Privacy Policy
Your Privacy Matters to Us
Effective Date: 9/22/2024
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MindfulPallet Publishing (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.mindfulpalletpublishing.com (the "Site") or use our services. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not use our Site.
1. Introduction
Company Information: MindfulPallet Publishing
Contact Email: info@mindfulpalletpublishing.com
Website: www.mindfulpalletpublishing.com
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We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our users' data. This policy outlines how we handle personal data to ensure compliance with global privacy laws, including GDPR and CCPA.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Data:
When you interact with our website or make a purchase, we collect the following personal information:
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Contact Information: Name, email address, billing and shipping addresses.
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Payment Information: Collected via third-party payment processors (e.g., Square) for order processing. We do not store payment details on our servers.
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Account Data: If you register for a membership, create an account, or sign up for newsletters, we collect registration details such as your username and email address.
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Usage Data:
We also collect information automatically when you use the Site:
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IP address
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Browser type
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Pages visited and time spent on the site
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Device and operating system information
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
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Order Fulfillment: To process and deliver orders, including digital downloads and merchandise fulfilled by Printify.
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Customer Service: To respond to your inquiries, process refunds or returns, and provide general customer support.
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Marketing Communications: To send you newsletters, updates, and promotional offers, provided you have opted in to receive these communications.
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Site Improvement: To analyze how users interact with the Site and improve its functionality through services like Google Analytics.
4. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data (GDPR Compliance)
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Consent: We will process your personal data for marketing communications only with your explicit consent.
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Contractual Necessity: Personal data is processed to fulfill our contractual obligations when you place an order with us.
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Legitimate Interests: We use data for improving the Site, enhancing security, and fraud prevention.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your personal information with third-party service providers under the following circumstances:
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Printify: For the fulfillment of Print-on-Demand products.
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Square: For secure payment processing.
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Wix: As our website platform, managing data storage and site functionality.
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Google Analytics: To gather and analyze user behavior on our site.
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Amazon Affiliate Links: Users are redirected to Amazon for book purchases, and Amazon's privacy policy applies when redirected.
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We may also disclose your personal information if required by law or in response to legal requests.
6. International Data Transfers
Your personal data may be transferred to and stored in countries outside your own, including the United States, where our servers are located. We implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information during such transfers, in compliance with applicable laws.
7. User Rights
In accordance with GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
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Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
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Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
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Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Request the deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
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Restriction of Processing: Request that we limit how we process your data.
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Data Portability: Request a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.
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Objection: Object to the processing of your personal data for certain purposes, such as direct marketing.
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California Residents (CCPA):
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Right to Know: Request details about the personal data we collect.
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Right to Delete: Request the deletion of your data, subject to certain exceptions.
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Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of personal data (Note: We do not sell personal data).
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To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@mindfulpalletpublishing.com.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and use personal information.
Types of Cookies Used:
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Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the functionality of our website.
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Analytics Cookies: Used to understand how visitors use the Site, helping us improve performance and user experience.
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Marketing Cookies: Used to track users and deliver personalized advertisements (if applicable).
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Consent Management:
Users can manage cookie preferences through their browser settings, or they may opt out of certain tracking by clicking "Cookie Preferences" at the bottom of the site.
9. Data Security
We implement robust security measures to protect your personal data, including:
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SSL encryption for secure browsing.
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Secure servers where data is stored.
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Regular security audits to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
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However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Data Retention
We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:
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Account Data: Retained until the account is deleted by the user.
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Order Data: Retained for the duration required to comply with financial and legal obligations.
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Newsletter/Marketing Data: Retained until the user opts out of communications.
11. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites such as Amazon and Etsy. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external websites. When you leave our Site, we encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
12. Children's Privacy
Our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such data.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated “Effective Date” and will be effective immediately upon posting. We encourage you to review this policy regularly for any changes.
14. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at: