Welcome to Ear For You. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website (https://www.ear-4-you.com) or use our services.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Data
We may collect personal data that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Email address (e.g., when you subscribe to our newsletter)
1.2 Automatically Collected Data
We automatically collect certain data when you visit our site, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Time zone setting
- Operating system and platform
- Device type
- Pages viewed and navigation paths
- Time spent on each page
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for various purposes, including:
- To provide services: We use your data to deliver content, process transactions, and provide customer support.
- To communicate with you: We send newsletters, promotional content, and service-related updates, if you have opted in.
- For analytics: We use Google Analytics to analyze how users interact with our site, improving your experience and our content.
- For advertising: Google AdSense and other advertising partners use cookies to serve personalized ads.
- For affiliate marketing: We may earn a commission through affiliate links, such as those with Amazon.
3. Legal Bases for Processing Personal Data (GDPR Compliance)
We process your personal data under the following legal bases:
- Consent: You have given explicit consent to the processing of your data for one or more specific purposes.
- Contractual necessity: Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which you are a party.
- Legitimate interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, such as improving our website and services, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights and interests.
4. Your Rights
4.1 GDPR (European Union Residents)
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Right to access: You can request copies of your personal data.
- Right to rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccurate information.
- Right to erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data.
- Right to restrict processing: You can request that we limit the processing of your data.
- Right to data portability: You can request that we transfer your data to another organization.
- Right to object: You can object to the processing of your personal data.
- Right to withdraw consent: You can withdraw your consent at any time.
4.2 CCPA/CPRA (California Residents)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under CCPA/CPRA:
- Right to know: You have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal data we have collected about you.
- Right to delete: You can request that we delete your personal data.
- Right to opt-out: You can opt-out of the sale of your personal data.
- Right to non-discrimination: You have the right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your privacy rights.
4.3 Other Global Privacy Laws
Residents of other jurisdictions may have similar rights under applicable laws. We will respect these rights to the extent required by law.
5. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share your information with:
- Service providers: Third-party vendors who assist in our operations (e.g., email services, analytics, advertising).
- Affiliates: Companies or services we are affiliated with, such as Amazon, for the purposes of earning commission.
- Legal authorities: If required by law or to protect our legal rights.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
6.1 Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our site, analyze site traffic, and serve targeted ads. You can control cookie settings through your browser.
6.2 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to collect and analyze data about how visitors use our site. Google Analytics may set cookies on your device to gather information.
6.3 Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display ads. AdSense uses cookies to show personalized ads based on your browsing history.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no online platform is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions), and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.
10. International Data Transfers
We operate globally, and your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of your country of residence. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in these transfers.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at: contact@ear-4-you.com