Privacy Policy
At Cora Brand, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our services.
Table of Contents
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
- Communication Data: Messages, inquiries, and feedback you send to us
- Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on our site
- Marketing Preferences: Your communication preferences and subscription status
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information through cookies and similar technologies:
- Technical Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and screen resolution
- Usage Information: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, and navigation paths
- Location Information: General geographic location based on IP address (city/state level)
- Referral Information: Website that referred you to our site
1.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third-party sources, including:
- Social media platforms when you interact with our content
- Marketing partners and advertising networks
- Public databases and business directories
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
2.1 Service Provision
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Process and fulfill your requests
- Send you important updates about our services
- Provide personalized content and recommendations
2.2 Marketing and Communications
- Send you newsletters and promotional materials (with your consent)
- Notify you about new products and services
- Conduct surveys and gather feedback
- Personalize marketing communications based on your interests
2.3 Website Improvement
- Analyze website usage and performance
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Conduct research and analytics
- Develop new features and services
2.4 Legal Compliance
- Comply with applicable laws and regulations
- Protect our rights and interests
- Prevent fraud and ensure security
- Respond to legal requests and court orders
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
3.1 Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing services:
- Email service providers for sending communications
- Analytics providers for website analysis
- Hosting providers for website infrastructure
- Customer support platforms
3.2 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.
3.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information when required by law or to:
- Comply with legal processes or government requests
- Protect our rights, property, or safety
- Protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or others
- Investigate potential violations of our terms of service
3.4 Consent
We may share your information with your explicit consent or at your direction.
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information:
- Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit and at rest
- Access Controls: Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
- Regular Security Audits: Periodic assessment of our security measures
- Employee Training: Staff training on data protection and privacy practices
- Incident Response: Procedures for responding to potential security breaches
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to maintaining the highest standards of data protection.
5. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
5.1 General Rights
- Access: Request access to your personal information
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Objection: Object to certain processing activities
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing
5.2 Marketing Communications
You have the right to:
- Opt-out of receiving marketing communications
- Unsubscribe from email newsletters
- Update your communication preferences
5.3 How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact Us section. We will respond to your request within the timeframes required by applicable law.
6. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Rights
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:
6.1 Right to Know
You have the right to know:
- What personal information we collect about you
- How we use your personal information
- Whether we sell or disclose your personal information
- To whom we sell or disclose your personal information
6.2 Right to Delete
You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
6.3 Right to Opt-Out
You have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information. Currently, we do not sell personal information.
6.4 Right to Non-Discrimination
We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
6.5 Authorized Agent
You may designate an authorized agent to make requests on your behalf. The agent must provide proof of authorization.
6.6 Verification
We may need to verify your identity before responding to your request. This may involve asking you to provide additional information.
7. Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (CDPA) Rights
If you are a Virginia resident, you have rights under the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act:
7.1 Right to Confirm
You have the right to confirm whether we process your personal data.
7.2 Right to Access
You have the right to access your personal data that we process.
7.3 Right to Correct
You have the right to correct inaccuracies in your personal data.
7.4 Right to Delete
You have the right to delete your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
7.5 Right to Data Portability
You have the right to obtain a copy of your personal data in a portable format.
7.6 Right to Opt-Out
You have the right to opt-out of:
- Targeted advertising
- The sale of personal data
- Profiling in furtherance of decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects
9. Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to these third-party services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you use.
9.1 Third-Party Services We Use
- Email Services: For sending communications and newsletters
- Analytics Services: For website analysis and improvement
- Social Media Platforms: For social media integration
- Payment Processors: For processing payments (if applicable)
10. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
10.1 Retention Periods
- Contact Information: Until you request deletion or opt-out
- Website Usage Data: Up to 2 years
- Marketing Data: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
- Legal Requirements: As required by applicable law
11. International Data Transfers
Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards.
12. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our website
- Sending you an email notification (if we have your email address)
- Displaying a notice on our website
Your continued use of our website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Cora Brand
Email: privacy@corabrands.com
General Contact: info@corabrands.com
Website: https://corabrands.com
Privacy Requests
To exercise your privacy rights or make a privacy request, please:
- Email us at privacy@corabrands.com
- Use our Privacy Request Form
- Call us at the phone number provided in our contact information
Response Time
We will respond to your privacy requests within the timeframes required by applicable law:
- General requests: Within 30 days
- CCPA requests: Within 45 days (with possible 45-day extension)
- CDPA requests: Within 45 days