Privacy Policy Effective Date: November 8, 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to Cute Trend Finds (“we,” “us,” “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website. It also outlines your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). By accessing or using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information from users of our website:

• Personal Information: Information you provide directly to us, such as your name, email address, and phone number when you subscribe to our newsletter or interact with us.
• Usage Data: Data automatically collected when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and other tracking technologies (e.g., web beacons, pixel tags) to improve your experience, analyze trends, and manage our website. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

3. Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies? Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are commonly used to store preferences, track website activity, and provide personalized content. Cookies help websites remember your preferences and actions over time. Types of Cookies We Use:

1. Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the operation of our website. Without them, certain features like secure areas of the site or the shopping cart may not function properly.
2. Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often, or if users receive error messages. The information is aggregated and anonymized, helping us improve our site’s performance.
3. Functional Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (like language or font preferences) and provide enhanced features. They are not essential for the website to work but enhance your experience.
4. Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies track your browsing habits and may be used to display ads that are relevant to you. Third-party advertising networks may use them to deliver personalized ads across different websites.
5. Third-Party Cookies: We also use cookies from third-party providers (such as social media platforms and analytics services) to analyze trends, serve ads, or enable social media features on our website.

How We Use Cookies We use cookies to:

• Improve the functionality and performance of our website.
• Track and analyze user behavior to optimize content and services.
• Remember your preferences and settings to enhance your experience.
• Display personalized advertisements and promotional content.

How to Manage or Disable Cookies You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• Accept or decline cookies: You can choose to block cookies or alert you when cookies are being set.
• Delete cookies: You can manually delete cookies stored on your device via browser settings.
• Block third-party cookies: You can block cookies from third-party services like advertisers or social media platforms.

Please note that disabling cookies may affect some features of our website. For more information on how to manage cookies in different browsers, visit the following resources:

• Google Chrome Cookie Settings
• Mozilla Firefox Cookie Settings
• Safari Cookie Settings

Changes to This Cookie Policy We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. When we make changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

4. Newsletter Subscription Policy

By subscribing to our newsletter, you agree to receive emails from us containing updates, blog posts, promotions, and other content related to Cute Trend Finds.

• Data Collection: When you subscribe, we collect your email address and any other data you provide. This information is used solely for the purpose of sending you the newsletter.
• Unsubscribing: You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email or by contacting us at cutetrendfinds@gmail.com.
• Email Marketing Service: We use a third-party email service provider to send newsletters. This provider adheres to GDPR and CCPA requirements to protect your data and ensure it is used only for newsletter distribution.

5. Third-Party Widgets and Social Media Plugins

Our website uses third-party widgets and social media plugins, such as Facebook, Pinterest, and Reddit, which may collect information such as your IP address, device type, and browsing activity. These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

• Facebook: We integrate Facebook widgets for social sharing and comments. These may collect information if you are logged into Facebook.
• Pinterest: Our Pinterest Save widget allows you to pin content directly to your Pinterest account. Pinterest may collect usage data in accordance with their privacy policy.
• Reddit: We use Reddit's badge widget, which may collect your IP address, device information, and other usage data. For more details, refer to Reddit’s privacy policy.

6. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, improve, and personalize our services.
• To communicate with you, including sending promotional emails and responding to customer service inquiries.
• To comply with legal obligations.
• To analyze website traffic and user behavior.

7. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data (GDPR)

We process your data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: You have given us permission (e.g., subscribing to our newsletter).
• Contractual Necessity: Processing your data is necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations.
• Legal Obligation: Processing is required to comply with the law.
• Legitimate Interests: Includes improving our website and preventing fraud.

8. Your Rights Under the CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the CCPA:

• Right to Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal data (Note: We do not sell your data).
• Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights under the CCPA.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at cutetrendfinds@gmail.com.

9. Data Sharing and Third-Party Providers

We may share your personal data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and delivering services, including:

• Email marketing services: Providers we use to send newsletters and promotional emails.
• Analytics providers: To track website performance and usage patterns.
• Other third-party services: As required to operate our business, provided that these services comply with applicable privacy laws.

We ensure that any third-party providers we work with have adequate data protection measures in place. We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. When we no longer need your data, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

11. Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR)

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit the processing of your data.
• Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format.
• Right to Object: Object to processing for direct marketing purposes.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at cutetrendfinds@gmail.com.

12. Security of Your Information

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal data using industry-standard security measures, including encryption and access controls. However, no method of data transmission over the internet is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

13. International Transfers of Data

If you are located outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or California, please be aware that your data may be transferred to and processed in countries where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal data, in compliance with the GDPR and CCPA.

14. Advertising and Affiliate Links

• Advertising: We may display ads served by third-party ad networks. These ads may use cookies or other tracking technologies to serve relevant ads to you.
• Affiliate Links: Some of the links on our site may be affiliate links. If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.

Please review the privacy policies of any third-party websites to understand how they collect and use your data.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When updates are made, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of the page. We encourage you to periodically review this policy to stay informed about how we are protecting your data.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at: Cute Trend Finds Email: cutetrendfinds@gmail.com Thank you for supporting our blog!