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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 09/29/2024

Welcome to Cal’s Best Finds! This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, https://calsbestfinds.com/. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in a secure and responsible manner. By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information:

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Sign up for newsletters or updates
  • Create an account
  • Submit a contact form
  • Leave comments on blog posts

The types of personal information we may collect include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • IP address
  • Any other information you choose to provide

Non-Personal Information:

We automatically collect certain non-personal information when you visit our website. This information may include:

  • Browser type and version
  • Device type and operating system
  • Pages visited on our site
  • Time spent on each page
  • Referring websites or search engines

Cookies and Tracking Technologies:

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and improve site performance. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

2. How We Use the Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our website
  • To personalize user experience
  • To send newsletters, updates, and promotional materials (with your consent)
  • To respond to inquiries and provide customer support
  • To analyze and understand how our website is used, and to optimize its performance
  • To prevent fraudulent activities and ensure the security of our website

3. Sharing of Information

Third-Party Service Providers:

We may share your personal information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:

  • Email marketing services
  • Website analytics services
  • Payment processors (if applicable)

Legal Compliance:

We may disclose your personal information if required by law or in response to a valid request by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

Business Transfers:

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred to the new owner as part of the business assets.

4. Data Retention

We will 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. Once the retention period expires, we will securely delete or anonymize your data.

5. User Rights Under GDPR

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following data protection rights:

  • Right to Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
  • Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.
  • Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
  • Right to Object to Processing: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data in certain situations, such as:
  • When we process your data for direct marketing purposes. If you object, we will stop processing your data for this purpose immediately.
  • When we process your data based on our legitimate interests or those of a third party. You have the right to object to this processing if you feel it impacts your fundamental rights and freedoms. In some cases, we may demonstrate that we have compelling legitimate grounds to process your information that override your rights and freedoms.
  • Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: If we are processing your personal data based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@calsbestfinds.com. We may ask you to verify your identity before responding to such requests.

6. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Our website, Cal’s Best Finds, is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at support@calsbestfinds.com. We will take steps to delete such information from our records.

7. Security of Your Information

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement reasonable measures to protect it from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Use of encryption technologies (such as SSL) to secure data transmission
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Restricted access to personal information to only those employees, contractors, and agents who need to know that information to process it on our behalf

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. International Data Transfers

Your personal information may be transferred to, and processed in, countries other than the country in which you are resident. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside of your country of residence.

If we transfer your personal information outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we will ensure it is protected by appropriate safeguards, such as relying on the European Commission’s adequacy decisions, implementing Standard Contractual Clauses, or obtaining your consent.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we update this Privacy Policy, we will post the new policy on this page and update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

10. Arbitration Agreement

By using our website, you agree that any disputes or claims arising out of or in connection with this Privacy Policy, including disputes regarding the validity, interpretation, or enforceability of this Privacy Policy, shall be resolved through binding arbitration.

The arbitration will be conducted in Harris County, Houston, Texas, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA).

  • You and Cal’s Best Finds waive the right to a trial by jury or to participate in a class action.
  • Each party shall bear its own costs of arbitration.
  • The arbitrator’s decision will be final and binding and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: support@calsbestfinds.com

We are committed to resolving any complaints regarding the collection or use of your personal data.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.