Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 1 October 2024
Spore & Lore Inc. ("we," "us," or "our") values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our Website, https://sporeandlore.com and/or https://sporeandlore.ca (the "Website").
By using our Website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number
- Usage Data: IP address, browser type, browsing history, device information, and interactions with our Website
- Financial Data: Payment information (if applicable) for purchases or transactions processed through third-party payment processors
- Cookies & Tracking Technologies: data collected through cookies, tracking pixels, and analytics tools, as facilitated by our domain and Website host, GoDaddy, and other integrated services (e.g., Google Analytics, etc.)
At your discretion, you may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but this may impact certain features of the Website.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide, maintain and improve our services
- Enhance user experience and analyze Website traffic
- Communicate with you, including responding to inquiries and sending promotional content (with your consent)
- Process transactions and send confirmations (if applicable)
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms & Conditions
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not share your information with any third-party service providers, except in the following cases:
- Website & Hosting Services: Our domain and Website host, GoDaddy, may have access to certain data as part of its hosting and service operations
- Third-Party Tools: Our Website integrates with third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics, Stripe, or other payment processors, etc.) that may collect and process data independently in accordance with their respective privacy policies
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose personal data when required by law, to protect our rights, or in response to lawful government requests
4. Data Protection & Security
We take reasonable steps to safeguard your personal data. This includes:
- Relying on the security measures provided by GoDaddy for Website protection
- Implementing industry-standard precautions to protect stored data
- Restricting unauthorized access to collected personal data
While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute and indefinite security of your data.
5. Your Data Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request the correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications
- Object to the processing of your data where legally applicable
To exercise these rights, please contact us via our “Contact” page. Please note that certain data managed by our domain host or third-party service providers may be beyond our direct control.
6. Third-Party Services & External Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party Websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these third parties. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of external sites before providing any personal data.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will take effect upon posting to our Website. If material changes are made, we will notify users as appropriate.
8. Enforcement
This Privacy Policy applies to all participants at the time of their engagement with Spore & Lore Inc. Updates to its terms apply prospectively and will not retroactively affect prior engagements unless explicitly stated. If any provision is found to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our "Contact" page.