Last Updated: November 10, 2024
Welcome to Love Beauty Thrive (www.lovebeautythrive.com).
Your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and disclose your information when you visit our website, Love Beauty Thrive (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By using this website, you consent to the practices described herein.
1. Information We Collect
A. Personal Information: We collect personal information that you provide directly to us when you subscribe to our newsletter, request free content, register for an account, or contact us via forms on our website. This information may include your name, email address, and any other details you choose to provide.
B. Automatically Collected Information: We automatically collect certain information when you visit our site, including:
- Usage Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time and date of visit, and referring URL.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, beacons, tags, and scripts to analyze user behavior, improve site performance, and offer personalized advertising (see Section 6).
In the future, we may also collect additional information for downloadable freebies and paid digital products. We will update this policy to reflect these changes accordingly.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve our website.
- Respond to comments, questions, and customer service requests.
- Send periodic emails, newsletters, and marketing materials.
- Offer personalized content and advertisements via Google AdSense, Amazon, and other affiliate partners.
- Analyze and optimize user experience through tracking and analytics tools.
3. Disclosure of Your Information
We may share your information in the following situations:
- With Service Providers: We use trusted third-party service providers (e.g., ConvertKit, Flodesk, Google Analytics) to assist in operating our website, conducting our business, and serving our users (e.g., sending newsletters to those who subscribe).
- With Affiliate Partners: We participate in affiliate marketing programs, including Amazon Associates. When you click on affiliate links on our site, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.
- As Required by Law: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
4. Third-Party Services and Links
Our website includes third-party links, advertising, and affiliate links. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. Once you leave our website, you should review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.
5. Social Sharing and Third-Party Plugins
Our website uses social sharing plugins, such as those provided by Sassy Social Share and Jetpack, to enable users to share our content easily across social media platforms. These plugins may collect data such as your IP address, browser details, or interactions with the content you choose to share. If you are located in the European Union, your data will be processed in compliance with GDPR requirements.
For California residents, we do not sell your personal data. However, please note that third-party social plugins may process data for purposes of tracking engagement. If you wish to opt-out of third-party tracking, please adjust your cookie preferences through our cookie consent tool or manage your preferences in your browser settings.
You can withdraw consent to data processing by disabling social plugins or clearing your cookies.
You may contact us to request access to, modification of, or deletion of any personal data that we control. For more information on our use of third-party services and data collection practices, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
6. Email Marketing and Communications
A. Opting In: We collect your email address for newsletters, freebies, and other communications. By providing your email, you agree to receive these communications from us.
B. Unsubscribe and Manage Preferences: You can opt-out of email communications at any time by following the unsubscribe link in each email or by contacting us.
C. Email Service Providers: We may use third-party email services (e.g., ConvertKit or Flodesk) that comply with privacy regulations, including GDPR and CCPA. These providers store and process your information solely for managing our communications with you.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to provide you with an optimal browsing experience, analyze site usage, and display relevant ads.
A. Types of Cookies Used:
- Necessary Cookies: Essential for site functionality.
- Analytics Cookies: To understand how visitors use our website (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Advertising Cookies: For personalized advertising, such as Google AdSense and affiliate marketing.
B. Cookie Management: You can control your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner on your first visit. Most browsers also allow you to manage cookies in your settings. You can also review our Cookie Policy here.
8. Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These include:
- Access and Portability: You have the right to request copies of your data and details on how it is processed.
- Correction: You may request corrections if any of your data is inaccurate or incomplete.
- Erasure: You can request the deletion of your data where it is no longer necessary for processing.
- Object to Processing: You have the right to object to certain types of data processing, including marketing.
To exercise these rights, please contact us. We may request verification of your identity before processing requests to protect your data.
9. International Data Transfers
Our website is based in Ontario, Canada, but we may transfer your data to third-party providers in other countries, including the United States. We take necessary measures to ensure that your data is protected in line with applicable regulations.
10. Security of Your Information
We take the security of your information seriously. We use industry-standard security measures, including encryption and access controls, to protect your personal information. However, please be aware that no electronic transmission over the internet is completely secure.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect, use, or disclose personal information from children under 18. If we discover that we have unintentionally gathered personal information from anyone under 18, we will take steps to delete such information promptly from our records. If you believe we might have any information from or about a child under 18, please contact us.
12. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to better understand how visitors interact with our website and to improve our services. Google Analytics collects information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and other technical information related to your visit. This information is used for site analysis and to help us enhance user experience.
Google Analytics may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and analyze data about your use of our site. For more information on how Google collects and processes data, please review Google’s Privacy Policy.
You can choose to opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
13. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or the law. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website. Your continued use of the website after the updated policy takes effect indicates your acceptance of the revised terms.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please contact us.
Acknowledgment: By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
