PRIVACY POLICY
Last Revised: April 19, 2021
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This policy describes how the COMPANY ("Refreshful Designs, LLC", "Refreshful Designs", "Kim Zeigler", "Kim", "I", "Me", "She") collects, uses, and shares personal information of the USER ("you" personally and, if applicable, "you" collectively on behalf of the entity for whom you are using the WEBSITE)
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To read each topic of the PRIVACY POLICY, either scroll through or click on the links below:
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Where Does The COMPANY Store The USER's Personal Information?
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How Does The COMPANY protect the USER's Personal Information?
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Does The COMPANY Disclose The Information It Collects To Outside Parties?
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In addition to reviewing the PRIVACY POLICY, the USER also acknowledges that they have read the HEALTHCARE DISCLAIMER and TERMS OF USE.
WHAT TYPES OF INFORMATION DOES THE COMPANY COLLECT?
The COMPANY receives, collects and stores any information the USER enters on the COMPANY's WEBSITE or provides to the COMPANY in any other way. In addition, the COMPANY collects the Internet protocol (IP) address used to connect your computer to the Internet; login; e-mail address; password; computer and connection information and purchase history. The COMPANY may use software tools to measure and collect session information, including page response times, length of visits to certain pages, page interaction information, and methods used to browse away from the page. The COMPANY also collects personally identifiable information (including name, email, password, communications); payment details (including credit card information), comments, feedback, product reviews, recommendations, and personal profile.
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When the USER conducts a transaction on the COMPANY's WEBSITE, as part of the process, the COMPANY collects personal information the USER gives us such as the USER's name, address and email address. The USER's personal information will be used for the specific reasons stated above only.
HOW DOES THE COMPANY USE THE USER'S PERSONAL INFORMATION?
The COMPANY may use the information it collects from the USER when they create an account, make purchases, subscribe to email newsletters, respond to a survey or marketing communication, visit the website pages, or use certain other site features in the following ways:
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To provide and operate services or to process returns.
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To offer a better customer experience.
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To efficiently process transactions.
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To identify the USER when they visit the COMPANY Website.
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To improve the COMPANY's services and product offerings.
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To conduct analytics.
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To respond to inquiries related to support, or other requests.
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For internal administrative purposes, as well as to manage relationships.
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When a USER chooses to opt-in to receive the COMPANY's e-mail newsletter, the COMPANY may send the USER periodic newsletter e-mails, including, but not limited to, send marketing and promotional materials, including information relating to its products, services, sales, or promotions. If the USER would no longer like to receive newsletter e-mail from the COMPANY, the USER is welcome to unsubscribe at any time by clicking unsubscribe at the bottom of one of the COMPANY's email communications.
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To comply with any applicable laws and regulations.
WHERE DOES THE COMPANY STORE THE USER'S PERSONAL INFORMATION?
The COMPANY is hosted on the Wix.com platform. Wix.com provides the COMPANY with the online platform that allows the COMPANY to sell its products and services to you. The USER's data may be stored through Wix.com’s data storage, databases and the general Wix.com applications. Wix.com stores the USER's data on secure servers behind a firewall.
All direct payment gateways offered by Wix.com and used by the COMPANY adhere to the standards set by PCI-DSS as managed by the PCI Security Standards Council, which is a joint effort of brands like Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. PCI-DSS requirements help ensure the secure handling of credit card information by our store and its service providers.
HOW DOES THE COMPANY PROTECT THE USER'S PERSONAL INFORMATION?
No method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is fully secure. While the COMPANY uses reasonable efforts to protect the USER's personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, the COMPANY cannot guarantee the security of the USER's personal information. In the event that the COMPANY are required by law to inform the USER of any unauthorized access to your personal information the COMPANY may notify the USER electronically, in writing, or by telephone, if permitted to do so by law. The USER's personal information is contained behind secured networks and is only accessible by a limited number of persons who have special access rights to such systems, and are required to keep the information confidential.
The COMPANY's Website may permit the USER to create an account and they will then be prompted to create a password. The USER is responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their password, and the USER is responsible for any access to or use of their account by someone else that has obtained the USER's password, whether or not such access or use has been authorized by the USER. The USER should notify the COMPANY of any unauthorized use of their password or account.
HOW DOES THE COMPANY USE "COOKIES"?
(Cookies are pieces of information that a website transfers to a user's computer hard drive for record-keeping purposes. Cookies make using a website easier by saving a user's passwords and preferences for them, among other things.)
Cookies on the COMPANY's WEBSITE are restricted for use only and do not transfer any personal information to any third party. Most internet browsers are initially set up to accept cookies. The USER can, however, reset their browser to refuse all cookies or indicate when a cookie is being sent. The USER
should consult the technical information relevant to their browser for instructions. If the USER chooses to disable their cookies setting or refuse to accept a cookie, some parts of the WEBSITE may not function properly or may be considerably slower.
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The COMPANY uses the following cookies on the Site:
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The COMPANY uses Google Analytics to analyze visitor behavior to better enhance the USER's experience with the COMPANY's WEBSITE and brand as a whole. This service provider is not permitted to use the information collected on the COMPANY's behalf except to help the COMPANY conduct and improve its business. You may visit the Google Analytics GDPR compliance page for more information: https://privacy.google.com/businesses/compliance/#?modal_active=none.
The information used in all visitor analysis is anonymous whenever possible. The COMPANY does not use any information in an attempt to personally identify the USER. The COMPANY handles all information as personal data for as long as it contains client targeting information, such as an IP address. Any data collected that can be linked to a certain customer in some way are treated as personal information.
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FIRST-PARTY COOKIES:
THIRD-PARTY COOKIES:
DOES THE COMPANY DISCLOSE THE INFORMATION IT COLLECTS TO OUTSIDE PARTIES?
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The COMPANY do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties the USER's personally identifiable information. “Outside Parties” does not include website hosting partners and other parties who assists the COMPANY in operating its Website, conducting its business, or servicing the USER, so long as those parties agree to keep the information confidential. In addition to the specific situations discussed elsewhere in this policy, the COMPANY does disclose information in the following situations:
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OTHER DISCLOSURES WITH YOUR CONSENT
The COMPANY may ask if the USER would like the COMPANY to share their information with other unaffiliated third parties who are not described elsewhere in this policy.
OTHER DISCLOSURES WITHOUT YOUR CONSENT
The COMPANY may disclose information in response to subpoenas, warrants, or court orders, or in connection with any legal process, or to comply with relevant laws. The COMPANY may also share the USER's information in order to establish or exercise its rights, to defend against a legal claim, to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding possible illegal activities, suspected fraud, safety of person or property, or a violation of the COMPANY's policies, or to comply with the USER's request for the shipment of products to or the provision of services by a third party intermediary.
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PARTNER PROMOTION
The COMPANY may offer contests, sweepstakes, or other promotions with third party partners. If the USER decides to enter a contest, sweepstakes, or promotion that is sponsored by a third party partner the information that the USER provides will be shared with the COMPANY and the third party partner. The third party partner's use of the USER's information is not governed by this COMPANY's privacy policy.
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SERVICE PROVIDERS
The COMPANY may share the USER's information with service providers. Among other things service providers may help the COMPANY to administer its website, conduct surveys, provide technical support, process payments, and assist in the fulfillment of orders.​
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AFFILIATE LINK DISCLOSURES
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has guidelines regarding endorsements and testimonials to protect you from misleading advertising that’s been paid for by a company. Because The COMPANY is an income source and does occasionally include endorsements and testimonials, it’s important to disclose the following:
The COMPANY only endorse and promote products The COMPANY trust and use personally.
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The COMPANY is a source of income and may be used to promote products, services, or other businesses.
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The COMPANY only share and promote products/services/businesses that the COMPANY have actually used and believe could be beneficial to The USER.
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The COMPANY may use affiliate links within the website and/or blog that The COMPANY may make a small percentage of each sale. Affiliate link do not result in additional charges or cost to The USER.
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Mentions of related products/services/businesses within the content of the COMPANY's website and/or blog may or may not be noted as an affiliate in every reference.
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Products provided to the COMPANY for review are given free of charge. However, this doesn’t guarantee a positive review – The COMPANY always review honestly and openly. The COMPANY does not endorse or post about products The COMPANY does not believe in.
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My goal is to share my expertise and provide helpful content while generating a small profit to make a living for myself.
USER CHOICES
The USER can make the following choices regarding his/her personal information:
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PROMOTIONAL EMAILS
The USER may choose to provide the COMPANY with an email address for the purpose of allowing the COMPANY to send free promotional materials to them, as well as targeted offers from third parties. The USER can stop receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions in e-mails that they receive. If the USER decides not to receive promotional emails, the COMPANY may still send the USER service related communications.
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ACCESS TO YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
If required by law, upon request, the COMPANY will grant the USER reasonable access to their personal information that the COMPANY has about them. The USER may request access to their personal information by CONTACTING the COMPANY owner, Kim, by email at kim@refreshfuldesigns.com.
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CHANGES TO YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
The COMPANY relies on the USER to update and correct their personal information. The COMPANY's Website allows the USER to modify or delete their account profile. Note that the COMPANY may keep historical information in its backup files as permitted by law. If the COMPANY's Website does not permit the USER to update or correct certain information CONTACT the COMPANY owner, Kim, by email at kim@refreshfuldesigns.com.
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DELETION OF YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
Typically the COMPANY retains the USER's personal information for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. If required by law, the USER may, however, request information about how long the COMPANY keeps a specific type of information, or request that the COMPANY delete their personal information by CONTACTING the COMPANY owner, Kim, by email at kim@refreshfuldesigns.com. In addition, the COMPANY may keep the USER's personal information as needed to comply with its legal obligations, resolve disputes, and/or enforce any of its agreements.
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REVOCATION OF CONSENT
If the USER revokes their consent for the processing of personal information then the COMPANY may no longer be able to provide the USER services. In some cases, the COMPANY may limit or deny the USER's request to revoke consent if the law permits or requires the COMPANY to do so, or if the COMPANY is unable to adequately verify the USERS identity. The USER may revoke consent to processing (where such processing is based upon consent) by CONTACTING the COMPANY owner, Kim, by email at kim@refreshfuldesigns.com.
​THIRD-PARTY LINKS
In an attempt to provide the USER with increased value, the COMPANY may include third party links on its site. These linked sites have separate and independent privacy policies. The COMPANY therefore has no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites. Nonetheless, the COMPANY seeks to protect the integrity of its WEBSITE and welcome any feedback about these linked sites (including if a specific link does not work). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the COMPANY has no control over the privacy practices of websites or applications that it does not own.
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The Company shall use commercially reasonable efforts to restrict unauthorized access to our data and files. However no system whether or not password protected can be entirely impenetrable. You acknowledge that it may be possible for an unauthorized third party to access, view, copy, modify, or distribute the data and files you store using the Site. Use of the Site is completely at your own risk.
TRANSMISSION OF INFORMATION ACROSS NATIONAL BORDERS
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The COMPANY's WEBSITE and various information it collects are operated on servers located in various jurisdictions, including the United States. When the USER accesses or uses the WEBSITE and/or its services, personal information about the USER may be transferred outside the country in which they are situated to these other locations. The COMPANY take steps to treat personal information using the same privacy principles that apply pursuant to the law of the country in which the COMPANY first received the USER's information. By the USER submitting their personal information to the COMPANY, they agree to the transfer, storage and processing of their information in a country other than their country of residence including, but not necessarily limited to, the United States. If the USER would like more information concerning the COMPANY's attempts to apply the privacy principles applicable in one jurisdiction to data when it goes to another jurisdiction the USER can CONTACT the COMPANY owner, Kim, by email at kim@refreshfuldesigns.com.
​CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
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The COMPANY does not intentionally collect any personal information from children under the age of 13. If the USER is under the age of 13, they can look at the COMPANY's WEBSITE, but should not make a purchase, register, or submit personal information to the COMPANY. If one feels that the COMPANY has collected data on a child, please CONTACT the COMPANY owner, Kim, by email at kim@refreshfuldesigns.com.
CHANGES TO THE COMPANY'S POLICY
The COMPANY may change its privacy policy and practices over time. To the extent that the COMPANY's policy changes in a material way, the policy that was in place at the time that the USER submitted personal information to the COMPANY will generally govern that information unless the COMPANY
receives the USER's consent to the new privacy policy.
CONTACT THE COMPANY
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If the USER has any questions or comments about the COMPANY's privacy policy, please CONTACT the COMPANY owner, Kim, by email at kim@refreshfuldesigns.com.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
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Please visit the COMPANY's TERMS & CONDITIONS which outlines the use, disclaimers, and limitations of liability governing the use of the COMPANY's WEBSITE.
USER CONSENT
By using the COMPANY's WEBSITE (refreshfuldesigns.com), the USER consents to the COMPANY's privacy policy.
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