Dooneymalls Privacy Policy
Dooneymalls ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (dooneymalls.com, the "Site"), purchase our products (including handbags, wallets, business cases, travel accessories, apparel, and shoes), or interact with our services. By accessing or using our Site and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, as well as non-personal information automatically collected when you use our Site. The types of information we collect include:
1.1 Personal Information
When you register an account, place an order, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact our customer service, you may provide us with the following personal information:
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Contact information: Name, email address (e.g.,
[email protected] for communications), phone number, shipping and billing address;
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Account information: Username, password (encrypted for security);
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Payment information: Credit card details, debit card details, or other payment method information (we do not store full payment details; this information is processed by trusted third-party payment processors);
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Other information: Preferences (e.g., product interests), communication preferences, and any other information you choose to share with us (e.g., when submitting feedback or inquiries).
1.2 Non-Personal Information
When you browse our Site, we may automatically collect non-personal information that does not identify you individually, including:
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Technical information: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type, screen resolution, and information about your interaction with the Site (e.g., pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked);
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Usage data: Aggregated data about Site traffic, product views, and purchasing patterns (this data is anonymized and used for analytical purposes).
We may collect this non-personal information using cookies, web beacons, and other similar tracking technologies. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings (see Section 7 for more details).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for legitimate business purposes, including:
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Process and fulfill your orders: Verify your identity, process payments, arrange shipping, and send order confirmations and delivery updates;
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Provide customer service: Respond to your inquiries, resolve issues, and address your needs (e.g., assisting with returns, exchanges, or product questions);
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Manage your account: Maintain your account information, update you on account activity, and ensure the security of your account;
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Improve our Site and services: Analyze usage data to enhance the functionality, usability, and performance of our Site, and develop new products or services that meet customer needs;
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Send marketing communications: Provide you with information about our products, promotions, discounts, and events, based on your communication preferences. You can opt out of marketing communications at any time (see Section 6);
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Ensure security and prevent fraud: Detect and prevent fraudulent activities, protect our Site and users from security breaches, and comply with legal obligations;
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Comply with legal requirements: Fulfill our legal and regulatory obligations, such as tax reporting, and respond to lawful requests from government authorities.
3. How We Disclose Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. We may disclose your information to the following parties only for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:
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Trusted third-party service providers: We engage third-party vendors to perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing (e.g., PayPal, Stripe), shipping and logistics (e.g., FedEx, UPS), email marketing (e.g., Mailchimp), and Site analytics (e.g., Google Analytics). These service providers have access to your personal information only to the extent necessary to perform their services and are obligated to protect your information;
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Legal and regulatory authorities: We may disclose your information if required by law, such as in response to a subpoena, court order, or other legal process, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others;
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Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or other business transaction, your personal information may be transferred to the acquiring or successor entity. We will notify you in advance of any such transfer and ensure that the receiving party complies with this Privacy Policy;
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With your consent: We may disclose your information to third parties if you explicitly consent to such disclosure.
4. How We Protect Your Information
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:
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Encryption: We use encryption technologies (e.g., SSL/TLS) to secure data transmission, especially for payment information and sensitive personal data;
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Secure storage: Your personal information is stored on secure servers with restricted access;
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Access controls: Only authorized personnel have access to your personal information, and they are required to maintain the confidentiality of such information;
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Regular security audits: We conduct periodic reviews of our security practices to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.
While we take reasonable steps to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security, and you acknowledge that you provide your information at your own risk.
5. Your Rights Regarding Your Information
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
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Right to access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you;
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Right to correction: Request that we correct or update any inaccurate or incomplete personal information;
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Right to erasure (right to be forgotten): Request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions;
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Right to restriction of processing: Request that we restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances;
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Right to data portability: Request that we transfer your personal information to another organization, in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format;
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Right to withdraw consent: If you have given us consent to process your information, you may withdraw your consent at any time (this will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal).
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at
[email protected] with your request. We will review your request and respond within a reasonable time frame, in accordance with applicable laws.
6. Opt-Out of Marketing Communications
If you no longer wish to receive marketing communications (e.g., newsletters, promotional emails) from us, you can opt out at any time by:
We will process your opt-out request promptly. Please note that you may still receive non-marketing communications from us, such as order confirmations, delivery updates, or account-related notifications.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and analyze Site usage. The types of cookies we use include:
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Necessary cookies: These cookies are essential for the operation of our Site (e.g., enabling you to log in to your account, add products to your cart, and process payments). They cannot be disabled;
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Performance cookies: These cookies collect information about how you use our Site (e.g., pages visited, errors encountered) to help us improve the Site’s performance;
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Functional cookies: These cookies remember your preferences (e.g., language, shipping address) to provide a more personalized experience;
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Marketing cookies: These cookies are used to deliver targeted advertisements and promotions based on your interests.
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, but please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Site.
8. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., social media platforms, payment processors). This Privacy Policy does not apply to these third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Site and services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information promptly. If you believe that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at
[email protected].
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or technological advancements. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the "Last Updated" date at the top of the policy will be revised. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. Your continued use of our Site and services after the updated policy is posted constitutes your acceptance of the changes.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
— The Dooneymalls Team