyze user behavior and improve our services.
We may also automatically collect certain information through Log Data and tools like Google Analytics. This includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages you visit. Such information helps us understand user behavior and preferences, enabling us to improve the functionality and performance of the Website.
Comments
When you leave a comment on our site, we collect the information you provide, including your name, email address, and comment text. We also collect your IP address and browser user agent string to help detect and prevent spam.
An anonymized string created from your email address (called a hash) may be sent to the Gravatar service to see if you have an account. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture (if available) will be displayed publicly alongside your comment.
Your Rights
If you have left comments or uploaded media, you have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data associated with those comments or media.
Media
If you upload images to the website, please avoid including images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from these images.
By submitting media, you grant us the right to use and display your content on our site. Any information you share may become public.
Use Of Web Beacons and Pixels
In conjunction with cookies, we may use web beacons or pixel tags to collect information about your use of our Website. This information helps us analyze customer behavior and improve our services. Third-party advertisers may also use these technologies for targeted advertising.
Use Of Collected Information
The information collected through comments and media submissions is used to enhance user experience, moderate content, and improve the overall functionality of the Website. We may also analyze this data to better understand user engagement and preferences.
Cookies
The Website may use cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies are files with data sent to your computer when you visit the Website. You can opt to save your name, email address, and website in cookies when leaving a comment for convenience. If you log in, we will set a temporary cookie to check if your browser accepts cookies.
You have the option to turn off cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect your ability to access certain features of the Website.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if the visitor has visited the other website. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content.
Who we share your data with
In general, we do not share your personal information with third parties without your explicit consent, except in the following situations:
We may share your information with trusted partners who assist us in operating the website, including our web hosting providers, email marketing services, and other service providers that help us deliver the products and services available to you.
Your information may also be disclosed to comply with applicable state or federal laws, including those related to copyright infringement or other legal claims concerning the website.
Additionally, in the event of a merger, acquisition, restructuring, dissolution, or partial sale, your information may be transferred to the new entity. Rest assured, any personal information shared will continue to be protected in accordance with this privacy policy.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This allows us to recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically. For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username).
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Third Party Links and Use
Our Website may include links to third-party products, services, or websites. Once you click on a third-party link, you will be subject to that third party’s privacy policy and terms of service, and you are no longer bound by our Privacy Policy.
Articles on our Website may also feature embedded content (such as videos, images, advertisements, etc.). This embedded content behaves as if you visited the original website directly. These third-party sites may collect data about you, utilize cookies, and monitor your interactions with the embedded content, especially if you have an account with them and are logged in.
We may use third-party advertising services, including Google AdSense, to enhance your experience on our Website. These vendors may use cookies to deliver ads tailored to your interests based on your previous visits to our site. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting their privacy policy and ad settings.
Please note that we do not have control over the practices of these third parties, and they operate under their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their actions or the content they provide. If you have questions regarding their privacy practices, we recommend contacting them directly. Your use of these third-party websites is at your own risk.
Security
We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement commercially reasonable measures to protect the data you voluntarily and automatically provide to us. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
While we strive to protect your information, we cannot be held responsible for any unauthorized access or use of your personal information by third parties. By using this Website, you agree to release us from any liability related to security breaches. You also acknowledge that we cannot be held accountable for any disclosure of your information that occurs without our knowledge or consent.