Effective Date: April 17, 2025
At Gourd Ornaments, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website, gourdornaments.com, or make a purchase from us. We are dedicated to providing you with high-quality gourd ornaments and feng shui wu lou while ensuring your privacy is protected.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We collect personal information that you provide to us directly, such as when you place an order or contact us. This may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Mailing address
- Phone number
- Payment information (handled securely by our payment processor)
Non-Personal Information
We may also collect non-personal information about your visit to our website, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Pages viewed
- Time spent on the site
This information is used to improve our website and services, ensuring a seamless shopping experience for gourd ornaments and feng shui wu lou.
Use of Information
We use the personal information you provide to:
- Process and fulfill your orders for gourd ornaments and feng shui wu lou
- Communicate with you about your order or account
- Improve our website and customer service
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties except as necessary to fulfill your order or as required by law.
Security Measures
Gourd Ornaments is committed to protecting your personal information. We use industry-standard security measures to safeguard your data, including encryption for sensitive information like credit card details. Our payment processing is handled by a secure third-party provider.
We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information when you place an order or enter, submit, or access your personal information. All supplied sensitive/credit information is transmitted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology and then encrypted into our payment gateway providers’ database, accessible only by those authorized with special access rights to such systems, who are required to keep the information confidential.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies help us remember your preferences, analyze site traffic, and improve our services, making it easier for you to shop for gourd ornaments and feng shui wu lou.
Types of Cookies
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that last until you close your browser, used to operate our website.
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly.
- Performance Cookies: Collect information about how visitors use our website to improve its performance.
- Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings for a personalized experience.
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect some features of our website.
Third-Party Services
We may share your personal information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business, such as payment processors and shipping companies. These providers are obligated to keep your information confidential and secure, ensuring safe delivery of your gourd ornaments and feng shui wu lou.
Communications
We may use your contact information to send you important notices, such as order confirmations, shipping updates, and other transactional messages. With your consent, we may also send you promotional emails about our products and services, including new gourd ornaments and feng shui wu lou offerings. You can opt out of these communications at any time by following the unsubscribe link in our emails.
Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. If you wish to exercise these rights or have any questions about our privacy practices, please contact us at support@gourdornaments.com.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
International Transfer
Our website may transfer your personal information to countries outside of your country of residence, including the United States, where data protection laws may differ. By using our website, you consent to such transfers, enabling us to process and ship your gourd ornaments and feng shui wu lou globally.
Age of Consent
Our website is intended for users who are at least 18 years old. By using our website, you represent that you are of legal age in your jurisdiction or have obtained consent from your parent or guardian.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review it periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information while shopping for gourd ornaments and feng shui wu lou.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: support@gourdornaments.com