Privacy Policy

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Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

The Sunshine Collaborative ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors and customers. This Privacy Policy describes:

1. How we collect, use, and disclose personal information when you visit our website, thesunshinecollaborative.com (the "Website"), or interact with us. This policy is designed to comply with the Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act (KCDPA).

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Contact Information: When you contact us through our contact form or by email, we collect your name and email address.
• Order Information: If you purchase products from us, we collect your name, billing address, shipping address, email address, and payment information.
• Website Usage Data: We collect information about how you use the Website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and date and time of visits.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To Respond to Inquiries: We use your contact information to respond to your questions and requests.
• To Process Orders: We use your order information to process and fulfill your orders, send you order confirmations and shipping updates, and provide customer support.
• To Improve the Website: We use website usage data to analyze trends, administer the Website, track user movements, and gather demographic information to improve the Website's functionality and content.
• To Send Marketing Communications: With your consent, we may send you emails about new products, promotions, and other updates. You can opt-out of receiving these emails at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in the email.

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We may disclose your personal information to the following third parties:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with service providers who assist us with payment processing, shipping, email marketing, and website analytics. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect and defend our rights or property, or protect the personal safety of users of the Website or the public.

5. Your Rights Under the KCDPA

As a Kentucky resident, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to Access: You have the right to request access to your personal information that we have collected.
• Right to Correction: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal information.
• Right to Deletion: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of your personal information.
• Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request a copy of your personal information in a portable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at leigh@thesunshinecollaborative.com.

6. Sensitive Data

We do not currently collect any sensitive data as defined by the KCDPA. If our data collection practices change in the future, we will update this policy and obtain your consent before processing any sensitive data.

7. Data Protection Assessments

We conduct data protection assessments as required by the KCDPA to ensure that our data processing activities are compliant with the law.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

The Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

10. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at leigh@thesunshinecollaborative.com

Important Notes:

• Cookies: If your website uses cookies, you should include a section explaining what cookies are, how you use them, and how users can manage their cookie preferences.
• Legal Review: As always, it's advisable to have an attorney review this policy to ensure it complies with all applicable laws and regulations, including the KCDPA.

This updated Privacy Policy now includes the necessary elements to align with the KCDPA, including consumer rights, sensitive data considerations, and data protection assessments. Remember to review and update it as needed to reflect your actual data practices.