Effective Date: 11/14/2024
Carl S. Taylor (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website https://carlstaylor.com/ (the “Site”) and engage with our services, including purchasing products, signing up for our newsletter, or participating in other activities offered on the Site.
By using our Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. Please read this policy carefully to understand how we treat your personal data.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information from you in the following ways:
a) Personal Identification Information
When you visit our Site, we may collect personal information that you provide voluntarily. This may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
Payment information (e.g., credit card details)
This information is typically collected when you register for an account, make a purchase, sign up for our newsletter, or contact us through our Site.
b) Non-Personal Identification Information
We may collect non-personal information that includes:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Operating system
- Referring/exit pages
- Date/time stamps
- Clickstream data
This information is used to help us improve the functionality of our Site and to better understand user preferences.
2. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used in the following ways:
a) To Provide and Improve Services
We use your personal information to process orders, deliver products, provide customer service, and improve our offerings. For example, we may use your email address to send order confirmations, shipping updates, and promotional material.
b) Marketing and Communications
We may send you periodic emails regarding new products, promotions, or updates to our services. You can opt out of receiving marketing emails at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in each email.
c) Analytics and Site Improvement
We use non-personal information to analyze trends, track users’ movement through the Site, and improve the user experience. This helps us to optimize our content and design.
3. How We Protect Your Information
We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information when you make a purchase or enter your personal details. This includes using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology to encrypt sensitive data, such as payment information.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following cases:
a) Service Providers
We may share your information with trusted third-party vendors who help us in operating our business (e.g., payment processors, shipping companies, and email service providers). These parties are obligated to use your personal information solely to provide services to us.
b) Legal Compliance
We may disclose your personal information when required to do so by law or when we believe that such action is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect our rights, or respond to a legal claim or legal process.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site uses cookies to enhance user experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us improve your experience by remembering your preferences, such as language settings or shopping cart contents.
You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings. However, please note that some features of the Site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
We may also use third-party tracking services (e.g., Google Analytics) to collect non-personal data to monitor and analyze website usage.
6. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. These third-party sites have their own privacy policies, which we do not control. We recommend that you review the privacy policy of any third-party site before providing any personal information.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take immediate steps to delete such information from our records.
8. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal information. If you would like to review, correct, or delete your information, please contact us using the details provided below.
Additionally, you can choose to opt out of marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly.
9. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be reflected on this page, and the updated policy will be effective immediately upon posting. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
