Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy Overview
This document outlines how we handle your personal data when you browse or shop at www.consultingcomedy.com (hereafter referred to as "the Website").
Collection of Personal Data
Whenever you visit the Website, we automatically gather specific details about your device. This includes your web browser type, IP address, time zone, and certain cookies present on your device. Furthermore, as you navigate through the Website, we track the web pages or products you view, the websites or search terms that led you to the Website, and your interaction patterns on the Website. This data is collectively termed as “Device Data”.
We acquire Device Data through:
- "Cookies": Small data files placed on your device or computer, usually with a unique identifier. For more on cookies and how to disable them, visit All About Cookies.
- "Log files": These record activities on the Website and gather data including your IP address, browser type, Internet service provider, referring/exit pages, and timestamp data.
- Electronic files like “Web beacons”, “tags”, and “pixels” used to track your browsing behavior on the Website.
When you make or attempt to make a purchase through the Website, we collect certain information from you. This includes your name, billing and shipping addresses, payment details, email address, and phone number, known as “Order Data”.
In this policy, “Personal Data” refers to both Device Data and Order Data.
Usage of Your Personal Data
We primarily use the Order Data to process and fulfill orders made via the Website. This includes managing payment information, shipping, and sending invoices/order confirmations. Additionally, we use Order Data to:
- Communicate with you.
- Screen orders for potential risks or fraud.
- Provide you with product or service information, in line with your preferences.
Device Data helps us screen for potential risks and fraud (particularly using your IP address) and to generally enhance and optimize our Website (such as by generating analytics on our customers’ browsing and interaction with the Website, and evaluating our marketing and advertising campaigns’ effectiveness).
Sharing Your Personal Data
We share your Personal Data with third parties to assist us in using your Personal Data as described above. For instance, we use Shopify for our online store operations, and their privacy policy can be viewed here. Google Analytics is also employed to understand how our customers use the Website; their privacy usage is detailed here. You can opt-out of Google Analytics here.
We may also share your Personal Data to comply with applicable laws and regulations, respond to lawful requests for information we receive, or protect our rights.
Behavioral Advertising
We utilize your Personal Data for targeted advertisements or marketing communications we believe you might find interesting. For more on how targeted advertising functions, visit the NAI’s page.
You can opt out of targeted advertising through these links:
Opt-out of some services by visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance’s portal.
Do Not Track Notice
Please be aware that our Website’s data collection and usage practices remain unchanged even when your browser sends a Do Not Track signal.
Your Rights
If you reside in Europe, you’re entitled to access the personal information we hold about you, and request correction, update, or deletion of your personal data. If you wish to exercise this right, please reach out to us at the contact information below.
Additionally, European residents should know that we process your information to fulfill contracts (such as if you make an order through the Website), or to pursue our legitimate business interests. Your information may be transferred outside of Europe, including to Canada and the United States.
Data Retention
We maintain your Order Data in our records unless and until you ask us to delete this information.
Policy Updates
We may occasionally update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices, or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.
Contact Information
For queries, more details about our privacy practices, or if you wish to lodge a complaint, please reach out to us via email at consultingcomedyshop@gmail.com.