Privacy Policy – MetCurated

Last Updated: October 30, 2018

This Privacy Policy describes the policies and practices of MetCurated regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you use our website, metcurated.com (the “Site”). By accessing or using the Site, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide and improve our services, process your transactions, and communicate with you.

Information You Provide Directly:
- Account and Purchase Information: When you create an account, make a purchase, or contact our support team, we collect information such as your name, email address, shipping and billing address, phone number, and payment information.
- Communications: We collect the content of your communications with us, including product reviews, customer support inquiries, and survey responses.
Information Collected Automatically:
- Device and Log Information: When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain data from your device and web browser. This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, links clicked, and the dates and times of your visits.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior, remember your preferences, and understand how you interact with our Site. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following business purposes:

To process and fulfill your orders, including sending order confirmations and shipping notifications.
To provide customer service, respond to your inquiries, and manage your account.
To send you administrative information, such as updates to our terms or security alerts.
For marketing and promotional purposes, such as sending you newsletters, special offers, and information about new products, but only if you have opted in to receive such communications. You may opt-out at any time.
To analyze and improve the functionality, security, and user experience of our Site.
To prevent fraud, protect the security of our services, and comply with legal obligations.

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

With Service Providers: We share information with trusted third-party companies that perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, order fulfillment, shipping, data analysis, email delivery, and marketing assistance. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.
For Legal Reasons: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to (a) comply with a legal obligation, (b) protect and defend our rights or property, (c) prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Site, or (d) protect the personal safety of users or the public.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Your Choices and Rights

You have certain choices regarding your personal information:

Marketing Communications: You can unsubscribe from our promotional emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email. You may still receive transactional emails related to your orders or account.
Account Information: You can review and update your account information by logging into your account on the Site.
Cookies: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Please note that disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of the Site.
Your Privacy Rights: Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict the use of your personal information. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in the “Contact Us” section below.

5. Data Security

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

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When determining the appropriate retention period, we consider the amount, nature, and sensitivity of the data and the potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure.

7. International Transfers

MetCurated is based in the United States. If you are accessing our Site from outside the U.S., please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the U.S., where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

9. Links to Other Websites

Our Site may contain links to other websites not operated by us. This Privacy Policy applies only to our Site. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on the Site with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Via our online contact form on metcurated.com.