Privacy policy

SECTION 1 – PRIVACY POLICY OF SHELLICONE

At our platform/e-commerce website https://www.shellicone.com/ (hereafter referred to as “Shellicone”, “we”, “our”, “us”) the privacy of our users is acknowledged and protected and respected. In this privacy policy, we have described how the data of our users/customers is used, stored, and disclosed to any relevant third parties.

  • Applicability Of Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to all services and products obtainable through the website of Shellicone. We have publicly displayed this privacy policy so that all the users, visitors, and members (“users”) of our website can read it while using our website. By accessing our website and using our services you are assumed to be in consent to our Privacy Policy. If you are in disagreement with the whole or part of our Privacy Policy, you should stop using our website.

 

SECTION 2 - TYPE OF DATA SHELLICONE COLLECTS

All personal identifiable information supplied by the users for the purpose of shopping for a product will also be deemed to be data voluntarily shared by the user. The personal information collected from the users of our website is collected in a professional manner and only for the purpose of providing our services. 

The type of data that we collect includes (but is not limited to):

  • Full name of the customer/buyer.
  • E-mail Address
  • Shipping Address
  • Phone Number
  • Payment, Credit, Debit Cards Information (Payment Information is processed automatically by third-party platforms)
  • Zip/Postal Code

2.1. Automatic Data Collection:

Other user information collected via accessing the website may include but is not limited to the user’s IP address, browser type, device, and OS type, access dates and times, and any pages viewed. Any information pertaining to interaction with the website (such as reviews, feedback, and comments posted) may also be collected. Furthermore, there will be certain information collected automatically through cookies.

2.2. Information Collection Through User Account and Guest Account

Since buyers on our website can buy products by creating user accounts as well as through guest accounts therefore there is a collection of information through both these ways. However, certain features of the website will only be available to those who create and register their account on Shellicone’s website. For example, in case, while they are shopping, if there is a promotion or sale users would not be able to enter the discount code in the guest checkout. They can't put in the promo code if they haven't created an account and the buyers are not going to buy anything when they haven't given us information. That’s why buyers have to create an account in order to fully benefit from our services.

SECTION 3 – DATA COLLECTION THROUGH COOKIES (COOKIE POLICY)  

The website of Shellicone also collects some of the users’ data through the cookies placements. While browsing and shopping our website, we may also place cookies in the users’ browser. A cookie is a small file that has a tracking identifier that is sent by a hosting server or a website to a browser (such as Chrome, Firefox, Edge). The browser then stores this file. The purpose of storing such a file is that whenever a user visits the same website again the website remembers the user and provides the user experience based on the user’s interest and previous searches. The types of cookies our website stores on users’ devices are:

Session Cookies.

As the name suggests a session cookie remains only in the user’s browser as long as the user is browsing that website and as soon as the user exits from the website cookie is removed.

Permanent Cookies.

Permanent cookies stay in the browsers until it expires or till the user deletes the cookie itself. Permanent cookies remember login information, previous user search information, checkout, and cart details. It is worth mentioning here that cookies do not have any information that can lead to a person’s identity personally. They are only for the purpose of convenience for both the user and the website.

Third-Party Cookies and Analytical Cookies

Any type of cookies that are not stored directly by this website and will be stored by the integrating services in order to provide services (including social media websites) are called third-party cookies. An analytical cookie is also a type of third-party cookie. An analytical cookie conveys information to the website about how users are interacting with the website such as the page views, the clicks on weblinks, the user’s access to the website, how long a user has stayed on the website, and other similar actions on the website. This allows us to track the usage of the user’s account of our service over a period of time which helps us make our services better for users in the future.

3.1. Blocking And Deleting Our Website Cookies

Most browsers allow you to refuse to accept cookies. For example:

In Internet Explorer you can refuse all cookies by clicking “Tools”, “Internet Options”, “Privacy”, and selecting “Block all cookies” using the sliding selector.

In Firefox you can block all cookies by clicking "Tools", "Options", and un-checking "Accept cookies from sites" in the "Privacy" box.

In the Chrome web browser after you have opened Chrome, at the top right, click more and then settings.    Under "Privacy and security," click Site settings. Click Cookies and from there, you can: Turn on cookies: Next to "Blocked," turn on the switch.

Please remember that cookies are files created by sites you visit. They make your online experience easier by saving browsing information. With cookies, sites can:

  • Remember your site preferences.
  • Give you locally relevant content.

Thus, blocking all cookies will have a negative impact on the usability of our website. If you block cookies, you will not be able to use several features on this website.

 

SECTION 4 - REASONS FOR USERS’ INFORMATION COLLECTION 

Unless otherwise stated, information is collected for internal purposes only. This includes such purposes as to:

  1. Administer the services provided by the website, including informing our users of any relevant information contained within our website.
  2. Improve the services of our website.
  • Contact the user for the purpose of research, product development or changes, and customer service.
  1. Compile anonymous statistical data and analysis for use internally or with third parties.
  2. Create and manage accounts.
  3. Deliver targeted advertising, news, or other promotional material from the website to the user.
  • Enable communication between the website and the user.
  • In the process of selling, expanding, reducing, or acquiring new businesses and assets, users’ information may be shared with our new partners.
  1. Fulfill and manage purchases, orders and payments, refunds, and other transactions relating to the website.
  2. Notify the user of updates.
  3. Offer new products, services, recommendations, and request customer feedback.
  • Perform other business activities necessary.
  • Prevent fraudulent transactions, monitor against theft, and protect against criminal activity.
  • Resolve disputes, troubleshoot problems, and respond to product and customer service requests.

 

SECTION 5 - PRESENCE OF THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Information may be shared with third parties to offer enhanced services to the users or for different purposes. The third parties’ platforms include (but aren’t limited to) our partners, suppliers, advertisers, and sponsors. The website will not share, lease, or sell any user information to a third party.

5.1. Responsibility For Content of Third-Party Links

Please note that such links will only be available for users’ convenience however, users are themselves in control of visiting such links. For advertising purposes, the website may contain links to third-party websites that are not affiliated with us. We are also disclaiming ourselves for any links that may be unverified, scams, or phishing links. Please note we are not responsible for such links. All users are requested not to share any information with anyone without verification and users should always check that they are in a secure system. Always verify and research the links if you receive a text, e-mail, or phone call. DO NOT give you credit card, debit card, or payment details unless it’s completely trustworthy. Upon using these links to leave the website, any information given is not covered by this privacy policy, and the safety and privacy of any information given cannot be guaranteed. The user is obligated to inform themselves of any policies pertaining to third-party websites. The website is not responsible for the privacy policies of third parties.

 

SECTION 6 - USER RIGHTS

Users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time. Website administrators may also see and edit this information.

6.1. California Privacy Rights

If you are living inside the state of California, you have the rights under California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Your rights have been provided below however, specifically, you have the right to the personal information about and what kind of data is being stored for the past 12 months. You also have the right to delete your data and you have the right to equal and fair services. Please note that it might take us up to 45 days to respond to your request.

Under California Consumer Privacy Rights Act (CCPA) users have the following rights.

  • The Right To Access – You have the right to request our platform to know what kind of data is being collected.
  • The Right To Rectification – You have the right to request that we correct (or complete) any information you believe is inaccurate (or incomplete) about yourself.
  • The Right To Erasure – You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
  • The Right To Restrict Processing – You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
  • The Right To Withdraw The Consent – You have the right to withdraw your consent from any of our website’s processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
  • The Right To Data Portability – You have the right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.
  • The Right Of Non-Discrimination – You have the right to Non-Discrimination under CCPA while you are using our website.

All rights under CCPA deal with the personal information collected by our website from the residents of the state of California.

6.2. GDPR Privacy Rights

This is only for the residents of the EU state or the country. As per European General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) you have the right to access your personal information that we have stored on our website, you can also have this information updated, corrected, or deleted. Furthermore, as a user under GDPR, you can also have your consent withdrawn from any activity that you have previously consented to. Under GDPR you can also obtain your information in a machine-readable and structured format, and you also have a right to transfer your information from one data controller to any other. If you want to use any of the rights under GDPR make sure to contact us at meow@shellicone.com.  

6.3. Protection Of Minors (Rights Granted Under COPPA)

Shellicone’s website has no policy of collecting information about children who are under the age of 15 and under and we believe that children of any age should get their parents’ consent before giving out any personal information. This step has been taken in compliance with the COPPA act. COPPA means The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. We also make it clear that we do not knowingly collect information from anyone under the age of 13. We have made this compliance under Children Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”). COPPA was enacted in 1998 and under this act, all the measures have been made to protect the information of children, specifically children under 13. The main focus of the COPPA act is to put parents in control of the information to which their children may be having access. If you are under 13, you should never provide us with any personal information, nor should you be using our website and our services.

 

SECTION 7 - DIGITAL MILLENNIUM COPYRIGHT ACT NOTICE (DMCA NOTICE)

Per the Digital Millennium Copyright Act ("DMCA"), We have adopted and implemented the following notice-and-take-down procedure for copyright owners whose copyrighted work(s) appear on our websites without permission:

We have designated an agent ("DMCA Agent") to receive and respond to properly written notifications from copyright owners who claim inappropriate use of copyrighted materials on our website or through our services. Should our website’s DMCA Agent receive such a notification in the manner set forth below alleging copyright infringing activity, our agent will take whatever action it deems appropriate, in its sole discretion, including removal of the offensive content, contacting the relevant DMCA Agent Address:

Shellicone’s DMCA Agent

dmca@shellicone.com.

Please Note When Contacting Us:

All infringement notifications must be submitted in writing to our website’s DMCA Agent at the email address listed above, and must include the following:

  1. Identification of the copyrighted work(s) claimed to be infringed;
  2. Identification of the material or link allegedly hosting the infringing content;
  3. The copyright owner's contact information (including mailing address, telephone number, and email address);
  4. the following statements:

(A) "I hereby state that I have a good faith belief that the use of the copyrighted material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law," and

(B) "I hereby state that the information in this Notice is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that I am the owner or am authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the copyright that is allegedly infringed;"

  1. The full name and electronic or physical signature of the copyright owner or the copyright owner's agent.

 

SECTION 7 - DATA PROTECTION PRACTICES

We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. We make it clear that all the necessary steps within compliance with state and federal regulations are taken to protect and safeguard the users’ data. However, it's also worth mentioning that while we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to us, be aware that no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or type of misuse by unauthorized parties.

 

SECTION 8 - MODIFICATIONS AND AMENDMENTS IN PRIVACY POLICY

We reserve the right to modify this policy at any time, and for any reason. These changes will appear as an update and will include the date of any changes. Any changes will be deemed valid and effective immediately upon the published update. No specific notice will be given to each individual user, and each user has waived any right to such notice. Users are encouraged to review our website regularly in order to inform themselves of any changes to this policy. As such, users are deemed to be informed of any changes by way of the update notice posted to the website at the time of any change. By continuing to use the website after the time of such published changes to the Privacy Policy, the user is deemed to have accepted changes.

 

SECTION 9 - OPT-OUT RIGHT TO USERS

We give all users of our website to opt-out from our newsletters, promotional, and commercial email lists by simply contacting us and letting us know. Moreover, the user has also an option to opt out by following the ‘unsubscribe link at the bottom of the commercial email and removing his or her email from our list. This step has been taken in compliance with the CAN-SPAM act. Please note that we only send emails in order to send information, respond to inquiries, promote our website, and advertise our business. Requests to be deleted from email lists run by the website shall be completed upon a request submitted to our support department at meow@shellicone.com.

 

SECTION 10 – CONTACT US

If you have any questions or comments, you can reach us at: meow@shellicone.com.