Last Updated: 8 October 2024
At “the Stuffed Capsicum,” we are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, interact with our services, and engage with our content. This policy is designed to comply with global privacy regulations, including but not limited to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable data protection laws.
By using “the Stuffed Capsicum” website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
a. Personal Information
When you visit our website, interact with our content, or engage with us, we may collect personal information such as:
- Name
- Email address
- Payment information (for donations or transactions)
- IP address
- Social media account information (if linked or used to log in)
- Any other information you choose to provide (e.g., through contact forms or comment sections)
b. Non-Personal Information
We also collect non-personal information automatically through cookies and other technologies:
- Browser type
- Operating system
- Geographic location
- Pages visited, links clicked, and other browsing data
- Date and time of your visit
- Device type and mobile network information
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide services: To deliver content, respond to your inquiries, and process transactions (e.g., donations).
- To improve user experience: We use cookies and tracking technologies to analyse website performance, monitor traffic, and personalize your experience.
- For communication: To send updates, newsletters, or other communications if you’ve opted in.
- For security and compliance: To protect our website, users, and services from unauthorized access, fraud, and malicious activity. We also comply with legal obligations related to privacy, data protection, and security.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Remember your preferences
- Analyse usage patterns
- Offer personalized content and ads (e.g., through Google AdSense)
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your user experience on our website.
4. Third-Party Services
We use third-party services, including but not limited to Google Analytics and YouTube AdSense, to provide services, process transactions, and display ads. These third-party services may collect information about your interactions with our website under their own privacy policies.
We also partner with platforms like Ko-fi to manage donations and transactions, which are subject to their terms and privacy policies.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes. However, we may share your information in the following cases:
- Service providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website and deliver services.
- Legal obligations: We may disclose personal information if required by law or in response to valid legal processes.
- Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.
6. Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the information we hold about you.
- Correction: Request that we correct any inaccuracies in your information.
- Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
- Objection: Object to certain processing of your information, such as direct marketing.
- Data portability: Request that your data be transferred to another service provider.
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at capsi@thestuffedcapsicum.fun. We may require verification of your identity before fulfilling your request.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. However, no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure. By using our website, you acknowledge that you are assuming the risks related to data transmission.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the services or as required by applicable law. When we no longer need your information, we securely delete or anonymize it.
9. International Data Transfers
If you are located outside of the country where our website is hosted, your information may be transferred to and processed in a country with different data protection laws. By using our services, you consent to such international data transfers.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13 (or equivalent minimum age depending on jurisdiction), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent. If we discover that a child’s personal information has been collected, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
11. Updates to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of the policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:
the Stuffed Capsicum
Email: capsi@thestuffedcapsicum.fun
By continuing to use “the Stuffed Capsicum” website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.