Privacy Policy
Last Updated June 7, 2022
we at project alchimie™ (“we”, “our”, “us”) share this Privacy Policy (the “Policy”) with you as a user or viewer of projectalchimie.com. project alchimie™ operates the projectalchimie.com website, which provides the Service. this page is used to inform website visitors how we use the information shared with us through the collection, use, and disclosure of ‘Personally Identifiable Information’ (“PII”) when using our website (the “Service”).
PII is information that can be used (on its own or with other information) to identify, contact, or locate an individual or identify an individual in context. we process PII as a Data Controller, as defined by the General Data Protection Regulation.
by using projectalchimie.com, you agree to the collection and use of information in relation with this policy. the PII we collect is used for providing and improving the Service. we will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this policy. we reserve the right to change this Privacy Policy without notice. by using or viewing projectalchimie.com, you agree to this policy, regardless of whether or not you’ve read it.
the terms used in this Privacy Policy have the same meanings as in our Terms and Conditions, which is accessible at projectalchimie.com, unless otherwise defined in this Privacy Policy.
collection
what personal information
do we collect?
for a better experience while using our Service, we may require you to provide us with certain PII, including but not limited to your name, phone number, mailing address, credit card information, or other details. the information that we collect will be used to contact or identify you.
we collect information from you when you place an order (paid or unpaid), subscribe to a newsletter, navigate the website, or enter information on our site via survey or marketing communication.
you may decline to provide certain information to us, in which case we may not be able to provide you access to certain features and functionalities of the site.
How We Use Your Information
we may use the PII we collect in the following ways:
Name: To address you appropriately and verify your identity
Email Address: To serve as a point of contact, to share information and materials with you
Mailing Address: To ship your purchased orders (not required for digital goods)
Phone Number: To aid in efficient order deliveries (not required for digital goods)
Credit Card Information: To process your orders securely
we use the following third-party data processors to collect and store information: Squarespace, Flodesk, Stripe or PayPal. all sensitive or credit information you provide is encrypted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology during checkout. all transactions are processed through a gateway provider and are not stored or processed on our servers.
Security
we do not store any whole credit card numbers or payment information. these are processed through third party processors such as Stripe or PayPal instead. by utilizing these payment processors to access an Offering, you indemnify us and instead assume any and all risk or liability for the security of the payment details. you also agree to be bound by the third party payment processor’s applicable terms and conditions of use.
Assumption of Risk
by accessing our Offering and/or related services or materials, whether paid or unpaid, you assume all the risk of your access. you also assume all the risk of any subsequent actions you choose to take as a result of the influence, information, or educational materials provided to you.
cookies
what information
is tracked?
cookies are files with small amount of data that is commonly used an anonymous unique identifier. these are sent to your browser from the website that you visit and are stored on your computer’s hard drive. you can choose to have your computer notify you each time a cookie is being sent, or you can choose to turn off all cookies in your browser settings. visit your individual browser’s Help Menu to learn the correct way to modify your cookies.
our website uses essential "cookies" to collect information and to improve our Service. you have the option to either accept or refuse non-essential cookies, which are used to personalize your web experience, and know when a cookie is being sent to your computer. if you choose to refuse non-essential cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.
compliance
how to request or protect
your information?
California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA)
we present this Privacy Policy in compliance with CalOPPA state law which requires commercial websites to post a privacy policy to collect PII from California consumers.
in accordance with CalOPPA, we agree to the following:
users can visit our site anonymously.
this Privacy Policy is linked on our homepage or the first significant page after entering projectalchimie.com
our Privacy Policy link includes the word ‘Privacy’ and can easily be found on the page specified above.
CAN-SPAM Act
the CAN-SPAM Act sets rules for commercial email, establishes requirements for commercial messages, gives recipients the right to unsubscribe from emails, and indicates the penalties for violations.
we collect your email address in order to:
send information, respond to inquiries, and/or other requests or questions.
process orders and to send information and updates pertaining to orders.
send you additional information related to your product and/or service.
market to our mailing list or continue to send emails to our clients after an original transaction has occurred.
in accordance with CAN-SPAM, we agree to the following:
not use false or misleading subjects or email addresses.
identify the message as an advertisement in a reasonable way.
include the physical address of our business or site headquarters (if/when applicable).
monitor third-party email marketing services for compliance, if one is used.
allow users to unsubscribe by using the link at the bottom of each email.
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
in compliance with General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), you have the right to access information we have about you by contacting us here with “Privacy Policy” in the subject line. we must be able to verify your identity before providing you with an electronic copy of your information.
we will comply with any request to correct, delete, or withdraw consent to our use of your information. if you feel the rights granted to you have been violated, you agree to contact us here as soon as possible with “Privacy Policy” in the subject line.
Retention
we retain your information for as long as required to respond to and resolve inquiries, to deliver ordered products, and to process and share relevant information with you about ordered products. for mailing list subscriptions, we retain your information for as long as you remain subscribed (i.e. until you unsubscribe).
providers
who has access to
your information?
we may employ third-party companies and individuals due to the following reasons:
to facilitate our Service;
to provide the Service on our behalf;
to perform Service-related services; or
to assist us in analyzing how our Service is used.
we want to inform our Service users that these third parties have access to your PII. The reason is to perform the tasks assigned to them on our behalf. However, they are obligated not to disclose or use the information for any other purpose.
we do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your PII unless we provide users with advance notice. this does not include website hosting partners and other parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our users, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. we may also release information when its release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect ours or others’ rights, property, or safety.
Links to Other Sites
our Service may contain links to other sites. if you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that site. note that these external sites are not operated by us. therefore, we strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of these websites. we have no control over, and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
security
what to expect
for data security?
we value your trust in providing us your PII; thus, we are striving to use commercially acceptable means of protecting it. but remember that no method of transmission over the internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure and reliable, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Children Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
our Services do not address anyone under the age of 13. we do not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from children under 13. in the case we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we immediately delete this from our servers. if you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us here with “COPPA” in the subject line, so that we will be able to do necessary actions.
Fair Information Practice
in compliance with Fair Information Practices we will take the following responsive action, should a data breach occur:
we will notify you via email within 7 business days.
Unsubscribe or Opt-Out
you reserve the right to opt-out of receiving future emails. if you wish to do so: follow the instructions located at the bottom of each email. we will remove you from all correspondence.
contacting us
what if you have
more questions?
if you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your PII rights, you may contact us here with “Privacy Policy” in the subject line. we will do our best to answer your questions as our website host permits.