Privacy Policy for Whimzy Nook

Whimzy Nook (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our online store located at [Insert Store URL] (the “Site”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal and non-personal information about you in various ways, including:

a. Information You Provide to Us:

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, phone number, and billing/shipping address.
• Purchase Information: When you make a purchase, we collect payment details (processed by third-party payment processors), order details, and transaction history.
• Vendor Information: If you are a vendor selling products on Whimzy Nook, we collect business information, tax details, and bank account details for payouts.

b. Information Collected Automatically:

• Device Information: Information about your device, including IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the Site, such as pages viewed, links clicked, and time spent on the Site.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Information collected through cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To Operate the Site: Manage accounts, facilitate transactions, and provide customer and vendor support.
• To Improve Our Services: Analyze usage trends and gather feedback to improve the Site and user experience.
• To Communicate With You: Send order confirmations, updates, marketing messages, and responses to inquiries.
• For Security: Protect against fraud, unauthorized access, and other unlawful activities.
• To Comply With Legal Obligations: Fulfill legal, tax, and regulatory requirements.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your information in the following situations:

a. Vendors:

When you purchase a product from a vendor on Whimzy Nook, we share the necessary information with the vendor to fulfill your order, including your name, shipping address, and contact details.

b. Service Providers:

We share your information with trusted third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processors, shipping providers, and analytics providers.

c. Legal Compliance:

We may disclose your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Whimzy Nook, our users, or others.

d. Business Transfers:

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity.

4. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and Update: Access, correct, or update your personal information through your account settings or by contacting us.
• Opt-Out: Opt-out of receiving marketing communications by clicking “unsubscribe” in our emails or contacting us directly.
• Cookies: Manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
• Data Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to our legal and contractual obligations.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of third-party sites you visit.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” Your continued use of the Site after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:

Whimzy Nook
Email: info@whimzynook.com
Address: 300-3665 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V5R 5W2

Thank you for trusting Whimzy Nook with your personal information.