Privacy Policy
At The Tiny Tycoons (accessible via www.thetinytycoons.com), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, engage with our content, or use our services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you provide to us when you use our website. The types of personal data we may collect include:
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Personal Identification Information: When you subscribe to our newsletter, purchase our books, or interact with our website, we may collect your name, email address, mailing address, and payment information.
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Non-Personal Information: We may automatically collect non-personal information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and usage data to help improve our website's performance and user experience.
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Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that allow us to remember your preferences and optimize our site’s performance.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
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To Provide Services: To process book orders, fulfill subscriptions, and communicate with you about your purchases, subscriptions, or inquiries.
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To Improve Our Website: To monitor and analyze how our website is used and to improve its functionality.
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To Send Promotional Communications: If you have signed up for our newsletter or opted into marketing communications, we may send you emails with updates on new books, promotions, and other relevant news. You can unsubscribe at any time.
3. How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information and maintain its accuracy. However, please remember that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
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Secure Payment Processing: Payments made on our website are processed securely through third-party payment gateways that are compliant with industry standards for financial transactions.
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Encryption: We use SSL encryption to secure sensitive information transmitted via our website, such as credit card details.
4. Third-Party Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with third-party service providers for the purpose of assisting with website functionality, processing payments, or sending marketing communications. These service providers are obligated to keep your information secure and only use it for the purposes for which it was shared.
We may also disclose your information if required by law or to comply with legal processes such as a subpoena or court order.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
As mentioned, we use cookies to collect non-personal information about how users interact with our website. You have the option to disable cookies in your browser settings; however, please note that some website features may not function as intended without them.
6. Children's Privacy
The Tiny Tycoons is a family-friendly website. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately using the contact form on this website.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information held by us. You can also withdraw your consent to receive marketing communications at any time. If you wish to exercise these rights or if you have any concerns about your personal information, please contact us using the contact form on this website.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Please review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your personal information.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us using the contact form on this website.