This Privacy Policy outlines how your personal information is collected, used, and shared when visiting or making a purchase from www.vapehives.com (referred to as the “Site”).
PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT When you visit the Site, we automatically gather certain information about your device, such as your web browser details, IP address, time zone, and some cookies installed on your device. As you navigate the Site, we collect data about the specific web pages or products you view, the websites or search terms that led you to the Site, and how you interact with the Site. We refer to this collected information as “Device Information”.
We collect Device Information using technologies like:
- “Cookies,” which are data files placed on your device or computer, often including an anonymous unique identifier. For more details about cookies and how to disable them, visit http://www.allaboutcookies.org.
- “Log files” that track actions on the Site, including your IP address, browser type, Internet service provider, referring/exit pages, and date/time stamps.
- “Web beacons,” “tags,” and “pixels,” which are electronic files used to record information about your browsing activity on the Site.
Furthermore, when you place an order or attempt to do so on our website, we gather specific details from you, including your name, billing address, shipping address, payment information (such as credit card numbers), email address, and phone number. This data is referred to as “Order Information.”
When we mention “Personal Information” in this Privacy Policy, we are referring to both Device Information and Order Information.
HOW WE USE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
We primarily use the Order Information we collect to fulfill orders placed through the Site, including processing payments, arranging shipping, and providing invoices/order confirmations. Additionally, we use this Order Information to:
- Communicate with you;
- Screen orders for potential risks or fraud; and
- Provide information or advertising about our products/services based on your preferences.
We utilize the Device Information we collect to help us screen for potential risks and fraud (particularly your IP address) and to improve and optimize our Site overall. This includes generating analytics about how customers browse and interact with the Site, as well as assessing the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
SHARING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
We share your Personal Information with third parties to assist us in using your Personal Information as described above. For instance, we use Shopify to power our online store—you can learn more about how Shopify handles your Personal Information at https://wordpress.org/about/privacy/. We also employ Google Analytics to understand how customers utilize the Site—details about how Google uses your Personal Information can be found at https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/. You can opt out of Google Analytics at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Furthermore, we may share your Personal Information to comply with applicable laws and regulations, respond to legal requests for information, or protect our rights.
BEHAVIORAL ADVERTISING
We use your Personal Information to deliver targeted advertisements or marketing communications we believe may interest you. For more information on how targeted advertising operates, visit the Network Advertising Initiative’s (“NAI”) educational page at http://www.networkadvertising.org/understanding-online-advertising/how-does-it-work.
You can opt out of targeted advertising through the following links:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/settings/?tab=ads
- Google: https://www.google.com/settings/ads/anonymous
- Bing: https://advertise.bingads.microsoft.com/en-us/resources/policies/personalized-ads You can also opt out of some of these services by visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance’s opt-out portal at: http://optout.aboutads.info/.
DO NOT TRACK
Please note that our Site does not change its data collection and usage practices when receiving a Do Not Track signal from your browser.
YOUR RIGHTS
If you are a European resident, you have the right to access the personal information we hold about you and request corrections, updates, or deletions of your personal information. To exercise this right, please contact us through the provided contact information below.
If you are a European resident, note that we process your information to fulfill contracts we may have with you (e.g., if you make an order through the Site) or for our legitimate business interests as outlined above. Additionally, your information may be transferred outside of Europe, including to Canada and the United States.
DATA RETENTION
We retain your Order Information for our records unless you request its deletion.
CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.
MINORS
Our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 21.
CONTACT US
For more details about our privacy practices, questions, or complaints, please contact us via email at mail@vapehives.com or by mail using the provided address:
The Vape Hive Smoke Shop 1840 S Gen McMullin Dr Suite 111, San Antonio, TX, 78226, United States