Privacy policy

**Effective Date:** 09/09/2024

At **Attractive Candle**, your privacy is a top priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or purchase our products. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

#### 1. **Information We Collect**
We collect both personal and non-personal information to process your orders and improve your experience. The types of information we collect include:

- **Personal Information** (provided by you):
- Name
- Email address
- Shipping and billing addresses
- Payment details (processed securely by third-party payment processors)
- Phone number
- Account details (if you register an account with us)

- **Non-Personal Information** (collected automatically):
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Cookies and usage data (to enhance user experience)

#### 2. **How We Use Your Information**
We use the collected information to:

- Process and fulfill your orders
- Communicate with you about your purchases, including order confirmation, shipping updates, and customer service inquiries
- Send promotional content, special offers, or newsletters (only if you opt-in)
- Improve our website, products, and services through analytics
- Personalize your shopping experience and recommend products

#### 3. **How We Protect Your Information**
Attractive Candle takes the security of your personal information seriously. We implement a variety of security measures to ensure your data is protected from unauthorized access or disclosure, including:

- Encryption of sensitive data
- Secure third-party payment gateways for processing transactions
- Restricted access to personal data on our servers

We do not store your full payment details. All payment information is securely handled by our payment processing partners.

#### 4. **Cookies and Tracking Technologies**
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your shopping experience. Cookies allow us to:

- Recognize you when you return to our website
- Keep track of your shopping cart
- Analyze website performance and usage

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings, but please note that disabling cookies may affect your shopping experience.

#### 5. **Third-Party Services**
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers to help us operate our website, process payments, and fulfill orders. These third parties are contractually obligated to protect your information and may only use it to perform specific tasks on our behalf.

Examples of third-party services include:
- Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
- Shipping carriers
- Marketing and email services

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

#### 6. **Your Choices**
You have control over your personal information, and you can:

- Opt out of receiving marketing emails by following the unsubscribe link in any promotional email.
- Request to access, correct, or delete your personal information by contacting us at [Insert Contact Email].
- Manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

#### 7. **Data Retention**
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, such as completing transactions and complying with legal obligations.

#### 8. **Children’s Privacy**
Attractive Candle does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take immediate steps to delete that information.

#### 9. **Changes to This Privacy Policy**
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page, and the effective date will be revised accordingly. Please review this policy periodically to stay informed.

#### 10. **Contact Us**
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:

**Attractive Candle**
Email: [Insert Contact Email]
Phone: [Insert Contact Phone Number]

Thank you for trusting Attractive Candle with your personal information. We are committed to ensuring your privacy and providing a safe and enjoyable shopping experience.