Last Updated: Jan 01 2024.

 

Welcome to The Seeking Seagull. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy will inform you about how we look after your personal data when you visit our website (regardless of where you visit it from) and tell you about your privacy rights.

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1. Important Information and Who We Are:

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Purpose of This Privacy Policy

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This privacy policy aims to give you information on how The Seeking Seagull collects and processes your personal data through your use of this website, including any data you may provide through this site when you sign up for our newsletter, purchase a product or service, or participate in a competition.

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Controller

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The Seeking Seagull is the controller and responsible for your personal data (collectively referred to as "The Seeking Seagull", "we", "us", or "our" in this privacy policy).

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Contact Details

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Our full details are:

Full name of legal entity: The Seeking Seagull

Email address: contact@theseekingseagull.com

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By visiting and using the website, you accept and agree to be bound by this privacy policy. Your continued use of the website after posting of any changes to our Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes and updates. You must not access or use the website if you do not wish to be bound by this Privacy Policy.

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2. The Data We Collect About You:
 

We may collect, use, store, and transfer different kinds of personal data about you which we have grouped together as follows:
 

• Identity Data: Includes first name, last name, username, or similar identifier.

• Contact Data: Includes email address and telephone numbers.

• Transaction Data: Includes details about payments to and from you and other details of products and services you have purchased from us.

• Technical Data: Includes internet protocol (IP) address, your login data, browser type and version, time zone setting and location, browser plug-in types and versions, operating system and platform, and other technology on the devices you use to access this website.

• Profile Data: Includes your username and password, purchases or orders made by you, your interests, preferences, feedback, and survey responses.

• Usage Data: Includes information about how you use our website, products, and services.

• Marketing and Communications Data: Includes your preferences in receiving marketing from us and our third parties and your communication preferences.

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3. How Is Your Personal Data Collected?

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We use different methods to collect data from and about you including through:

• Direct interactions: You may give us your Identity, Contact, and Financial Data by filling in forms or by corresponding with us by post, phone, email, or otherwise. This includes personal data you provide when you:

  • Apply for our products or services;

  • Subscribe to our service or publications;

  • Request marketing to be sent to you;

  • Enter a competition, promotion, or survey; or

  • Give us feedback or contact us.

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We will not be liable for your information being used on our website by a third-party through any data leaks that are not caused by our website. You may opt-out of our mailing list of any services provided or us possessing your information at any time by contacting us at contact@theseekingseagull.com.
 

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies:

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We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier. Cookies are sent to your browser from a website and stored on your device. Other tracking technologies also used are beacons, tags, and scripts to collect and track information and to improve and analyze our service.

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Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems.

• Analytics Cookies: Allow us to count visits and traffic sources, so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. We use Wix's analytics service for this purpose.

• Functionality Cookies: Enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization.

• Advertising Cookies: May be set through our site by our advertising partners.
   

You have the option to opt-out of cookies by not filling out forms and opting out of cookies on your browser settings. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our website.

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5. International Data Transfers:

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Your information, including personal data, may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those of your jurisdiction. We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this privacy policy.

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6. Data Security:

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We prioritize the security of your data. We use robust security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include internal reviews of our data collection, storage and processing practices, and security measures, as well as physical security measures to guard against unauthorized access to systems where we store personal data.

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Our hosting provider, Wix, employs advanced security measures as outlined here. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

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7. Third Party Links and Use:

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We may include, offer or advertise third party links, products or services on the website. Once you click on a third party link and leave this website, you are no longer bound by our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.

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Articles on this website may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, advertisements, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracing your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

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We may use Google Adsense advertising along with any other third party advertising on the website. Google is a third party that also uses cookies to serve ads on the website for the purpose of providing a positive user experience. Third party vendors such as Google use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to the website. You can opt out of Google by visiting their privacy policy and ad settings.

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We have no control over these third parties and they have their own privacy policies. Neither are we responsible for the activities and practices of these third parties. You should contact them directly and read their privacy policies for any questions. You also agree that your use of these third party websites is solely at your risk.

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8. Children's Privacy:

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Our website is not intended for children under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect data from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.

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9. Changes to This Privacy Policy:

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We may update our privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "last updated" date. Changes are effective when they are posted on this page. We also recommend reviewing this privacy policy periodically for any changes.

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10. Contact Us:

For any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us:

Email: contact@theseekingseagull.com

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11. Compliance with Privacy Laws:

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CalOPPA Compliance:

• Transparency: We adhere to the principle of transparency and provide a conspicuous privacy policy link on our website.

• Do Not Track Signals: We honor Do Not Track signals and Do Not Track, plant cookies, or use advertising when a Do Not Track (DNT) browser mechanism is in place.

• Information on Third Parties: Our privacy policy includes information about third-party access to your data.

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GDPR Compliance:

• Rights of Data Subjects: If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights aimed at ensuring you have control over your personal data. These include the right to access, correct, delete, or limit the use of your personal data.

• Lawful Basis for Processing: We process personal data on a lawful basis, including consent, contractual necessity, compliance with legal obligations, vital interests, and legitimate interests.

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CCPA Compliance:

• Consumer Rights: If you are a resident of California, you have the right to access the personal information we hold about you (also known as the 'Right to Know'), to request the deletion of your personal data, and to opt-out of the sale of your personal data.

• Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.

• Business Practices: We have updated our business practices to comply with the CCPA, ensuring we provide the necessary disclosures and mechanisms for California residents to exercise their rights.

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12. Your Consent:

By using our website, you hereby consent to our privacy policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree to our policy, please do not use our website. Continued use of the website following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.