Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 27, 2025
Leah Straatsma ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, www.leahstraatsma.com. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Device Information: When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including information about your web browser, IP address, time zone, and some of the cookies that are installed on your device. Additionally, as you browse the Site, we collect information about the individual web pages or products that you view, what websites or search terms referred you to the Site, and information about how you interact with the Site.
We collect Device Information using the following technologies:
Cookies: Data files that are placed on your device or computer and often include an anonymous unique identifier. For more information about cookies, and how to disable cookies, visit http://www.allaboutcookies.org.
Log files: Track actions occurring on the Site and collect data including your IP address, browser type, Internet service provider, referring/exit pages, and date/time stamps.
Web beacons, tags, and pixels: Electronic files used to record information about how you browse the Site.
b. Order Information: When you make a purchase or attempt to make a purchase through the Site, we collect certain information from you, including your name, billing address, shipping address, payment information (including credit card numbers, etc), email address, and phone number.
c. Personal Information Definition: When we talk about "Personal Information" in this Privacy Policy, we are talking about both Device Information and Order Information.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Process and fulfill orders (e.g., payment processing, shipping, and providing order confirmations).
Provide customer support.
Communicate with you about your order or other inquiries.
Screen orders for potential risk or fraud.
Deliver targeted advertisements and marketing communications (when in line with your preferences).
Improve our website and services through analytics and user feedback.
Comply with legal obligations.
3. Sharing Your Information
We share your information with:
Service Providers: To facilitate payment processing, order fulfillment, and marketing efforts. For example:
We use Shopify to power our online store. You can read more about how Shopify uses your Personal Information here: https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy.
We use Google Analytics to understand how our customers use the Site. You can read more about how Google uses your Personal Information here: https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/. You can opt out of Google Analytics here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Legal Authorities: To comply with applicable laws and regulations, respond to subpoenas, or protect our rights.
4. Behavioral Advertising
As described above, we use your Personal Information to provide you with targeted advertisements or marketing communications we believe may be of interest to you. For more information about how targeted advertising works, you can visit the Network Advertising Initiative’s (“NAI”) educational page at http://www.networkadvertising.org/understanding-online-advertising/how-does-it-work.
You can opt out of targeted advertising by:
Additionally, you can opt out of some of these services by visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance’s opt-out portal at: http://optout.aboutads.info/.
5. Your Rights
If you are a European resident, you have the right to:
Access the personal information we hold about you.
Request that your personal information be corrected, updated, or deleted.
Withdraw consent for targeted advertising.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at leah@leahstraatsma.com. Additionally, if you are a European resident, note that your information will be transferred outside of Europe, including to Canada and the United States.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or comply with legal obligations. When you place an order through the Site, we will maintain your Order Information for our records unless and until you ask us to delete this information.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to:
Enhance website functionality.
Analyze website performance.
Deliver personalized ads.
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
8. Do Not Track
Please note that we do not alter our Site’s data collection and use practices when we see a Do Not Track signal from your browser.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before providing any personal information.
10. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The updated version will be indicated by the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. Continued use of our website after changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Leah Straatsma
leah@leahstraatsma.com