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Privacy Policy

last UPDATED: 6/19/24

By using this website as a user (hereafter “You”), You agree to the following Privacy Policy. Please read this policy carefully before using this website.


This website is owned and operated by an Ohio company (hereafter “Our”, “We”, or “Company”). Our principal place of business is located in Delaware, Ohio. www.girasoleco.com (the "Site") is owned and operated by Girasole & Co. Weddings. Our mailing address is:

Solomon Square, Delaware, OH 43015

You can reach us with any privacy-related questions at info@girasoleco.com.

At Girasole & Co. Weddings we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.



The purpose of this privacy policy (this "Privacy Policy") is to inform users of our Site of the following:
  • The personal data we will collect;
  • Use of collected data;
  • Who has access to the data collected;
  • The rights of Site users; and
  • The Site's cookie policy.
  • This Privacy Policy applies in addition to the terms and conditions of our Site.



By using our Site users agree that they consent to:
  • The conditions set out in this Privacy Policy; and
  • The collection, use, and retention of the data listed in this Privacy Policy.



We only collect data that helps us achieve the purpose set out in this Privacy Policy. We will not collect any additional data beyond the data listed below without notifying you first.


When you visit and use our Site, we may automatically collect and store the following information:
  • IP address;
  • Location;
  • Clicked links; and
  • Content viewed.


We may also collect the following data when you perform certain functions on our Site:
  • First and last name;
  • Email address;
  • Phone number; and
  • Payment information.

Financial Data: Information related to your payment methods, such as credit card or bank transfer details, to facilitate transactions, returns, or exchanges of products or services.
Social Networking Data: Access personal information from social networking sites and apps, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, or others.

Mobile Device Data: Information about your device, including device ID, model and manufacturer, and location information.

Other Data: Additional information to enter a contest, giveaway, or participate in a survey.

This data may be collected using the following methods:
  • Lead Forms: When users fill out lead forms on our Site.
  • Cookies: To enhance user experience and collect data for analytics and personalized advertising.
  • Third-Party Services: Integrated services that may collect information as part of their functionality.



Data collected on our Site will only be used for the purposes specified in this Privacy Policy or indicated on the relevant pages of our Site. We will not use your data beyond what we disclose in this Privacy Policy.

The data we collect automatically is used for the following purposes:
  • Statistics.

The data we collect when the user performs certain functions may be used for the following purposes:
  • Create and manage your account.
  • Deliver products or services you purchase.
  • Correspond with you.
  • Process payments or refunds.
  • Inform you about new offerings of interest.
  • Engage with you via social media.
  • Send newsletters or updates about our company or website.
  • Deliver targeted advertising.
  • Request feedback from you.
  • Notify you of updates to our products and services.
  • Resolve disputes and troubleshoot problems.
  • Administer contests or giveaways.
  • Generate a personalized profile for future interactions.
  • Compile anonymous statistical data for internal or third-party use.
  • Assist law enforcement as needed.
  • Prevent fraudulent activity on our website or mobile app.
  • Analyze trends to improve our website and offerings.




  • To Improve Services: Enhance our offerings and user experience.
  • For Marketing Purposes: Send promotional materials and updates about our services.
  • To Process Transactions: Handle payment and service-related transactions.




Employees: We may disclose user data to any member of our organization who reasonably needs access to user data to achieve the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy.




We may share your information with third parties in specific situations to serve our legitimate business interests. These interests include managing our website, handling your account, entering into contracts, communicating with you, fulfilling orders, delivering our services, identifying trends, ensuring security, and marketing additional goods and services to you. The legal basis for sharing your data is your consent to this Privacy Policy and our need to protect and promote our business interests.



  • Third-party Processing: We may disclose your information to third parties who assist with tasks such as payment processing, hosting services, email delivery, and customer service.
  • To Protect Our Company: We may use your information to protect our company, investigate violations of our rights or policies, acquire and maintain insurance coverage, manage risks, obtain financial or legal advice, or exercise or defend against legal claims.
  • Affiliates: We may share your personal information with our business affiliates who promote our products or services for a commission. Our affiliates must honor this Privacy Policy, avoid spamming, and disclose their affiliate relationship with us.
  • Online Postings: When you post online, your posts may be viewed by others, and we may distribute your comments outside the website.
  • Other Third Parties: We may share information with advertisers, investors, or other third parties for general business analysis. If required by law, we will make reasonable efforts to inform you.

We may also use third-party services, such as Google Analytics and social media plugins, which may collect user data. These third parties manage user data in accordance with their respective privacy policies.

We will not sell or share your data with other third parties, except in the following cases:
  • If the law requires it;
  • If it is required for any legal proceeding;
  • To prove or protect our legal rights; and
  • To buyers or potential buyers of this company in the event that we seek to sell the company.



We may share your data as required by law or in response to legal processes, including subpoenas, or as necessary to protect the rights, property, and safety of others. This includes sharing information to prevent or address fraud and avoid credit risks.

If you follow hyperlinks from our Site to another Site, please note that we are not responsible for and have no control over their privacy policies and practices.




User data will be retained until the purpose for which it was collected has been fulfilled and/or for a period of 5 years following the completion of services.

You will be notified if your data is kept for longer than this period.




In order to protect your security, we use the strongest available browser encryption and store all of our data on servers in secure facilities. All data is only accessible to our employees. Our employees are bound by strict confidentiality agreements and a breach of this agreement would result in the employee's termination.

While we take all reasonable precautions to ensure that user data is secure and that users are protected, there always remains the risk of harm. The Internet as a whole can be insecure at times and therefore we are unable to guarantee the security of user data beyond what is reasonably practical.

We protect your data by:
  1. Encryption: Using SSL certificates to secure data transmissions.
  2. Secure Servers: Hosting data on secure servers to prevent unauthorized access.




The minimum age to use our website is 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect or use personal data from children under 13 years of age. If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child under 13 years of age, the personal data will be deleted as soon as possible. If a child under 13 years of age has provided us with personal data their parent or guardian may contact us at info@girasoleco.com




If you would like to know if we have collected your personal data, how we have used your personal data, if we have disclosed your personal data and to who we disclosed your personal data, or if you would like your data to be deleted or modified in any way, please email info@girasoleco.com.



  1. Access, Update, or Delete Personal Information: You can request access to, update, or delete your personal information.
  2. Opt-Out of Data Collection: You can opt out of certain data collection practices by selecting the unsubscribe button in the link.
  3. Request a Copy of Data: You have the right to request a digital copy of the data that We hold about You. Your first request for a copy of Your personal data will be provided free of charge; subsequent requests will incur a reasonable fee.
  4. Marketing Communications: You may provide us with your name and email address for email and marketing purposes. You can unsubscribe from future communications at any time, but we reserve the right to maintain a database of past subscribers. We may use this information as reasonably necessary for our business and as required by law. Your information may also be shared with relevant third parties for our business needs, including Facebook ads and other marketing campaigns.
  5. Complaints: If you believe we are misusing your data or have violated any of your rights under this Privacy Policy or applicable law, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.




In the event of a data breach, we have established procedures to promptly assess and address the situation to mitigate any potential harm. 

By agreeing to this Privacy Policy, you acknowledge that your personal data may be accessible via the internet worldwide. We cannot guarantee that your data will not be used or misused by other parties.

In the rare event that customer data is lost, stolen, or potentially compromised, our protocol is to notify affected customers via email within 72 hours of becoming aware of the incident. We will also promptly report such incidents to any necessary data protection authorities. We will collaborate closely with affected customers to determine appropriate actions, including any necessary end-user notifications, required patches, and strategies to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Our procedures include:
  1. Identification: Immediate identification of the breach and affected data.
  2. Containment: Taking steps to contain the breach and prevent further unauthorized access.
  3. Assessment: Conducting a thorough assessment of the breach, including the nature and scope of compromised data.
  4. Notification: Notifying relevant authorities and affected individuals as required by law and within appropriate timeframes.
  5. Response: Implementing measures to rectify the breach, enhance security protocols, and prevent future incidents.
  6. Documentation: Documenting the breach, response actions taken, and remediation efforts for review and improvement.

These procedures are designed to ensure transparency, accountability, and the protection of personal data in the event of a data breach.




In addition to the method(s) described in the How to Access, Modify, Delete, or Challenge the Data Collected section, we provide the following specific opt-out methods for the forms of collection, use, or disclosure of your personal data specified below:
  • You can opt-out by clicking "unsubscribe" on the bottom of any marketing email or updating your email preferences under "Your Account."




Do Not Track Notice: Do Not Track ("DNT") is a privacy preference that you can set in certain web browsers. We respond to browser-initiated DNT signals. If we receive a DNT signal that indicates a user does not wish to be tracked, we will not track that user.

Cookie Policy: A cookie is a small file, stored on a user's hard drive by a website. Its purpose is to collect data relating to the user's browsing habits. You can choose to be notified each time a cookie is transmitted. You can also choose to disable cookies entirely in your internet browser, but this may decrease the quality of your user experience.


We use the following types of cookies on our Site:
  • Functional cookies: Used to remember the selections you make on our Site so that your selections are saved for your next visits.
  • Analytical cookies: Allow us to improve the design and functionality of our Site by collecting data on how you access our Site, for example data on the content you access, how long you stay on our Site, etc.
  • Targeting cookies: Collect data on how you use the Site and your preferences. This allows us to personalize the information you see on our Site for you.
  • We use cookies for:
  • Analytics: Understanding user behavior and improving our Site.
  • Personalized Advertising: Delivering targeted ads based on user preferences.

Most browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can manage your cookie preferences by accepting or declining cookies when prompted.




This Privacy Policy may be amended from time to time in order to maintain compliance with the law and to reflect any changes to our data collection process. When we amend this Privacy Policy we will update the "Last Updated Date" at the top of this Privacy Policy. We recommend that our users periodically review our Privacy Policy to ensure that they are notified of any updates. If necessary, we may notify users by email of changes to this Privacy Policy.




Our website's servers are located in the United States. If you are visiting our website from outside the United States, you agree to send your information to the United States. If you are a member of the EU, your data is protected by appropriate safeguards like the EU-US Privacy Shield and GDPR. By submitting any opt-ins on this website, you consent to the collection of your name and email and will receive communications from us. You have the right to object to the processing of your data at any time. Your information will not be shared with any third parties in the EU.

While we are not specifically subject to GDPR or CCPA, we strive to adhere to high standards of data protection and user privacy.




Online Postings: When you post online, your posts may be viewed by others, and we may distribute your comments outside the website.

External Links: Our website may include hyperlinks to other websites not controlled by us. We suggest you exercise caution when clicking on a hyperlink. Although we use reasonable care in including hyperlinks, we do not regularly monitor these websites and are not responsible for any damage or consequences you suffer by using these hyperlinks. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of third-party websites before interacting with them or making purchases.



If You require any more information or have any questions about the Privacy Policy or our Website Terms and Conditions of Use, please feel free to contact us by email at info@girasoleco.com.

General

Purpose

Consent

Information Collected

Data Collected Automatically

Data Collected in a Non-Automatic Way

How We Use Personal Data

Purpose of Data Collection 

Who We Share Personal Data With

Other Disclosures

Reasons for Sharing Your Information

Disclaimers

How Long We Store Personal Data

How We Protect Your Personal Data

Minors

How to Access, Modify, Delete, or Challenge the Data Collected

YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO:

Data Breach Procedures

How to Opt-Out of Data Collection, Use or Disclosure

Tracking Technologies 

Changes to the Privacy Policy & Modifications

International Privacy and GDPR Disclaimer

Disclosure of Information

Questions

To view our full Privacy Policy and Website Terms & Conditions of Use policy, please access them on a desktop device.

If You require any more information or have any questions about the Privacy Policy or our Website Terms and Conditions of Use, please feel free to contact us by email at info@girasoleco.com.

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