PRIVACY POLICY
It is Patrick James’s policy to respect your privacy regarding any information we may collect while operating our website. This privacy policy applies to www.patrickjames.studio. (hereinafter, “us”, “we”, or “www.patrickjames.studio”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting personally identifiable information you may provide us through the website. We have adopted this privacy policy (“privacy policy”) to explain what information may be collected on our website, how we use this information, and under what circumstances we may disclose the information to third parties. This privacy policy applies only to information we collect through the website and does not apply to our collection of information from other sources.
What information may be collected?
When you make a purchase or attempt to make a purchase through the website, we collect certain information from you, including your name, billing address, shipping address, payment information (including credit card numbers, email address, and phone number. We refer to this information as “order information”.
Customers purchasing from physical stores may have their information collected and it may be passed on to us. This can include the purchase of information from marketing data and lists.
When we talk about “personal information” in this privacy policy, we are talking both about device information and order information.
We collect device information using the following technologies
– “cookies” are data files that are placed on your device or computer and often include an anonymous unique identifier. For more information about cookies, and how to disable cookies, visit http://www.allaboutcookies.org.
– “log files” track actions occurring on the site, and collect data including your IP address, browser type, internet service provider, referring/exit pages, and date/time stamps.
– “web beacons”, “tags”, and “pixels” are electronic files used to record information about how you browse the site.
How do we use your personal information?
We use the order information that we collect generally to fulfil any orders placed through the site (including processing your payment information, arranging for shipping, and providing you with invoices and/or order confirmations). Additionally, we use this order information to:
– communicate with you;
– screen our orders for potential risk or fraud; and
– when in line with the preferences you have shared with us, provide you with information or advertising relating to our products or services.
– statistical analysis
We may also use your information for advertising, targeted advertising and re-targeting reasons.
Sharing your personal information
We share your personal information with third parties to help us use your personal information, as described above. For example, we use Woocommerce to power our online store–you can read more about how Woocommerce uses your personal information here: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
We also use google analytics to help us understand how our customers use the site. You can read more about how google uses your personal information here: https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/ .
You can also opt-out of google analytics here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Cookies
To enrich and perfect your online experience, Patrick James uses “cookies”, similar technologies and services provided by others to display personalized content, appropriate advertising and store your preferences on your computer. A cookie is a string of information that a website stores on a visitor’s computer, and that the visitor’s browser provides to the website each time the visitor returns. Patrick James uses cookies to help Patrick James identify and track visitors, their usage of www.patrickjames.studio and their website access preferences. Patrick James visitors who do not wish to have cookies placed on their computers should set their browsers to refuse cookies before using the Patrick James website, with the drawback that certain features of Patrick James websites may not function properly without the aid of cookies.
By continuing to navigate our website without changing your cookie settings, you hereby acknowledge and agree to Patrick James use of cookies.
Advertisements
Ads appearing on our website may be delivered to users by advertising partners, who may set cookies. These cookies allow the ad server to recognize your computer each time they send you an online advertisement to compile information about you or others who use your computer. This information allows ad networks to, among other things, deliver targeted advertisements that they believe will be of most interest to you. This privacy policy covers the use of cookies by Patrick James and does not cover the use of cookies by any advertisers.
Behavioural advertising
As described above, we use your personal information to provide you with targeted advertisements or marketing communications we believe may be of interest to you. For more information about how targeted advertising works, you can visit the network advertising initiative’s (“nai”) educational page at http://www.networkadvertising.org/understanding-online-advertising/how-does-it-work.
You can opt out of targeted advertising by using the links below:
Links to external sites
Our service may contain links to external sites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third party link, you will be directed to that third party’s site. We strongly advise you to review the privacy policy and terms and conditions of every site you visit. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third party sites, products or services.
Security
The security of your personal information is important to us, but remember that no method of transmission over the internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Data retention
When you place an order through the site, we will maintain your order information for our records unless and until you ask us to delete this information.
Privacy policy changes
Although most changes are likely to be minor, Patrick James may change its privacy policy from time to time, and in Patrick James sole discretion. Patrick James encourages visitors to frequently check this page for any changes to its privacy policy. Your continued use of this site after any change in this privacy policy will constitute your acceptance of such change.
CONTACT US
For more information about our privacy practices, or if you have questions, please contact us by e-mail at info@patrickjames.studio.
81 Buitenkant Street, Gardens, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa