Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy - The Basics
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information you provide directly, including:
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Name and email address when subscribing to our newsletter
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Contact information when you reach out to us
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Account details if you create a user profile
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Payment information for premium subscriptions
Automatically Collected Information
We automatically collect certain information about your visit:
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IP address and location data
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Browser type and device information
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Pages visited and time spent on our site
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Referring websites and search terms used
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Deliver our luxury news and educational content
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Send newsletters and updates (with your consent)
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Improve our website and user experience
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Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
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Process subscription payments
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Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
3. Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
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Service providers who assist with website operations, analytics, and payment processing
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Legal authorities when required by law or to protect our rights
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Business partners for joint marketing efforts (with your consent)
4. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
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Remember your preferences and login status
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Analyze website performance through tools like Google Analytics
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Deliver personalized content and advertisements
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Enable social media features
You can control cookie settings through your browser, though this may affect site functionality.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information, including:
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Encryption of sensitive data
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Secure servers and regular security updates
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Limited access to personal information by authorized personnel
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Regular security audits and monitoring
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
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Access, update, or delete your personal information
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Unsubscribe from our communications at any time
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Request a copy of the data we hold about you
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Object to certain uses of your information
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Withdraw consent for data processing
7. International Data Transfers
If you are located outside of [jurisdiction], your information may be transferred to and processed in countries with different privacy laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.
8. Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary to:
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Provide our services
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Comply with legal obligations
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Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
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Fulfill legitimate business purposes
9. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.
10. Third-Party Services
Our website may use third-party services such as:
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Google Analytics for website analytics
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Social media plugins
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Payment processors for subscriptions
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Email marketing platforms
These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of your information.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date.
12. Contact Us
For questions about this privacy policy or to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Email: info@theconnoisseur.au
We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe.
This privacy policy complies with applicable privacy laws including GDPR, CCPA, and other regional regulations.