Effective Date: 07/28/2020
Applicable To The Following Website:
www.shannonva.com
ShannonVA.com (“Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website at www.shannonva.com (“Website”). The term “you” refers to any user, visitor, or viewer of the Website.
By accessing or using the Website, you consent to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please do not use our Website.
Children’s Privacy
We respect children’s privacy. This Website is intended for users 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under the age of 13. If you believe we’ve collected information from a child under 13 without parental consent, please contact us immediately and we’ll delete the data.
What We Collect & How It’s Used
We may collect personal information from you when you:
- Subscribe to a newsletter
- Make a purchase
- Fill out a form
- Contact us directly
- Participate in surveys
- Leave a comment
- Use our search or live chat
- Interact with the Website in any way
This can include your name, email address, phone number, billing address, payment info, and more.
We use this information to:
- Personalize your experience
- Respond to questions and requests
- Process transactions
- Send emails and newsletters
- Improve website functionality
- Tailor product recommendations
- Offer promotions or affiliate content at no extra cost to you
We may also use third-party tools like Google Analytics to automatically collect certain non-personal data (like your IP address, browser type, pages viewed, etc.) to improve performance and user experience.
Comments & Social Media
If you leave a comment, your comment and metadata may be stored indefinitely. When commenting, your name and email are never shared with third parties.
If you interact with us on social media (Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, etc.), you’re voluntarily sharing information that becomes public. We are not responsible for how others use that information.
Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Remember your preferences
- Analyze site usage
- Personalize your experience
- Support affiliate marketing
- Improve content delivery
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may impact your ability to access all features of the Website.
Web Beacons & Pixels
We may use tracking technologies like web beacons and social media pixels (e.g., Facebook Pixel) to understand user behavior, track conversions, serve targeted ads, and remarket to visitors.
Third-Party Use
We may share your information with:
- Website hosting and analytics providers
- Email marketing platforms
- Affiliate partners
- Other trusted service providers
If you click on third-party links or embedded content (like ads or videos), those websites may collect your data independently. We are not responsible for their policies, so be sure to review them.
We may also use third-party advertising platforms like Google AdSense. You can opt-out of personalized ads through their settings.
Disclosure of Your Info
We may disclose your info:
- To comply with legal requirements
- To trusted third parties assisting with Website operations
- If the Website is acquired or merged
- To protect our rights or safety
Your data is never sold.
Email Marketing
If you subscribe to our emails, you’ll receive newsletters, offers, or product updates. You can unsubscribe anytime via the link in our emails or by contacting us directly.
We follow all relevant email marketing laws (like CAN-SPAM and GDPR). If you’re in the EU, we’ll ask for your consent before subscribing you.
GDPR Rights (EU Visitors)
If you’re in the EU, you have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise your rights, email us at shannon@shannonva.com.
CCPA Rights (California Residents)
If you live in California, you have the right to:
- Know how your personal info is collected and used
- Access or delete your info
- Opt out of data “sales” (we do not sell personal info)
- Equal service and pricing regardless of privacy choices
To make a request, email shannon@shannonva.com with sufficient identifying info.
Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information. However, no method is 100% secure. For purchases, we use third-party vendors and never store your payment info on our servers.
By using this Website, you agree to hold us harmless for any unauthorized use of your information beyond our control.
Updates
This policy is effective as of March 23, 2025, and will be updated as needed. Please review it regularly. Continued use of the Website constitutes your acceptance of any updates.
Have questions about your privacy? Email us at shannon@shannonva.com.
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