Effective Date: 2025-01-03
Welcome to The Truffettes de France website. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to improve your experience on our website and to provide you with relevant content. The types of information we collect include:
- Automatically Collected Information: When you visit our website, we use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and Piwik to collect analytics data. This includes your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and the time and date of your visit. This data helps us understand how users interact with our website and improve its functionality.
- Affiliate Program Information: We participate in affiliate programs such as Amazon, Walmart, Costco, Target, and eBay. If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a commission. These affiliate programs may collect information about your purchase, but we do not have access to your personal payment details.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To analyze website traffic and user behavior using GA4 and Piwik.
- To improve our website’s content, design, and functionality.
- To participate in affiliate marketing programs and earn commissions on qualifying purchases.
- To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us recognize you and remember your preferences. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.
4. Third-Party Services
We use third-party services, including:
- Google Analytics 4 (GA4): To analyze website traffic and user behavior.
- Piwik: To collect and process analytics data.
- Affiliate Programs: We are part of affiliate programs like Amazon, Walmart, Costco, Target, and eBay. These programs may collect information about your purchases, but we do not have access to your personal payment details.
These third-party services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share information in the following circumstances:
- With analytics providers like GA4 and Piwik to understand website usage.
- With affiliate programs to track purchases and earn commissions.
- When required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- The right to access, update, or delete your information.
- The right to opt-out of data collection by analytics tools.
- The right to object to the processing of your data.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: info@thetruffettesdefrance.com
Thank you for visiting The Truffettes de France!