Privacy policy
The following outlines the collection and processing of personal data that occurs when you engage with Miscellaneous Product through the website and associated social platforms. It details the ways in which your personal data is utilized, safeguarded, and shared, as well as provides information on the options available to you with regard to your personal data and how to contact us.
What Data Is Collected?
Visiting miscellaneousproduct.com means certain information about your device, including information about your web browser, IP address, time zone, and some of the cookies that are installed on your device, will automatically be collected. Additionally, as you browse the site, information about the individual web pages or products that you view, what websites or search terms referred you to the site, and information about how you interact with the site is collected. This automatically-collected information is referred to as “Device Information”.
Technologies used to collect device information
- Cookies: Data files placed on your device which often include an anonymous identifier. More information on ‘cookies’, including how to disable them, can be found here.
- Log Files: Track actions occurring on the site and collect data such as (not exhaustive): IP address, browser type, internet service provider and date/time.
- Word Beacons: Electronic files (“tags” & “pixels”) used to record information about how the browser interacts with the site.
Furthermore, when a purchase is made/attempted through the website, order information such as the buyer’s name, shipping/billing address, and payment information – including credit card numbers, email address and phone number is collected.
Further reference to “Personal Information” in this privacy policy refers to both Device Information and Order Information.
The use of personal information
Order information is used to fulfil orders placed through the site. This includes processing payment information, shipping and the generation of invoices and order confirmations. Order information is also used to screen for potential fraud risks and to communicate with customers. This communication includes (depending on notification preferences) information on promotions, new products and services and other materials of that nature.
Collected device information is used to screen for potential risks and fraud, and to optimise and improve the site, e.g. generating analytics regarding how customers navigate and interact with the site and as an insight into the success of marketing and advertising campaigns.
Personal information is also used for behavioural advertising. This involves providing customers with tailored advertisements or marketing correspondence that is believed to be of interest to the individual. More information on the nature of this advertisement can be found here.
Customer’s personal information is shared with third parties to facilitate the use of personal data described above. Examples of third parties personal data is shared with include, but are not limited to: Shopify and Google Analytics. More information on how they use personal data can be found here and here, respectively. You can opt out of google analytics here.
The disclosure of information may also occur in order to conform to pertinent laws and regulations, in response to a legal request for information such as a subpoena or search warrant, or to safeguard our legal rights.
You can opt out of behavioural advertisement via:
- Facebook: here.
-Google: here.
You can also opt out of some of these services via the ‘Digital Advertising Alliance’s opt-out protocol, found here.
Please note
- ‘Do not track’ signals from your browsers do not alter this site's data collection and use practices.
- When an order is placed through the site, order information can be retained unless and until you request for it to be deleted.
- This privacy policy may be updated from time to time for reasons including but not limited to changes to practices, operations, legal and regulatory processes.
For any questions regarding our privacy practices or if you would like to make a complaint, please contact support@miscellaneousproduct.com