Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Website:

A. Information You Provide Directly

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, and any other information you provide when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us through forms
• Communication Data: The content of any messages you send to us, including feedback, questions, and comments
• Newsletter Preferences: Your preferences regarding the types of information you wish to receive

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with our Website:

• Device Information: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device identifiers
• Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent on pages, links clicked, referring website addresses, search terms used to find our Website
• Location Data: General location information based on your IP address (country, state, city level)
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Information collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies (see Section 3)

C. Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party sources, including:

• Amazon Associates: Information about purchases made through our affiliate links (aggregate data only, not personally identifiable)
• Analytics Providers: Information about your interaction with our Website from services like Google Analytics
• Social Media Platforms: If you interact with us on social media, we may receive information in accordance with the privacy policies of those platforms

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

Website Operation and Improvement

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Website
• Personalize your experience and deliver relevant content
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats

Communication

• Send you newsletters and promotional materials (with your consent)
• Respond to your inquiries, comments, and requests
• Send you administrative information and updates about our Website

Marketing and Analytics

• Understand how users interact with our Website
• Improve our content and product recommendations
• Develop new features and services
• Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns

Legal Compliance and Protection

• Comply with legal obligations and respond to legal requests
• Enforce our Terms and Conditions
• Protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
• Prevent fraud and abuse

Affiliate Program Management

• Track affiliate link clicks and conversions
• Earn commissions from qualifying purchases
• Analyze which products and content are most valuable to our audience

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information about your interactions with our Website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

Types of Cookies We Use:

Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Website to function properly. These cookies enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.

Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use services like Google Analytics.

Advertising and Affiliate Cookies: Used to track affiliate link clicks and conversions. These cookies help us earn commissions when you make purchases through our affiliate links and allow us to understand which content drives the most value.

Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• View what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies
• Enable “Do Not Track” settings

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our Website and limit certain functionalities.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:

• Email service providers (for newsletter delivery)
• Website hosting and maintenance providers
• Analytics providers (Google Analytics)
• Content delivery networks

These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only for the purposes of providing services to us and to protect your information.

Affiliate Partners

When you click on affiliate links and make purchases, we may receive commission information from our affiliate partners (such as Amazon). This information is typically aggregate and does not include your personally identifiable information.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to:

• Legal process, such as a subpoena or court order
• Government or regulatory requests
• Requests from law enforcement
• Protection of our legal rights or compliance with legal obligations

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control.

With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you have given us your explicit consent to do so.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures designed to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS protocols
• Secure servers and hosting infrastructure
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls limiting who can access your information
• Employee training on data privacy and security

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You use our Website at your own risk.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

General Rights (All Users)

• Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Right to Correction: You can request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Right to Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
• Right to Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving promotional emails by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email

GDPR Rights (European Union Users)

If you are located in the European Union, you have additional rights under GDPR, including:

• Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit how we use your information
• Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a structured, commonly used format
• Right to Object: You can object to processing of your information for certain purposes
• Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw consent for processing at any time
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: You can file a complaint with your local supervisory authority

CCPA/CPRA Rights (California Users)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including:

• Right to Know: Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect, use, and share
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to exceptions
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information)
• Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: Request limitation on use of sensitive personal information
• Right to Non-Discrimination: Exercise your privacy rights without discriminatory treatment

Other State Privacy Law Rights

If you are a resident of Virginia (VCDPA), Colorado (CPA), Connecticut (CTDPA), Utah (UCPA), or other states with comprehensive privacy laws, you may have similar rights including:

• Right to access your personal information
• Right to correct inaccuracies in your personal information
• Right to delete your personal information
• Right to obtain a copy of your personal information
• Right to opt out of targeted advertising and profiling

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:

Email: support@tignanelloco.com
Subject Line: “Privacy Rights Request”

Please include in your request:

• Your name and email address
• A description of the right you wish to exercise
• Information to help us verify your identity

We will respond to your request within the timeframes required by applicable law (typically 30-45 days). We may request additional information to verify your identity before processing your request.

7. Children’s Privacy

tignanelloco.com is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete that information as quickly as possible.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child under 13 has provided personal information to us, please contact us at support@tignanelloco.com so we can delete the information.

In compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), we:

• Do not knowingly collect information from children under 13
• Do not target advertising to children
• Do not allow children under 13 to participate in community features

8. Third-Party Links

Our Website contains links to third-party websites, including Amazon.com and other retailers. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit. When you click on an affiliate link and are redirected to a retailer’s website, that retailer’s privacy policy will govern the collection and use of your information on their site.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country.

If you are located in the European Union or other regions with laws governing data collection and use, please note that we may transfer your information to the United States and other countries. By using our Website, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

We take steps to ensure that your information receives an adequate level of protection in the jurisdictions in which we process it, including through the use of standard contractual clauses or other appropriate safeguards.

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 or permitted by law.

Our retention periods are based on:

• The length of time we have an ongoing relationship with you
• Whether there is a legal obligation to retain your information
• Whether retention is necessary for our legitimate business interests

Specific retention periods:

• Email Addresses (Newsletter): Until you unsubscribe or we discontinue the newsletter
• Contact Form Data: Up to 2 years after your last communication
• Analytics Data: As determined by our analytics provider’s retention policies (typically 26 months for Google Analytics)
• Affiliate Click Data: As required by our affiliate program agreements (typically 120 days)

When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

11. Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or provide your email address, you may receive email communications from us, including:

• Newsletter updates with product recommendations and content
• Responses to your inquiries
• Administrative communications about our Website

Opting Out

You can unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time by:

• Clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email
• Contacting us at support@tignanelloco.com

Even if you opt out of promotional emails, we may still send you non-promotional emails, such as responses to your inquiries or important updates about our Website.

12. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers have a “Do Not Track” feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no standard for how websites should respond to Do Not Track signals.

At this time, our Website does not respond to Do Not Track signals. However, you can manage cookies and tracking through your browser settings as described in Section 3.

13. California “Shine the Light” Law

California Civil Code Section 1798.83 permits California residents to request certain information about the disclosure of personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes.

We do not share personal information with third parties for their direct marketing purposes. If you are a California resident and would like to make such a request, please contact us at support@tignanelloco.com.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated Privacy Policy on our Website
• Updating the “Effective Date” at the top of this page
• Sending an email notification if you have subscribed to our newsletter (for significant changes)

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of our Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: support@tignanelloco.com
Address: 4585 Jessie Street, Athens, OH
Response Time: We typically respond within 24-48 hours

For privacy rights requests, please include “Privacy Rights Request” in your email subject line and provide:

• Your full name
• Email address associated with your request
• Specific right you wish to exercise
• Any additional information needed to verify your identity

16. Consent

By using tignanelloco.com, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use our Website.