At Style In The Now, along with our affiliated entities (“we”, “us”, or “our”), we prioritize the privacy and trust of our users and visitors (collectively, “Visitors”, “you”, or “your”). This policy outlines our commitment to safeguarding the Personal Information of individuals interacting with our online services. This includes all interactions on www.StyleInTheNow.com, our mobile applications, and any other websites controlled by Style In The Now that link to this Privacy Policy (collectively, the “Sites”). We aim to ensure robust security and privacy practices are in place to protect your Personal Information.
Web Sites Covered by This Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to the collection and use of Personal Information by Style In The Now from Visitors of our Sites using our Services. We process Personal Information in the United States, and this policy governs such processing. While the content on our Sites is primarily intended for use within the United States, we welcome international Visitors, who should ensure compliance with their local laws and regulations. This policy is explicitly linked to and governs all interactions on www.StyleInTheNow.com and our associated mobile applications.
Web Sites Not Covered by This Policy
This Privacy Policy does not extend to third-party websites or services linked from Style In The Now Sites (“Third-Party Services”). These Third-Party Services operate independently with their own privacy policies. We recommend that you review their privacy policies before engaging with these services. Style In The Now does not control or endorse the privacy practices of these Third-Party Services. Our commitment to your privacy pertains solely to information collected directly through our Sites and Services.
Information We Collect
Personal Information: Style In The Now gathers Personal Information to facilitate customer registration, understand customer needs, manage relationships, deliver requested services/sales, and for marketing. This includes but is not limited to, name, address, phone number, email, credit card details, employment applications, and contact through web forms. Additional details like interests, demographics, and feedback may be requested to serve you better. We obtain and use your information in accordance with your consent or as legally permitted.
Generic Visitor Information: We collect non-personal visitor information using tools like cookies and Google Analytics. This includes browser type, IP address, referral URLs, and site interaction (e.g., pages viewed, session duration).
Cookies: Cookies are small text files used on our sites to enhance your experience, such as by recognizing returning visitors and tailoring content. Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, provide personalized content, and analyze website traffic. Types of cookies used include session cookies (temporary, deleted when your browser closes) and persistent cookies (remain until they expire or are deleted). We require your consent for the use of certain cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to track website activity, including session duration, page views, and traffic sources.
How We Use Information We Collect
At Style In The Now, Personal Information collected is used exclusively for the service or activity you request, content presentation, and Terms of Use enforcement. We ensure this information is neither sold nor rented. For certain tasks like payment processing, we may engage third parties, who access your information solely to perform these specific services on our behalf.
Non-identifying visitor information helps us enhance site usability and may be utilized for other purposes at our discretion.
Information We Share
Service Providers: Style In The Now shares Personal Information with service providers for specific services, such as payment processing, ensuring this data isn’t used for promotional or marketing purposes. This sharing is strictly for operational needs, maintaining user privacy, and adhering to our standards.
Affiliates: Information may be shared with our affiliates for necessary collaborative purposes, including but not limited to, employment processes or internal administrative functions. This ensures efficient collaboration while maintaining data privacy within our network.
Successor: In the case of mergers, restructuring, or similar corporate changes, Personal Information may be transferred as part of our assets. This is to ensure service continuity and fulfillment of obligations, with efforts to maintain data protection standards.
Compelled Disclosure: When legally required, we may disclose Personal Information in response to law enforcement, court orders, or legal processes. This is to protect our rights and comply with legal obligations, ensuring minimal impact on user privacy.
Children Under the Age of 13
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete the information as soon as possible. Parents or guardians who believe that their child has provided us with personal information can contact us for its removal.
Rights of Individuals
Visitors of Style In The Now Sites have the right to request corrections, updates, changes, access, restrictions, or erasure of their Personal Information. For such requests, contact details are provided below. It’s important to note that generic, non-identifying information, typically aggregated, is not subject to these rights and cannot be modified or erased.
Data Retention
Style In The Now will retain Personal Information collected via our Sites as follows: Personal Information needed for active accounts will be retained as long as the account is active. Upon account deactivation, this information will be retained for an additional period of [2 years] for account recovery and audit purposes. For visitors without an account, information will be kept for [1 year] following the last interaction. In cases of legal obligations, litigation, or investigations, we may retain data for longer periods as required by law but will notify affected individuals when this occurs.
Security
Style In The Now is dedicated to safeguarding your Personal Information. We employ administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect the data you provide. However, the inherent nature of the Internet means absolute security cannot be guaranteed. In the event of a data breach that compromises your Personal Information, we commit to taking reasonable steps, in line with legal requirements, to notify you promptly.
Cross-Border Data Transfers:
Our operations may involve transferring your data across borders. We ensure such transfers comply with relevant data protection laws. For users in different jurisdictions, we take appropriate measures to provide an equivalent level of data protection as in your home country. In cases of international transfers, we implement standard contractual clauses or rely on adequacy decisions to safeguard your information.
Rights of Users Under Different Jurisdictions:
We recognize and respect the privacy rights of individuals under various global jurisdictions. For EU residents, in accordance with GDPR, you have the right to access, rectify, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal data. California residents, as per CCPA, may request disclosure of data collection and sales or opt out of the sale of their personal information. We are committed to ensuring our practices are compliant with these and other applicable regional data protection laws. Users can exercise these rights by contacting us directly.
Links
While Style In The Now features links to external sites, please be aware that these sites operate independently and may have their own privacy policies and data collection practices. We encourage users to be cautious and to familiarize themselves with the privacy statements of any third-party sites they visit. While we aim to link to reputable sites, we are not responsible for the content or the privacy practices employed by these external sites.
Affiliate Marketing Programs
Style in the Now participates in affiliate marketing programs with various retailers and brands. While we may earn commissions from purchases made through links on our site, we do not share, sell, rent, or trade personal information of our users with these affiliate partners for promotional or marketing purposes. However, non-personal, aggregated data may be shared for enhancing user experience and targeted advertising. Our commitment to editorial independence ensures the integrity of our content, and we are transparent about our affiliate partnerships. Any significant changes to these practices will be communicated to our users, maintaining our adherence to data protection and user privacy standards as outlined in our Privacy Policy.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
Style In The Now may periodically update this Privacy Policy. Continued use of our Sites after changes implies acceptance of the new terms. Regular review of this policy is recommended.
Contacting Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or you would like to exercise any of your applicable rights regarding your Personal Information, please let us know by contacting us via email at alexis@styleinthenow.com.