Welcome to CafeNazareth.com (“we,” “us,” “our”), your trusted online destination for high-quality Christmas decorative products. At CafeNazareth.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your data when you interact with our website, products, and services. By using CafeNazareth.com, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Introduction

CafeNazareth.com specializes in festive Christmas decorations, including ornaments, lights, wreaths, and custom-themed products. As part of our operations, we collect and process personal data to deliver seamless shopping experiences, improve our services, and comply with legal obligations. This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors, customers, and users of CafeNazareth.com.

We adhere to applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for EU residents and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents. If you have questions about this policy, contact us at [Insert Email Address] or [Insert Mailing Address].

2. Information We Collect

We collect information to process orders, personalize your experience, and communicate with you. This includes:

A. Personal Information You Provide

  • Account Registration: Name, email address, password, and shipping/billing addresses.

  • Order Details: Payment information (credit/debit card details processed securely via third-party gateways like Stripe or PayPal), purchase history, and delivery preferences.

  • Communication: Information shared via email, live chat, or contact forms.

  • Newsletter Sign-Ups: Email address for marketing updates (opt-in required).

B. Automatically Collected Data

  • Device & Browsing Information: IP address, browser type, device ID, operating system, and pages visited.

  • Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We use cookies (small text files stored on your device) to enhance site functionality, analyze traffic, and personalize content.

C. Third-Party Data

  • Social Media: If you interact with our social media pages (e.g., Facebook, Instagram), we may receive profile information.

  • Analytics Tools: Services like Google Analytics provide aggregated data on user behavior.

3. How We Use Your Information

Your data helps us operate efficiently and deliver exceptional service. Specific purposes include:

  1. Order Processing: Verify payments, ship products, and send order confirmations.

  2. Customer Support: Respond to inquiries, returns, or complaints.

  3. Personalization: Recommend products based on browsing history or past purchases.

  4. Marketing: Send promotional emails (with opt-out options) about new arrivals, discounts, or holiday campaigns.

  5. Site Improvement: Analyze user behavior to optimize website performance.

  6. Legal Compliance: Prevent fraud, comply with tax laws, and address legal disputes.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. Limited sharing occurs in these contexts:

  • Service Providers: Trusted partners assist with payment processing (e.g., Stripe), shipping (e.g., UPS, FedEx), and marketing (e.g., Mailchimp).

  • Legal Obligations: Disclose data if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights.

  • Business Transfers: In mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales, customer data may transfer to new owners.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

  • Remember login details and shopping cart items.

  • Analyze traffic patterns via Google Analytics.

  • Deliver targeted ads through platforms like Facebook Pixel.

You can manage cookies via browser settings or our cookie consent banner. Note that disabling cookies may limit site functionality.

6. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data.

  • Correction: Update inaccurate or incomplete information.

  • Deletion: Ask us to erase your data (exceptions apply for legal obligations).

  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails or disable cookies.

  • Data Portability: Receive your data in a transferable format.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [Insert Email Address]. We respond within 30 days.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary:

  • Active Accounts: Data is stored while your account is active.

  • Order Records: Purchase history retained for 7 years to comply with tax laws.

  • Marketing Lists: Email addresses retained until you unsubscribe.

8. Security Measures

We implement robust safeguards to protect your data:

  • Encryption: SSL/TLS technology secures data transmission.

  • Payment Security: PCI-DSS compliance for payment processing.

  • Access Controls: Limited employee access to sensitive data.

Despite our efforts, no online platform is 100% secure. Report suspicious activity to us immediately.

9. Children’s Privacy

CafeNazareth.com does not target or knowingly collect data from children under 13 (or 16 in the EU). Parents/guardians may contact us to delete inadvertently collected information.

10. International Data Transfers

Data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence (e.g., U.S.-based servers). We ensure such transfers comply with applicable laws and use Standard Contractual Clauses for EU data.

11. Third-Party Links

Our site may link to external websites (e.g., social media, blogs). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before sharing data.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes take effect immediately upon posting on CafeNazareth.com. Significant updates will be notified via email or site banners.

13. Contact Us

For questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy, reach us at:

  • Email: support@cafenazareth.com

Thank you for trusting CafeNazareth.com with your holiday shopping needs. We wish you a joyful and festive season!