Privacy Policy for QuietCorner.shop

Last Updated: March 27, 2025

Welcome to the Privacy Policy of QuietCorner.shop (“we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your personal information when you visit or make a purchase from QuietCorner.shop (the “Site”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a secure shopping experience. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data.

1. Personal Information We Collect

We collect different types of information to provide and improve our services. The information we collect falls into the following categories:

a. Device Information
When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity. This includes:

  • Your web browser, IP address, time zone, and cookies installed on your device.
  • Data about the pages or products you view, the websites or search terms that referred you to our Site, and how you interact with the Site.

We refer to this data as “Device Information.”

b. Order Information
When you make a purchase or attempt to make a purchase on our Site, we collect the following information:

  • Your name, billing address, shipping address, payment details (e.g., payment method, but not full credit card numbers), email address, and phone number.

We refer to this data as “Order Information.”

c. Information You Voluntarily Provide
You may provide additional information when you:

  • Contact us with inquiries or customer support requests.
  • Sign up for our newsletter or marketing communications.
  • Participate in surveys, promotions, or contests.

2. How We Collect Your Information

We use the following technologies to collect Device Information:

  • Cookies: Small data files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and track your activity. For more information on cookies and how to disable them, visit All About Cookies.
  • Log Files: These track actions on the Site and collect data such as your IP address, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), referring/exit pages, and timestamps.
  • Web Beacons, Tags, and Pixels: Electronic files that help us understand browsing behavior, such as which pages you visit and how long you spend on them.

Order Information is collected directly from you when you provide it during the checkout process or when communicating with us.

3. How We Use Your Personal Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

a. Order Information

  • To process and fulfill your orders, including managing payments, shipping, and returns.
  • To communicate with you about your orders, such as sending order confirmations, updates, or invoices.
  • To screen orders for potential fraud or risk, ensuring a secure transaction process.
  • To provide you with information or promotional offers (e.g., discounts, new products) if you have opted in to receive such communications.

b. Device Information

  • To improve and optimize our Site by analyzing customer interactions and preferences.
  • To enhance our marketing efforts, such as tailoring content or ads to your interests.
  • To monitor and prevent fraudulent activity or unauthorized access to our Site.

4. Sharing Your Personal Information

We share your personal information with third parties only as necessary to provide our services or comply with legal obligations. Here’s how we share your data:

a. Service Providers
We work with third-party service providers to help us operate our business. Examples include:

  • Payment Processors: We use Stripe and PayPal to process payments securely. These providers handle your payment details (e.g., credit card information) directly, and we do not store full payment information on our servers. For more details, see Stripe’s Privacy Policy and PayPal’s Privacy Policy.
  • Shipping Partners: We share your shipping address with carriers to deliver your orders.
  • Analytics Providers: We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our Site. Google Analytics collects Device Information to help us improve our services. Learn more about Google’s privacy practices here. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking via their opt-out tool.

b. Behavioral Advertising
We may use your personal information to serve targeted advertisements through third-party platforms, such as:

  • Facebook: Learn more about opting out of Facebook ads here.
  • Google: Learn more about opting out of Google ads here.
  • Bing: Learn more about opting out of Bing ads here.

You can also opt out of targeted advertising across multiple services by visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance or the Network Advertising Initiative.

c. Legal Compliance and Protection
We may share your information to:

  • Comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes (e.g., responding to subpoenas or court orders).
  • Protect our rights, property, or safety, as well as the rights, property, or safety of our customers or others.
  • Enforce our Terms of Service or other agreements.

5. Your Rights and Choices

a. Opting Out of Marketing Communications
You can opt out of receiving promotional emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any marketing email we send or by contacting us directly at [insert contact email]. Note that even if you opt out of marketing communications, you will still receive transactional emails (e.g., order confirmations).

b. Cookies and Tracking
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more information, visit All About Cookies. However, disabling cookies may affect your experience on our Site.

c. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature. Currently, we do not alter our data collection practices in response to DNT signals, as there is no universal standard for interpreting these signals.

d. European Union (GDPR) and California (CCPA) Rights
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA) or California, you may have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

  • The right to access the personal information we hold about you.
  • The right to request correction or deletion of your personal information.
  • The right to object to or restrict certain types of data processing.
  • The right to data portability (to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format).
  • The right to opt out of the sale of your personal information (note: we do not sell your personal information).

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [insert contact email]. We will respond to your request within the timeframes required by law (e.g., 30 days for GDPR requests, 45 days for CCPA requests).

6. Data Retention

We retain your Order Information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless you request its deletion. For example, we may keep records of your orders to comply with tax or legal requirements. Device Information is typically retained for a shorter period, unless it is needed for security or analytics purposes. If you request deletion of your data, we will remove it from our active systems, though some data may remain in backups for a limited period.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:

  • Using SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption for all transactions on our Site.
  • Storing sensitive data (e.g., payment information) with trusted third-party providers like Stripe and PayPal, which are PCI-DSS compliant.
  • Implementing access controls and security protocols to safeguard our systems.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. International Data Transfers

QuietCorner.shop is based in [insert country, e.g., the United States]. If you are accessing our Site from outside this country, your personal information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. These countries may have different data protection laws than your own. By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your data to these locations. If you are in the EEA, we ensure that such transfers comply with GDPR requirements, such as using Standard Contractual Clauses with our service providers.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly. If you believe we may have collected data from a child under 16, please contact us at [insert contact email].

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or operational needs. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy. If the changes are significant, we may notify you by email or through a notice on our Site. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we handle your personal information.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Mailing Address: 826 W Main St A, Riverton, WY 82501, USA
  • Phone: +1 (504) 312 8085

For EEA residents, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have not handled your data in compliance with GDPR.