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GDPR Privacy Policy

Last updated: 27 June 2023

The Morning Brew operates www.amysmorningbrew.com, which is hosted on the Wix platform. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information that is collected from users when you visit our Site and how we use, disclose, and protect that information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

1. Information We Collect: We may collect the following types of personal information from you when you use our Site:

Contact Information: When you subscribe to our newsletter, participate in contests or giveaways, or contact us through the contact form, we may collect your name and email address.
Website Usage Information: We may collect information about how you use and interact with our Site, including your IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, and operating system.

2. Use of Personal Information: We use the collected personal information for the following purposes:

To provide and improve our Site: We may use your information to deliver the content of our Site, personalize your user experience, and improve our services.
To communicate with you: We may use your contact information to respond to your inquiries, provide customer support, and send you newsletters or other promotional materials. You can opt out of receiving these communications at any time.
To comply with legal obligations: We may process your personal information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal proceedings.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience on our Site. These technologies collect information about your activities on our Site and other websites to provide you with targeted advertising based on your interests. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings.

4. Third-Party Disclosure We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personal information to third parties without your explicit consent, except in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Site and providing services to you. These providers are contractually bound to keep your information confidential and are not allowed to use it for any other purpose.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests.

5. Data Security: We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights: Under the GDPR, you have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, rectify, and erase your data. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

7. Children's Privacy: Our Site is intended for individuals under the age of 16 also, however, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children without verifiable parental consent. If you believe that we may have collected information from a child without proper consent, please contact us immediately.

8. Changes to this Privacy Policy: We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page, and the "last updated" date at the top will indicate the date of the latest revisions. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

9. Contact Us: If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us at: The Morning Brew, amysmorningbrew@gmail.com.

By using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

GDPR Visitor Rights Policy

At The Morning Brew, we are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to safeguard your rights as a visitor to our website. This GDPR Visitor Rights Policy outlines your rights and how we handle your personal data.

Consent and Data Collection: When you visit our website, we may collect certain personal information from you, such as your name, email address, or other relevant details. We only collect and process your personal data with your explicit consent. By using our website, you consent to the collection, storage, and processing of your personal data as described in this policy.

Use of Personal Data: We use the personal data we collect to improve your browsing experience and provide you with relevant information, updates, and services related to our travel blog. We may also use your data to respond to your inquiries, administer contests or surveys, and analyze website traffic and user behavior to enhance our content and user experience.

Data Security: We are committed to ensuring the security of your personal data and have implemented appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect it against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or disclosure. We regularly review and update our security practices to maintain the highest level of data protection.

Data Sharing and Disclosure: We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal data to third parties. However, in certain circumstances, we may share your data with trusted service providers who assist us in delivering our services or improving our website. These third-party providers are obligated to handle your data securely and only process it in accordance with our instructions.

Data Retention: We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with legal obligations. If you request the deletion of your personal data, we will securely erase or anonymize it, unless retention is required for legal or legitimate business purposes.

Your Rights: Under the GDPR, you have certain rights regarding your personal data. These rights include:

Right to Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you and receive a copy of it.
Right to Rectification: If your personal data is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request its correction or update.
Right to Erasure: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data under specific circumstances.
Right to Restriction of Processing: You can request the restriction of processing your personal data in certain situations.
Right to Data Portability: You may request to receive a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
Right to Withdraw Consent: If you have given your consent for the processing of your personal data, you have the right to withdraw it at any time.

Contact Information and Exercising Your Rights: If you have any questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your rights regarding your personal data, please contact us at amysmorningbrew@gmail.com. We will promptly address your request and provide you with information on the actions taken.

Changes to this Policy: We reserve the right to update or modify this GDPR Visitor Rights Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page, and we encourage you to review it periodically.

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms of this GDPR Visitor Rights Policy.

GDPR Email Marketing Policy

At The Morning Brew, we are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) when it comes to email marketing. This GDPR Email Marketing Policy outlines how we handle your personal data and our practices regarding email marketing.

Consent and Personal Data Collection: We only send marketing emails to individuals who have provided their explicit consent to receive such communications. When you subscribe to our email newsletter, we collect personal information from you, such as your name and email address. By providing your information and subscribing to our newsletter, you consent to the collection, storage, and processing of your personal data for email marketing purposes as described in this policy.

Purpose of Email Marketing: The purpose of our email marketing is to provide you with valuable content, updates, promotions, offers, and information related to our travel blog. We strive to deliver relevant and engaging emails that enhance your experience with us.

Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of receiving our marketing emails at any time. Every email we send includes an unsubscribe link at the bottom, allowing you to easily opt out of future communications. Once you opt out, we will promptly remove you from our email list and cease sending you marketing emails.

Data Security: We take the security of your personal data seriously and have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or disclosure. We regularly review and update our security practices to maintain the highest level of data protection.

Data Sharing and Disclosure: We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may share your data with trusted service providers who assist us in delivering our email communications or improving our website. These third-party providers are contractually bound to handle your data securely and only process it in accordance with our instructions.

Data Retention: We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by applicable laws and regulations. If you unsubscribe from our email list, we will promptly remove your personal data from our email database.

Your Rights: Under the GDPR, you have certain rights regarding your personal data. These rights include:

Right to Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you and receive a copy of it.
Right to Rectification: If your personal data is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request its correction or update.
Right to Erasure: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data under specific circumstances.
Right to Restriction of Processing: You can request the restriction of processing your personal data in certain situations.
Right to Data Portability: You may request to receive a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
Right to Withdraw Consent: If you have given your consent for the processing of your personal data, you have the right to withdraw it at any time.

Contact Information and Exercising Your Rights If you have any questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your rights regarding your personal data, including unsubscribing from our email list, please contact us at amysmorningbrew@gmail.com. We will promptly address your request and provide you with information on the actions taken.

Changes to this Policy We reserve the right to update or modify this GDPR Email Marketing Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page, and we encourage you to review it periodically.

By subscribing to our email newsletter, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms of this GDPR Email Marketing Policy.

Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy outlines how The Morning Brew ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help us analyze website traffic, remember your preferences, and enhance your browsing experience. Cookies do not contain personal information that can directly identify you.

Types of Cookies Used: We use the following types of cookies on our website:

Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of our website and enable core functionalities, such as page navigation and access to secure areas. Disabling these cookies may impact the performance and functionality of the website.
Analytics Cookies: These cookies allow us to analyze website traffic, visitor behavior, and usage patterns. We use this information to improve our website's content, user experience, and performance.
Preference Cookies: These cookies remember your preferences and settings on our website, such as language preferences or display options. They enhance your browsing experience by personalizing the content and layout of the website.
Marketing Cookies: These cookies track your browsing behavior and may be used to deliver targeted advertisements or promotional content based on your interests. We may use third-party advertising networks to display these advertisements.
Social Media Cookies: These cookies enable social media integration and allow you to share content from our website on social media platforms. They may also track your interactions with social media widgets or buttons on our website.

Third-Party Cookies: We may use third-party cookies on our website, such as those from analytics providers or advertising networks. These third parties may collect information about your browsing activities on our website and other websites to provide targeted advertisements or personalized content. We do not have control over the cookies used by third parties, and their use is subject to their respective privacy policies.

Cookie Consent and Control: Upon your first visit to our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner or pop-up requesting your consent to the use of cookies. By continuing to use our website and not adjusting your browser settings to reject cookies, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect your browsing experience and limit the functionality of our website.

Data Retention: We retain cookie-related data for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Changes to this Policy: We reserve the right to update or modify this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page, and we encourage you to review it periodically.

Contact Information: If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at amysmorningbrew@gmail.com.

By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms of this Cookie Policy.

CCPA Compliant Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy for The Morning Brew ("we," "us," or "our") outlines how we collect, use, and disclose personal information in compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). This policy applies solely to California residents and their rights under the CCPA.

Information Collection and Categories of Personal Information: We collect various categories of personal information from California residents, including but not limited to:

Identifiers: Name, email address, postal address, IP address, and other similar identifiers.
Internet or Other Electronic Network Activity Information: Browsing history, search history, interactions with our website or advertisements.
Geolocation Data: Location information, such as city or region.
Professional or Employment-Related Information: Occupation, employer details (if provided).
Inferences: Information derived from other personal information to create a profile reflecting preferences and characteristics.

We collect this information directly from you or through automated means when you interact with our website or provide it voluntarily.

Purpose of Information Collection and Use: We collect and use personal information for the following purposes:

To provide and personalize our services, including delivering relevant content, updates, and offers related to our travel blog.
To communicate with you, respond to inquiries, and provide customer support.
To improve our website, content, and user experience.
To analyze website traffic and user behavior to understand trends and preferences.
To comply with legal obligations and protect against fraudulent or unlawful activities.

Information Disclosure and Sharing: We do not sell personal information to third parties for monetary consideration. However, we may share personal information with the following categories of third parties:

Service Providers: We may disclose personal information to trusted service providers who assist us in delivering our services, maintaining our website, or analyzing data on our behalf.
Affiliates: We may share personal information with our affiliates for internal business purposes.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose personal information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests.
Business Transfers: If we undergo a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, personal information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

Your CCPA Rights As a California resident, you have certain rights under the CCPA:

Right to Know: You have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the categories of sources from which the information is collected, the purpose of collection, and the categories of third parties with whom we share your information.
Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information we have collected, subject to certain exceptions.
Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information, if applicable.
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights, including by denying services, charging different prices, or providing a different level or quality of services.

Exercising Your CCPA Rights To exercise your rights under the CCPA, you may submit a verifiable consumer request by contacting us at amysmorningbrew@gmail.com. We will verify your request and respond within the timeframes required by law.

Authorized Agent: You may designate an authorized agent to make requests on your behalf by providing written authorization. We may require the authorized agent to verify their identity and submit proof of your written authorization.

Changes to this Policy: We reserve the right to update or modify this CCPA Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page, and we encourage you to review it periodically.

Contact Information: If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices or this CCPA Privacy Policy, please contact us at amysmorningbrew@gmail.com.

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms of this CCPA Privacy Policy.