Privacy Policy
MATTAEUS BALL PRIVACY POLICY
INTRODUCTION
This Privacy Policy outlines how Mattaeus Ball ("we," "us," "our") collects, uses, and shares personal information when you visit or make a purchase from www.mattaeusball.com (the “Site”). By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of your personal information as described in this policy.
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal or regulatory reasons. It is your responsibility to review this policy periodically, as continued use of the Site constitutes your agreement to any changes.
PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT
Device Information
When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device. This includes:
- Web browser type
- IP address
- Time zone
- Cookies installed on your device
Additionally, as you navigate the Site, we collect information about:
- Individual web pages or products you view
- Referral websites or search terms that led you to the Site
- Interactions with the Site (e.g., clicks, scrolls, and other behavior)
We refer to this automatically collected information as “Device Information.”
We collect Device Information using technologies such as:
- Cookies: These are data files placed on your device to track usage and sometimes provide a unique identifier. To learn more about cookies and how to disable them, visit http://www.allaboutcookies.org.
- Log Files: These track actions on the Site, collecting details such as IP address, browser type, Internet service provider, referring/exit pages, and timestamps.
- Web Beacons, Tags, and Pixels: These electronic files help us understand your navigation behavior on the Site.
- Apps: Some apps integrated with the Site may log information to help optimize performance or marketing.
Order Information
When you make or attempt to make a purchase through the Site, we collect certain personal details, including:
- Name
- Billing address
- Shipping address
- Payment information (such as credit card numbers, PayPal details)
- Email address
- Phone number
We refer to this information as “Order Information.”
When we refer to “Personal Information” in this Privacy Policy, we are referring to both Device Information and Order Information.
HOW WE USE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
We use your Personal Information to provide and improve our services, including:
- Processing your orders: Fulfilling any orders placed through the Site, including payment processing, shipping, and providing order confirmations or invoices.
- Communication: We may contact you with updates, respond to inquiries, and provide customer support.
- Risk Management and Fraud Prevention: We use information, particularly IP addresses, to screen orders for potential fraud or security threats.
- Improving the Site: We analyze how users interact with the Site to improve functionality, product offerings, and marketing efforts.
- Marketing and Advertising: Based on your preferences, we may use your information to provide personalized marketing, including targeted advertisements.
SHARING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
We share your Personal Information with third-party service providers to help us operate the Site and fulfill our services, such as:
- E-commerce platform: Our online store is hosted on [platform], which manages payment processing and orders. You can read their Privacy Policy here.
- Analytics providers: We use Google Analytics to understand user interactions with the Site. For more information on how Google handles your data, visit Google's Privacy Policy. To opt out of Google Analytics, visit GoogleAnalytics Opt-out.
We may also share your information:
- To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal requests (e.g., subpoenas or warrants).
- To enforce our legal rights, terms, or policies.
- To prevent fraud or protect the security of the Site.
TARGETED ADVERTISING
We may use your Personal Information to deliver targeted advertisements or marketing communications we believe may interest you. For more information on how targeted advertising works, visit the Network Advertising Initiative’s (“NAI”) educational page at NAI Online Advertising.
You can opt out of targeted advertising by using the following links:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/settings/?tab=ads
- Google: https://www.google.com/settings/ads/anonymous
- Bing: https://advertise.bingads.microsoft.com/en-us/resources/policies/personalized-ads
- Instagram: https://help.instagram.com/615366948510230
- YouTube: https://www.google.com/settings/ads
You can also opt out of some services by visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance’s opt-out portal at http://optout.aboutads.info.
DO NOT TRACK
We do not alter our data collection practices in response to Do Not Track signals from your browser.
YOUR RIGHTS
European Residents
If you are a European resident, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Request that your information be corrected, updated, or deleted.
- Object to our processing of your data, or request that processing be restricted.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@mattaeusball.com.
Additionally, if you are a European resident, we note that we process your information to fulfill contracts or otherwise pursue legitimate business interests. Please be aware that your data may be transferred outside of Europe, including to the United States or Canada.
DATA RETENTION
We retain your Order Information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or until you request that we delete your information. However, we may retain certain data as required by law or for legitimate business purposes, such as record-keeping and fraud prevention.
MINORS
The Site is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18 without the supervision of an adult.
CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory changes. Any updates will be posted on this page, and it is your responsibility to stay informed of any changes. We are not obligated to notify you individually of such changes.
CONTACT US
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise your rights or file a complaint, please contact us by email at info@mattaeusball.com.
This Privacy Policy is designed to protect you from potential legal risks while providing transparency to your users about how their data is handled.