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privacy policy

 

Overview

This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which Circle Soaps (“Circle Soaps”, “we,” “us” or “our”) collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users of the Circle Soaps website (the “Site”, “Website”, “Service”). This privacy policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by Circle Soaps.

Collection of your Personal Information

Circle Soaps may collect and use users personal information for the following purposes: • To run and operate our Site • To supply to you services purchased via the website, and to process your payments • To personalise user experience • To communicate marketing messages, newsletters • For statistical purposes and analysis for management purposes in order to administer the website or improve our products and services

What personal data we collect and why  

All personal information saved on the Site will be handled with most care. The information that we store will not be sold or used for any purposes other than making sure you get the best service possible. Users can always refuse to supply personal identification information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain Site related activities. We only register and pass on personal data necessary for delivering the products to you. Circle Soaps may send marketing material and other information on our products and activities only if you are on our mailing list and you have given us your explicit consent. Finally, your information can be used for investigating suspicion of fraud. Information we collect about you: • The personal data collected are name, e-mail address, postal address and information of your purchase. For safety reasons, we do not save credit card or other payment information. • Information about your computer and about your visits to and use of this website (these are information about your browser, your IP address, your general location as determined from your IP address and provided by your browser, the site from which you come from, and the links followed when leaving our site). This information is also collected through cookies. • We save your e-mail address to send you an order confirmation as well as notice you when your order has been shipped. Your name and address will show on your package.

Protecting your personal information

Customer and order data are protected by encryption during transmission and the subsequent storing. The Website uses Secure Socket Layers (SSL), the industrial standard for transmitting information to process your order. You have the right to, upon request, be informed which information we have registered of you and take exception to a registration according to the personal data protection act. If the information is wrong, incomplete or irrelevant, you have the right to have the information corrected or deleted. If you want more information or wish to change your personal data, you are welcome to contact us. You can write us at the e-mail address: emma(at)circlesoaps(dot)com

Third-party services

Once you leave our store’s website or are redirected to a third-party website or application, you are no longer governed by this Privacy Policy.

Stripe Transactions

Please note that Circle Soaps uses Stripe to process credit card payments. Stripe transactions are subject to the Stripe Privacy Policy which can be found here: https://stripe.com/ch/privacy. Please ensure that you are happy with the terms of the Stripe Privacy Policy if you wish to use Stripe to complete any transactions through the Platform.

Links

When you click on links on this website, they may direct you away from our site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites and encourage you to read their privacy statements.

Google Analytics

Our website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. (“Google”). The information generated by the cookie about your use of our website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of our website, compiling reports on website activity for website operators and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google’s behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. Further information about Google’s privacy policy may be obtained from http://www.google.com/privacy.html. You can opt-out of Google Analytics cookies altogether by linking to this Google Analytics Opt-Out Add-on.

Social Media

If you share our content through social media, for example by liking our page on Facebook, the social networks will record that you have done so and may set a cookie for this purpose.

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 exact 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, including tracing your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website. Browser Cookies Our Site may use “cookies” to enhance user experience. If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year. If you have an account and you log in to this site, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser. When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.

Contact forms

We keep contact form submissions for 5 years, for customer service purposes, but we do not use the information submitted through them for marketing purposes.

Privacy Policy Changes

Circle Soaps has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. We encourage users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.

Acceptance of Terms

By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.

Questions & Contact information

If you would like to: access, correct, amend or delete any personal information we have about you, register a complaint, or simply want more information contact me at: emma(at)circlesoaps(dot)com

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