Privacy policy

Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Carolina Country Bling (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you visit or make a purchase from carolinabling.com (the “Site”).
Personal Information We Collect
Device Information
When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and your interaction with the Site, including:
- Web browser information
- IP address
- Time zone
- Cookies installed on your device
- Pages or products you view
- Referring websites or search terms
- How you interact with the Site
We refer to this information as “Device Information.”
We collect Device Information using technologies such as:
- Cookies: Data files placed on your device that may include an anonymous unique identifier. Learn more about cookies and how to disable them at http://www.allaboutcookies.org.
- Log files: Track actions occurring on the Site and may collect data such as IP address, browser type, internet service provider, referring/exit pages, and date/time stamps.
- Web beacons, tags, and pixels: Electronic files used to record how you browse the Site.
Order Information
When you make a purchase or attempt to make a purchase through the Site, we collect information such as:
- Name
- Billing address
- Shipping address
- Payment information (including credit card details or PayPal information)
- Email address
- Phone number
We refer to this information as “Order Information.”
Personal Information
When we refer to “Personal Information” in this Privacy Policy, we mean Device Information and Order Information.
How We Use Your Personal Information
Order Information
We use Order Information to:
- Process your orders (including payment processing, shipping, and order confirmations)
- Communicate with you
- Screen orders for potential fraud or risk
- Provide product updates, promotions, or marketing communications when consistent with the preferences you share with us
Device Information
We use Device Information to:
- Help screen for fraud and risk (especially IP address)
- Improve and optimize the Site (including analytics about browsing behavior and performance of marketing/advertising campaigns)
Sharing Your Personal Information
We share Personal Information with third parties who help us operate the Site and provide services to you, including:
- Shopify (our ecommerce platform): https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy
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Google Analytics (to understand Site usage): https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/
- Opt out of Google Analytics: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
We may also share your Personal Information to:
- Comply with applicable laws and regulations
- Respond to lawful requests (such as subpoenas, warrants, or court orders)
- Protect our rights, property, and safety, and the rights of others
Behavioral Advertising
We may use your Personal Information to provide targeted ads or marketing communications that we believe may interest you.
Learn more about targeted advertising here:
http://www.networkadvertising.org/understanding-online-advertising/how-does-it-work
You can opt out of targeted advertising through:
- 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 services through the Digital Advertising Alliance:
http://optout.aboutads.info/
Do Not Track
Please note that we do not change our data collection and use practices when we receive a Do Not Track signal from your browser.
Your Rights (European Residents)
If you are a resident of Europe, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request that your information be corrected, updated, or deleted
To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.
Please note: We process your information to fulfill contracts (such as fulfilling an order) or to pursue legitimate business interests. Your information may be transferred outside of Europe, including to Canada and the United States.
Data Retention
When you place an order through the Site, we retain your Order Information for our records unless and until you request that we delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory changes.
Minors
The Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. You must be 18 years or older to make purchases on our website.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, our privacy practices, or would like to make a complaint, contact us at:
📧 carolinacountrybling@gmail.com
Mailing Address:
Carolina Country Bling
212 Ponderosa Drive
Hamlet, NC 28345
United States