Privacy Policy
A legal disclaimer
Privacy Policy for SeedSunSkin
Last Updated: 2025
At SeedSunSkin (seedsunskin.com), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website, in compliance with applicable data privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA).
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
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Personal Information: Information that identifies you as an individual, such as your name, email address, or other contact details you provide through contact forms, newsletter signups, or account creation.
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Non-Personal Information: Information that does not directly identify you, such as IP addresses, browser type, device information, or data collected through cookies and analytics tools.
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Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, time spent on the site, and click patterns, collected via tools like Google Analytics.
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Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site performance, and deliver personalized content. You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent tool.
2. How We Collect Information
We collect information in the following ways:
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Directly from You: When you submit information through forms (e.g., contact forms, newsletter signups) or create an account.
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Automatically: Through cookies, web beacons, and analytics tools when you visit our website.
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From Third Parties: We may receive information from third-party services, such as payment processors or analytics providers, that you interact with through our website.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
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To provide and improve our services, including responding to inquiries and processing transactions.
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To personalize your experience on our website, such as showing relevant content or recommendations.
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To send you marketing communications, such as newsletters or promotional offers, if you have opted in to receive them.
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To analyze website usage and improve our website’s functionality and performance.
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To comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For users in the European Union, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
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Consent: When you provide explicit consent, such as for marketing emails or cookies.
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Contractual Necessity: When processing is necessary to fulfill a contract, such as processing a purchase.
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Legitimate Interests: For purposes like improving our website or preventing fraud, where our interests do not override your rights.
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Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
5. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with:
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Service Providers: Third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, or payment processing, under strict confidentiality agreements.
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Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
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Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to a successor entity.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
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Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
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Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
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Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements.
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Restriction: Request restriction of processing under certain conditions.
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Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
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Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications or the sale of personal information (under CCPA, where applicable).
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Do Not Track: We do not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals, as there is no universal standard for such signals. However, you can manage tracking preferences via our cookie consent tool.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at seedsunskin@gmail.com.
7. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to enhance your experience, analyze site traffic, and deliver personalized content. You can manage cookie preferences through our cookie consent tool or your browser settings. For more details, see our Cookie Policy [link to Cookie Policy, if applicable].
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. International Data Transfers
If you are located outside the United States, your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, are in place for international transfers to comply with GDPR and other applicable laws.
10. Retention of Data
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. For example, we may retain data to comply with tax or legal obligations.
11. Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services, such as payment processors or social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. Please review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
12. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately at seedsunskin@gmail.com.
13. 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 significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
SeedSunSkin
Email: seedsunskin@gmail.com
15. Compliance with CalOPPA
In accordance with the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA), we:
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Clearly display this Privacy Policy on our website.
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Disclose how we collect and use personal information, including through cookies and tracking technologies.
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Allow users to opt out of tracking via our cookie consent tool.
16. Compliance with CCPA
For California residents, under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have the right to:
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Know what personal information we collect, use, or disclose.
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Request deletion of your personal information.
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Opt out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal information).
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Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights.
To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us at seedsunskin@gmail.com.
17. Compliance with GDPR
For EU residents, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) by:
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Providing transparent information about data processing.
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Obtaining consent where required.
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Offering rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict data processing.
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Ensuring secure data handling and international transfer safeguards.
Thank you for trusting SeedSunSkin with your personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a safe online experience.