INTRODUCTION

Last updated 04.05.2023

Scott Theodore Moroschan (“me,“ “we” or “us” or “our”) respects the privacy of our users (“user” or “you”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website EmotionalFragranceDesign.com, including any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application related or connected thereto (collectively, the “Site”).

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time and for any reason. We will alert you about any changes by updating the “Last Updated” date of this Privacy Policy. Any changes or modifications will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Privacy Policy on the Site, and you waive the right to receive specific notice of each such change or modification.

You are encouraged to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed of updates. You will be deemed to have been made aware of, will be subject to, and will be deemed to have accepted the changes in any revised Privacy Policy by your continued use of the Site after the date such revised Privacy Policy is posted.

This Privacy Policy was created using Termly’s  Privacy Policy Generator and OpenAI GTP-4.

COLLECTION OF YOUR INFORMATION

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Site includes:

Personal Data

Personally identifiable information, such as your name, shipping address, email address, and telephone number, and demographic information, such as your age, gender, hometown, and interests, that you voluntarily give to us when you register with the Site, or when you choose to participate in various activities related to the Site, such as online chat and message boards. You are under no obligation to provide us with personal information of any kind, however your refusal to do so may prevent you from using certain features of the Site.

Derivative Data

Information our servers automatically collect when you access the Site, such as your IP address, your browser type, your operating system, your access times, and the pages you have viewed directly before and after accessing the Site.

Financial Data

Financial information, such as data related to your payment method (e.g. valid credit card number, card brand, expiration date) that we may collect when you purchase, order, return, exchange, or request information about our services from the Site. We store only very limited, if any, financial information that we collect. Otherwise, all financial information is stored by our payment processor, Stripe, and you are encouraged to review their privacy policy and contact them directly for responses to your questions.

Data From Contests, Giveaways, and Surveys

Personal and other information you may provide when entering contests or giveaways and/or responding to surveys. This may include your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, age, gender, preferences, and any other information you voluntarily provide as part of your entry or response.” Feel free to modify the list of specific data types to accurately reflect the information you collect during contests, giveaways, and surveys.

USE OF YOUR INFORMATION

Having accurate information about you permits us to provide you with a smooth, efficient, and customized experience. Specifically, we may use information collected about you via the Site to: (1) administer sweepstakes, promotions, and contests; (2) assist law enforcement and respond to subpoena; (3) compile anonymous statistical data and analysis for use internally or with third parties; (4) create and manage your account; (5) deliver targeted advertising, coupons, newsletters, and other information regarding promotions and the Site to you; (6) mail you regarding your account or order; (7) enable user-to-user communications; (8) fulfill and manage purchases, orders, payments, and other transactions related to the Site; (9) generate a personal profile about you to make future visits to the Site [and our mobile application] more personalized; (10) increase the efficiency and operation of the Site; (11) monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve your experience with the Site; (12) notify you of updates to the Site, (13) offer new products, services, andor recommendations to you; (14) perform other business activities as needed; (15) prevent fraudulent transactions, monitor against theft, and protect against criminal activity; (16) process payments and refunds, (17) request feedback and contact you about your use of the Site; (18) resolve disputes and troubleshoot problems; (19) respond to product and customer service requests; (20) send you a newsletter; andor (21) solicit support for the Site.

DISCLOSURE OF YOUR INFORMATION

We may share information we have collected about you in certain situations. Your information may be disclosed as follows:

By Law or to Protect Rights

If we believe the release of information about you is necessary to respond to legal process, to investigate or remedy potential violations of our policies, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of others, we may share your information as permitted or required by any applicable law, rule, or regulation.  This includes exchanging information with other entities for fraud protection and credit risk reduction.

Third-Party Service Providers

We may share your information with third parties that perform services for us or on our behalf, including payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting services, customer service, and marketing assistance. Our website may contain links to third-party websites and applications of interest that are not affiliated with us. Once you have used these links to leave our website, any information you provide to these third parties is not covered by this Privacy Policy. We are not responsible for the privacy practices employed by those third parties or the information or content their websites contain. Therefore, we strongly advise you to inform yourself about the privacy policies and practices of those third parties. Here are some questions you should ask or aspects you should look for when reviewing third-party privacy policies:

1. What information do they collect and how is it collected?
2. How do they use your personal information?
3. Do they share your information with other parties? If so, with whom and for what purposes?
4. How do they store and protect your personal information?
5. What are your rights regarding your personal information held by them, and how can you exercise those rights?
6. Do they use cookies or other tracking technologies, and how can you manage your preferences?

By understanding the answers to these questions, you can make an informed decision about whether to continue using the third-party website or service.

Marketing Communications

With your consent, or with an opportunity for you to withdraw consent, we may share your information with third parties for marketing purposes, as permitted by law.

Interactions with Other Users

If you interact with other users of the Site, those users may see your name, profile photo, and descriptions of your activity, including sending invitations to other users, chatting with other users, liking posts, following blogs.

Online Postings

When you post comments, contributions or other content to the Site, your posts may be viewed by all users and may be publicly distributed outside the Site [and our mobile application] in perpetuity.

Other Third Parties

We may share your information with advertisers and investors for the purpose of conducting general business analysis. We may also share your information with such third parties for marketing purposes, as permitted by law.

Sale or Bankruptcy

If we reorganize or sell all or a portion of our assets, undergo a merger, or are acquired by another entity, we may transfer your information to the successor entity. If we go out of business or enter bankruptcy, your information would be an asset transferred or acquired by a third party. You acknowledge that such transfers may occur and that the transferee may decline honor commitments we made in this Privacy Policy.

We are not responsible for the actions of third parties with whom you share personal or sensitive data, and we have no authority to manage or control third-party solicitations. If you no longer wish to receive correspondence, emails or other communications from third parties, you are responsible for contacting the third party directly.

TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

Cookies and Web Beacons

We may use cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels, and other tracking technologies on the Site to help customize the Site and improve your experience. When you access the Site, your personal information is not collected through the use of tracking technology. Most browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can remove or reject cookies, but be aware that such action could affect the availability and functionality of the Site. You may not decline web beacons. However, they can be rendered ineffective by declining all cookies or by modifying your web browser’s settings to notify you each time a cookie is tendered, permitting you to accept or decline cookies on an individual basis.

Internet-Based Advertising

Additionally, we may use third-party software to serve ads on the Site, implement email marketing campaigns, and manage other interactive marketing initiatives. This third-party software may use cookies or similar tracking technology to help manage and optimize your online experience with us. For more information about opting-out of interest-based ads, visit the  Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out Tool  or  Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out Tool .

Website Analytics

We may also partner with selected third-party vendors, such as Google Analytics, and others, to allow tracking technologies and remarketing services on the Site through the use of first party cookies and third-party cookies, to, among other things, analyze and track users’ use of the Site, determine the popularity of certain content and better understand online activity. By accessing the Site, you consent to the collection and use of your information by third-party vendors. You are encouraged to review their privacy policy and contact them directly for responses to your questions. We do not transfer personal information to these third-party vendors. However, if you do not want any information to be collected and used by tracking technologies, you can visit the third-party vendor or the  Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out Tool  or  Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out Tool.

You should be aware that getting a new computer, installing a new browser, upgrading an existing browser, or erasing or otherwise altering your browser’s cookies files may also clear certain opt-out cookies, plug-ins, or settings.

THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES

The Site may contain links to third-party websites and applications of interest, including advertisements and external services, that are not affiliated with us. Once you have used these links to leave the Site, any information you provide to these third parties is not covered by this Privacy Policy, and we cannot guarantee the safety and privacy of your information. Before visiting and providing any information to any third-party websites, you should inform yourself of the privacy policies and practices (if any) of the third party responsible for that website, and should take those steps necessary to, in your discretion, protect the privacy of your information. We are not responsible for the content or privacy and security practices and policies of any third parties, including other sites, services or applications that may be linked to or from the Site.

SECURITY OF YOUR INFORMATION

We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to us, please be aware that despite our efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse. Any information disclosed online is vulnerable to interception and misuse by unauthorized parties. Therefore, we cannot guarantee complete security if you provide personal information. While we strive to protect your personal information, it is also important for you to take steps to ensure the security of your information. We recommend that you use strong, unique passwords for your account and avoid using the same password for different online services. Be cautious when sharing your personal information online, especially on public forums or with individuals you do not know personally. Regularly monitor your account activity and report any suspicious or unauthorized activities to us immediately.

POLICY FOR CHILDREN

We do not knowingly solicit information from or market to children under the age of 13. If you become aware of any data we have collected from children under age 13, please contact us using the contact information provided below.

CONTROLS FOR DO-NOT-TRACK FEATURES

Most web browsers and some mobile operating systems include a Do-Not-Track (“DNT”) feature or setting you can activate to signal your privacy preference not to have data about your online browsing activities monitored and collected. No uniform technology standard for recognizing and implementing DNT signals has been finalized. As such, we do not currently respond to DNT browser signals or any other mechanism that automatically communicates your choice not to be tracked online. If a standard for online tracking is adopted that we must follow in the future, we will inform you about that practice in a revised version of this Privacy Policy. Most web browsers and some mobile operating systems include a Do-Not-Track (“DNT”) feature or setting you can activate to signal your privacy preference not to have data about your online browsing activities monitored and collected. If you set the DNT signal on your browser, we will respond to such DNT browser signals.

OPTIONS REGARDING YOUR INFORMATION

Account Information

You may at any time review or change the information in your account or terminate your account by: (1) logging into your account settings and updating your account; or (2) contacting us at Getintouch@scottmoroschan.com with your account termination request.”

Upon your request to terminate your account, we will deactivate or delete your account and information from our active databases. However, some information may be retained in our files to prevent fraud, troubleshoot problems, assist with any investigations, enforce our Terms of Use and/or comply with legal requirements.

Emails and Communications

If you no longer wish to receive correspondence, emails, or other communications from us, you may opt-out by: (1) noting your preferences at the time you register your account with the Site; (2) logging into your account settings and updating your preferences; or (3) contacting us using the contact information provided below.

If you no longer wish to receive correspondence, emails, or other communications from third parties, you are responsible for contacting the third party directly.

CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS

California Civil Code Section 1798.83, also known as the “Shine The Light” law, permits our users who are California residents to request and obtain from us, once a year and free of charge, information about categories of personal information (if any) we disclosed to third parties for direct marketing purposes and the names and addresses of all third parties with which we shared personal information in the immediately preceding calendar year. If you are a California resident and would like to make such a request, please submit your request in writing to us using the contact information provided below.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

In accordance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to request that we disclose what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell about you. You also have the right to request the deletion of your personal information that we have collected or maintained, subject to certain exceptions. To exercise your rights under the CCPA, please submit a verifiable consumer request by contacting us using the contact information provided below. We will respond to your request within 45 days of receiving a verifiable consumer request. Please note that we are only required to respond to two such requests per consumer each year.

If you are under 18 years of age, reside in California, and have a registered account with the Site, you have the right to request removal of unwanted data that you publicly post on the Site.

To request removal of such data, please contact us using the contact information provided below, and include the email address associated with your account and a statement that you reside in California. We will make sure the data is not publicly displayed on the Site, but please be aware that the data may not be completely or comprehensively removed from our systems.

GDPR COMPLIANCE

For users located in the European Union, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The GDPR grants users in the EU certain rights regarding their personal data. These rights include:

1. The right to be informed: You have the right to be informed about the collection and use of your personal data. This Privacy Policy provides you with this information.
2. The right of access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
3. The right to rectification: You have the right to request the correction of any inaccurate personal data we hold about you or to complete any incomplete personal data.
4. The right to erasure: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data, under certain conditions.
5. The right to restrict processing: You have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
6. The right to data portability: You have the right to request the transfer of your personal data to another organization or directly to you, under certain conditions.
7. The right to object: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
8. Rights related to automated decision-making and profiling: You have the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects concerning you or significantly affects you, under certain conditions.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided in the “CONTACT US” section of this Privacy Policy. We will respond to your request within one month. If we are unable to take action regarding your request, we will inform you of the reason.

Please note that we may need to verify your identity before processing your request. This is a security measure to ensure that personal data is not disclosed to anyone who does not have the right to receive it.

CONTACT US

If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: Getintouch@scottmoroschan.com

PERSONAL NOTE FROM EMOTIONALFRAGRANCEDESIGN.COM

We want to assure you that it’s our sincere intention to provide you with a great experience while using our EmotionalFragranceDesign.com. We understand the importance of protecting your privacy and personal information, and we are committed to doing so as outlined in this Privacy Policy. Our team works diligently to ensure that your data is treated with respect and care. If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us using the contact information provided in the “CONTACT US” section. Your trust means a lot to us, and we’re here to help make your experience with EmotionalFragranceDesign.com the best it can be.

Warm regards,

Scott T. Moroschan / EmotionalFragranceDesign.com