Your privacy is critically important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how Capybara Happiness (“We,” “Our,” “Us”) collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from users (“You,” “Your”) of the www.capybarahappiness.com website (“Website”). This policy applies to the Website and all products and services offered by Capybara Happiness.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of information:
- a) Personal Data This is information that can be used to identify you personally. We only collect this data when you voluntarily provide it to us, such as when you:
- Sign up for our newsletter.
- Fill out a contact form.
- Submit user-generated content, such as a comment or photo.
This information may include, but is not limited to:
- Email address
- First name and last name
- Any other information you choose to provide in your communications with us.
- b) Non-Personal Data (Usage Data) When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect certain non-personal information about your device and Browse activity. This data helps us understand how our site is used and is not used to identify you personally. This may include:
- Your computer’s IP address.
- Browser type and version.
- The pages of our Website that you visit.
- The time and date of your visit.
- The time spent on those pages.
- Device-specific information (e.g., operating system).
2. How We Use the Collected Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- To provide and maintain the Website: To ensure the proper functioning and accessibility of our services.
- To improve our Website: We use Non-Personal Data to understand how our users as a group use the services and resources on our Website, allowing us to enhance the user experience.
- To send periodic emails: If you have opted-in to our newsletter, we may use your email address to send you information and updates related to our Website. You can unsubscribe from these emails at any time by following the instructions at the bottom of each email.
- To respond to inquiries: If you contact us via a form or email, we will use your Personal Data to respond to your request.
- To prevent technical issues: We may use Usage Data to monitor the Website and prevent or address technical problems.
3. Cookies Clause
Our Website uses “cookies” and similar tracking technologies to enhance your user experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences, understand how you use our site, and perform certain functions.
- a) Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our Website and enable core functionality. They cannot be turned off in our systems.
- Analytics/Performance Cookies: These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies enable the Website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
- Advertising Cookies: These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites.
- b) Your Cookie Choices: Upon your first visit, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to manage your preferences. You can also manage or disable cookies through your web browser settings. Please note that disabling some cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.
4. EU Privacy Policies (GDPR)
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), the following clauses apply to you:
- a) Legal Basis for Processing: We will only process your Personal Data when we have a valid legal basis to do so under the GDPR. Our legal bases include:
- Consent: We have obtained your explicit consent to process your data for a specific purpose (e.g., signing up for a newsletter).
- Legitimate Interest: The processing is necessary for our legitimate interests and does not override your fundamental rights and freedoms (e.g., improving our Website’s security and performance).
- b) Your Data Protection Rights: You have the following rights regarding your Personal Data:
- The Right to Access: You can request a copy of your Personal Data.
- The Right to Rectification: You have the right to have inaccurate or incomplete data corrected.
- The Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): You can request the deletion of your Personal Data, under certain conditions.
- The Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we restrict the processing of your data, under certain conditions.
- The Right to Object to Processing: You have the right to object to our processing of your Personal Data, under certain conditions.
- The Right to Data Portability: You can request that we transfer your data to another organization or directly to you, under certain conditions.
- The Right to Withdraw Consent: Where our processing is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.
- c) Right to Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.
5. Sharing Your Personal Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your Personal Data to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our business partners for the purposes outlined above.
We may use third-party service providers (such as Google Analytics) to help us operate our business and the Website. We may share your information with these third parties for those limited purposes, provided that you have given us your permission.
6. Third-Party Websites
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, products, or services. These sites have their own separate and independent privacy policies. We are not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of these linked sites. We strongly recommend that you review the privacy policy of any website you visit.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected Personal Data from children without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. We encourage you to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. Your continued use of the Website after any changes signifies your acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, our practices, or your dealings with this Website, please contact us at: