Privacy Notice
Michelle Vine Walters + CO. values your privacy. This Privacy Notice (“Notice”) explains how we collect and use personal information from visitors to our website and users of our online services. It also outlines what we will and will not do with the information collected. Our Notice has been designed to assure those affiliated with Michelle Vine Walters + CO. of our commitment to meeting and exceeding the highest privacy standards.
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Notice at any time. To stay informed about the latest changes, we recommend that you frequently visit this page. If Michelle Vine Walters + CO. plans to use any personally identifiable information in a manner significantly different from what was stated when the information was originally collected, we will promptly notify you by email. At that time, you have the option to permit the use of your information in this new manner.
This Notice applies to Michelle Vine Walters + CO. and governs any data collection and usage by us. By using www.michellevinewalters.com, you consent to the data collection procedures outlined in this Notice. Please note that this Notice does not govern the collection and use of information by companies that Michelle Vine Walters + CO. does not control, nor by individuals not employed or managed by us. If you visit a website we mention or link to, review its privacy policy before providing any information. We highly recommend you review the privacy policies and statements of any website you use or visit to better understand how they handle your information.
Specifically, this Notice will inform you of the following
1. What personally identifiable information is collected from you through our website;
2. Why we collect personally identifiable information and the legal basis for such collection;
3. How we use the collected information and with whom it may be shared;
4. What choices are available to you regarding the use of your data; and
5. The security procedures in place to protect the misuse of your information.
Information we collect
It is always your choice whether to disclose personally identifiable information to us. However, if you choose not to provide this information, we reserve the right not to register you as a user or provide you with any products or services.
This website collects various types of information, such as:
- Voluntarily provided information which may include your name, address, email address, billing and/or credit card information, etc. which may be used when you purchase products and/or services and to deliver the services you have requested.
- Information automatically collected when visiting our website, which may include cookies, third-party tracking technologies, and server logs. In addition, Michelle Vine Walters + CO. may have the occasion to collect non-personal anonymous demographic information, such as age, gender, household income, race, and religion, as well as the type of browser you are using, IP address, or type of operating system, which will assist us in providing and maintaining superior quality service.
- Michelle Vine Walters + CO. may also find it necessary, from time to time, to monitor websites that our users frequent. This helps us understand which types of services and products are most popular with our customers or the general public.
Michelle Vine Walters + CO. may occasionally monitor websites that our users frequent. This helps us understand which types of services and products are most popular with our customers and the general public.
Why We Collect Information and For How Long
We are collecting your data for several reasons:
- To better understand your needs and provide you with the services you have requested;
- To fulfill our legitimate interest in improving our services and products;
- To send you promotional emails containing information we think you may like when we have your consent to do so;
- To contact you to fill out surveys or participate in other types of market research, when we have your consent to do so;
- To customize our website according to your online behavior and personal preferences.
The data we collect from you will be stored only as long as necessary. The length of time we retain this information depends on several factors:
- How long your personal information remains relevant;
- The time needed to keep records to demonstrate our fulfillment of duties and obligations;
- Any limitation periods within which claims might be made;
- Retention periods demonstrated by law or recommended by regulators, professional bodies, or associations;
- The type of contract we have with you; the existence of your consent; and our legitimate interest in keeping such information as stated in this Notice.
Use of Information Collected
Michelle Vine Walters + CO. does not now, nor will it in the future, sell, rent, or lease any of its customer lists or names to any third parties.
Michelle Vine Walters + CO. may collect and use personal information to help operate our website and ensure the delivery of the services you need and request. At times, we may use personally identifiable information to inform you about other products or services that may be available to you from www.michellevinewalters.com.
Michelle Vine Walters + CO. may also contact you regarding surveys and research questionnaires to gather your opinion on current or potential future services.
Michelle Vine Walters + CO. uses various third-party social media features, including but not limited to Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and other interactive programs. These may collect your IP address and require cookies to function properly. These services are governed by the privacy policies of their providers and are not within Michelle Vine Walters + CO.’s control.
Disclosure of Information
Michelle Vine Walters + CO. may not use or disclose the information provided by you except under the following circumstances:
- As necessary to provide services or products you have ordered;
- In combination with other information in such a way that your identity cannot reasonably be determined;
- As required by law, or in response to a subpoena or search warrant;
- To outside auditors who have agreed to keep the information confidential;
- As necessary to enforce the Terms of Service;
- To maintain, safeguard, and preserve all the rights;
- In other ways described in this Notice or to which you have otherwise consented;
Non-Marketing Purposes
Michelle Vine Walters + CO. greatly respects your privacy. We reserve the right to contact you if necessary for non-marketing purposes, such as bug alerts, security breaches, account issues, or changes in Michelle Vine Walters + CO. products and services. In certain circumstances, we may use our website, newsletter, or other public means to post a notice.
Children Under the Age of 16
Michelle Vine Walters + CO.’s website is not intended for and does not knowingly collect, personally identifiable information from children under the age of sixteen (16). If we discover information has been collected from a child under sixteen (16), we will promptly take steps to delete it from our system or obtain verifiable parental consent for its use and storage. Anyone under the age of sixteen (16) must seek and obtain permission from a parent or guardian to use this website.
Unsubscribe or Opt-Out
All users and visitors to our website have the option to discontinue receiving communications from us by way of email or newsletters. To discontinue or unsubscribe from our website please send an email that you wish to unsubscribe to create@michellevinewalters.com. If you wish to unsubscribe or opt-out from any third-party websites, you must go to that specific website to unsubscribe or opt-out. Michelle Vine Walters + CO. will continue to adhere to this Notice concerning any personal information previously collected.
Your Rights as a Data Subject
Under the regulations of the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) of the EU, you have certain rights as a Data Subject. These rights are as follows:
- The right to be informed: this means we must inform you of how we intend to use your personal data and we do this through the terms of this Notice.
- The right of access: This means you have the right to request access to the data we hold about you and we must respond to those requests within 30 days. You can do this by sending an email to create@michellevinewalters.com.
- The right to rectification: This means if you believe some of the data, we hold is incorrect, you have the right to have it corrected. You can do this by logging into your account with us, or by emailing your request.
- The right to erasure: this means you can request that the information we hold be deleted, and we will comply unless we have a compelling reason not to, in which case you will be informed of the same. You can do this by sending an email to create@michellevinewalters.com.
- The right to restrict processing: this means you can change your communication preferences or opt-out of certain communications. You can do this by sending an email to create@michellevinewalters.com.
- The right of data portability: this means you can obtain and use the data we hold for your purposes without explanation. If you wish to request a copy of your information, contact us at create@michellevinewalters.com.
- The right to object: this means you can file a formal objection with us regarding our use of your information concerning third parties, or its processing where our legal basis is our legitimate interest in it. To do this, please send an email to create@michellevinewalters.com.
In addition to the rights above, please rest assured that we will always aim to encrypt and
anonymize your personal information whenever possible. We also have protocols in place in the
unlikely event that we suffer a data breach and we will contact you if your personal information is
ever at risk. For more details regarding our security protections see the section below.
Security
Michelle Vine Walters + CO. takes precautions to protect your information. When you submit sensitive information via the website, it is protected online and offline. Any sensitive information we collect (e.g., credit card information) is encrypted and securely transmitted. You can verify this by looking for a lock icon or “Connection is secure” in the address bar. While we use encryption to protect sensitive information transmitted online, we also safeguard your information offline. Only select employees who need the information to perform specific jobs (such as billing or customer service) have access to personally identifiable information. The computers and servers that store this information are kept in a secure environment to prevent any loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, or modification of your personal information.
Links to Other Websites
Our website does contain links to affiliates and other websites. Michell Vine Walters + CO. does not claim nor accept responsibility for any privacy policies, practices, and/or procedures of other such websites. Therefore, we encourage all users and visitors to be aware when they leave our website and to read the privacy statements of every website that collects personally identifiable information. This Privacy Notice/Agreement applies only and solely to the information collected by our website.
Notice to European Union Users
Michelle Vine Walters + CO.’s operations are primarily held in the United States. If you provide information to us, the information will be transferred out of the European Union (EU) and sent to the United States. (The adequacy decision on the EU-US Privacy Shield became operational on July 12, 2016. This framework protects the fundamental rights of anyone in the EU whose personal data is transferred to the United States for commercial purposes. It allows the free transfer of data to companies that are certified in the EU-US under the Privacy Shield.) By providing personal information to us, you are consenting to its storage and use as described in this Notice.
Acceptance of Terms
By using this website, you accept the terms and conditions stipulated in the Privacy Notice/Agreement. If you do not agree with our terms and conditions, please refrain from using our site. Your continued use of our website following the posting of any updates or changes to these terms and conditions signifies your agreement and acceptance of such changes.
