Introduction
At Antonio Melani® Shoes, Dresses, Purse, Boots, Bags, Handbags, Heels (“Antonio Melani®”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), we respect the privacy of our users and recognize the importance of protecting personal information collected through our website theantoniomelani.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect the personal information provided to us on our Site. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data. By visiting our Site, you agree that your personal information will be handled as described in this Privacy Policy.
What Information Do We Collect?
We collect both personal and non-personal information from you when you use our Site. Personal information refers to any information that can be used to identify you individually, such as your name, address, email address, phone number, etc. Non-personal information refers to information that does not identify you specifically, such as browser information, general demographic information, preference information, etc.
Information You Provide To Us
We collect personal information when you voluntarily provide it to us, such as when you create an account, make purchases, contact us via email or social media, participate in surveys, contests, or promotions, post comments or content, or use certain interactive features on our Site. The types of personal information we may collect include:
- Contact information (such as name, email address, phone number, mailing address)
- Account credentials (such as username, password, security questions)
- Payment information (such as credit/debit card number, expiration date, CVV code, billing address)
- Purchase history (such as items purchased, date of purchase, store location)
- Demographic information (such as age, gender, location, preferences)
- Profile information (such as account settings, interests, preferences, order history)
- User generated content (such as comments, posts, photos, videos, product reviews)
We use this information to provide our products and services, fulfill your orders, customize your browsing experience, communicate with you about our products and services, and for other purposes as described in this policy or otherwise disclosed to you.
Information Collected Automatically
We automatically collect certain types of anonymous information when you use our Site through cookies, web beacons, and other technologies. The types of automatically collected information includes:
- Log data (such as browser type, operating system, date/time stamps, IP address, pages visited)
- Device information (such as device type, device ID, advertising ID, browser and application data)
- Usage data (such as clickstream behavior, pages viewed, referring URLs, ads viewed/clicked, products viewed/searched)
- Location data (such as IP address used to estimate region or city)
We use this information to understand how our Site is used, analyze trends, personalize your browsing experience, associate your device with your account, determine advertising relevance, and for other purposes.
How Do We Use the Information Collected?
We use the personal and non-personal information we collect for a variety of business purposes, including:
- Provide our products, services and features
- Process orders and payments
- Communicate with you about your account, purchases, and our offerings
- Improve the Site and customize your browsing experience
- Understand usage trends and visitor behavior
- Diagnose technical issues and improve performance
- Develop new products and services
- Prevent fraud, abuse, security risks, and illegal activity
- Comply with legal obligations and requirements
- Enforce our Terms of Use and other policies
- Carry out other legitimate business purposes
We also use the information to send periodic emails with special offers, new arrivals, and other communications based on your preferences and interests. You can control the types of emails you receive and unsubscribe at any time.
When Do We Share Your Information?
We will not share or disclose your personal information except in the following circumstances:
- With service providers and partners: We may share your information with vendors and service providers retained in connection with the operation of our business (such as payment processors, shipping companies, marketing partners, analytics providers, website hosts, etc). These parties only have access to the personal information needed to perform their functions and are required to protect and secure the data.
- During business transitions: If we go through a business transition, such as a merger, acquisition, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of some or all of our assets, your information may be shared or transferred as part of that transaction.
- With affiliates: We may share some personal information with our corporate affiliates to provide joint content, services, and offers. Our affiliates are required to use such information in compliance with this Privacy Policy.
- To comply with laws: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or valid legal process, such as a subpoena or court order. We may also disclose information to assist government enforcement agencies or to protect our rights and property.
- With your consent: We may share certain personal information with third parties when we have your consent to do so. This consent would be obtained at the time the information is collected or prior to sharing it with the third party.
How Long Do We Retain Your Information?
We retain your personal information as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, while we have an ongoing relationship with you (such as when you have an account), or as required by law. We may retain certain limited information about you even after you close your account if it may be necessary for business, legal, or compliance purposes.
Your Data Protection Rights
You have certain rights with respect to the personal data we collect about you. These rights include:
- Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you and receive a copy of such data.
- Correction: If you believe the personal data we have about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you can request that it be corrected or supplemented.
- Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions prescribed by law.
- Restriction of Processing: You can request limits on how we use your personal data.
- Objection: You can object to any processing of your personal data that we carry out based on legitimate or public interests.
- Portability: You can ask for a copy of certain personal data for transmission to another controller.
- Withdrawal of Consent: If we obtain your consent for certain processing activities, you may withdraw such consent at any time.
Please note that these rights are not absolute and certain exceptions apply under data protection laws. If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us as indicated under “How to Contact Us”. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws.
How Do We Protect Your Information?
We take appropriate measures to safeguard the information we collect, use, and retain about you. We maintain administrative, technical and physical safeguards designed to protect the personal information you provide against accidental, unlawful or unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure.
While we follow generally accepted standards to protect your personal information, no electronic data transmissions or storage of information can be completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your personal information.
Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 18. If you learn that a child has provided us with personal information in violation of this Privacy Policy, you can alert us through the contact information below. We will take appropriate measures to investigate and delete the child’s information from our systems.
Links to Third-Party Sites
Our Site contains links to other websites for your convenience and information. These third-party websites may be operated by companies not affiliated with Antonio Melani®. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites, even those linked from our Site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any third parties or their websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you access through our Site.
International Visitors
Our Site is hosted in the United States and intended for visitors located within the US. If you choose to access the Site from other regions of the world, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States in accordance with US laws and this Privacy Policy. The data protection and privacy laws of the US may not be as comprehensive as those in other countries. By using our Site, you consent to the collection and use of your information as set forth in this Privacy Policy.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may periodically update this Privacy Policy by posting a new version on our Site. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information about our privacy practices. Your use of our Site constitutes acceptance of the posted Privacy Policy.
Conclusion
We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use your information to deliver the best experience possible on our Site. Please contact us if you have any additional questions regarding our privacy practices. We regularly review our compliance with this Privacy Policy. If we find our Site does not meet the commitments set forth in this policy, we will promptly notify you by email. Thank you for choosing Antonio Melani®!
