Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 1, 2023
Thank you for visiting www.academiadelchocolate.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website and purchase ebooks and books. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms and conditions of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect:
1.1 Personal Information:
We may collect personal information such as your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and payment details when you create an account, place an order, or subscribe to our newsletter. We will only collect personal information that is necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
1.2 Non-Personal Information:
We may collect non-personal information about your visit to our website, including your IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, and browsing behavior. This information is collected to improve our website's functionality, analyze trends, and administer the site.
2. Use of Information:
2.1 Personal Information:
We may use your personal information to process and fulfill your orders, communicate with you regarding your purchases, respond to your inquiries, provide customer support, send you marketing communications (with your consent), and improve our services.
2.2 Non-Personal Information:
Non-personal information may be used to analyze website usage patterns, identify areas for improvement, and enhance the overall user experience.
3. Disclosure of Information:
3.1 Service Providers:
We may share your personal information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, delivering products, and providing other services. These service providers are bound by confidentiality obligations and are prohibited from using your personal information for any other purpose.
3.2 Legal Requirements:
We may disclose your personal information if required by law, regulation, or legal process, or if we have a good faith belief that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety or the rights, property, or safety of others.
3.3 Business Transfers:
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred to the acquiring entity as part of the transaction.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior on our website. Cookies are small files stored on your device that allow us to recognize and remember you. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or to notify you when cookies are being sent. However, please note that certain features of our website may not function properly without cookies.
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 over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Third-Party Websites:
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites, and we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third-party websites before providing any personal information.
7. Children's Privacy:
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under the age of 13, we will take steps to delete the information as soon as possible.
8. Your Choices and Rights:
You have the right to access, update, and delete your personal information by contacting us using the contact information provided below. You can also unsubscribe from our marketing communications by following the instructions in the email. Please note that even if you opt out of marketing communications, we may still send you transactional or administrative messages related to your purchases.
9. Changes to the Privacy Policy:
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The revised policy will be effective when it is posted on our website. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
10. Contact Us:
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at info@academiadelchocolate.com
By using our website and providing us with your information, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of information as described in this Privacy Policy.
This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Ecuador.