At Natural Fiber Clothing, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website. By using our site, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our site.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our website:
- Personal Information:
When you leave a comment on our blog posts or email us directly, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, and any other details you provide in your comment or email. For example, if you comment on a post like “10 Top Brands for 100% Natural Fiber Clothing,” we collect the information you enter in the comment form. - Non-Personal Information:
We may collect non-personal information automatically, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behavior (e.g., pages visited, time spent on the site) through cookies and analytics tools like Google Analytics. - Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
Our site uses cookies to enhance your experience, track affiliate link clicks (e.g., to brands like Pact or MATE the Label), and analyze site performance. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. Some cookies may be set by third-party services, such as affiliate networks (e.g., Amazon Associates) or ad banners, to track conversions.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To Operate and Improve Our Website:
We use non-personal data (e.g., via Google Analytics) to understand how users interact with our site, improve our content, and enhance user experience. For example, we may analyze which blog posts (e.g., “5 Ways Synthetic Fabrics Harm Your Skin and Hormones”) are most popular. - To Moderate Comments:
If you leave a comment, we use your name and email address to display your comment publicly and to moderate or respond to it. Your email address is not displayed publicly but may be used to contact you if needed (e.g., to address a comment violation). - To Respond to Inquiries:
If you email us at hello@naturalfiberclothing.app, we use your email address and any provided information to respond to your inquiry, such as a question about sustainable fashion or affiliate partnerships. - For Affiliate Tracking:
We use cookies to track clicks and purchases made through affiliate links (e.g., to Kent’s organic cotton underwear) to earn commissions. This data is managed by third-party affiliate networks and is subject to their privacy policies. - For Analytics and Advertising:
We use non-personal data to analyze site performance and may use cookies to display affiliate ad banners (if implemented). This helps us understand user behavior and monetize our site.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following ways:
- Service Providers:
We use third-party services like Google Analytics to analyze site usage and WordPress to manage comments. These providers may have access to your data (e.g., IP address for analytics, email for comments) but are contractually obligated to protect it and use it only for the services they provide to us. - Affiliate Networks:
When you click an affiliate link or ad banner, third-party affiliate networks (e.g., Amazon Associates, Impact) may collect data (e.g., via cookies) to track your activity and attribute commissions. We do not control these third parties’ data practices and encourage you to review their privacy policies. - Legal Requirements:
We may disclose your information if required by law, such as to comply with a court order, or to protect our rights, property, or safety (e.g., in response to a legal request about a comment).
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to improve your experience and track affiliate activity. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings:
- Essential Cookies:
Necessary for the site to function, such as remembering your comment details if you revisit a post. - Analytics Cookies:
Set by Google Analytics to track site usage (e.g., which pages you visit). - Affiliate Cookies:
Set by affiliate networks to track clicks and purchases (e.g., a 30-day cookie from Pact to attribute a sale). - Advertising Cookies:
If we display affiliate ad banners, cookies may track your interaction with those ads.
You can disable cookies in your browser, but this may affect your ability to use certain features of our site (e.g., affiliate tracking may not work properly).
5. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access and Deletion:
You can request access to or deletion of your personal data (e.g., your comment data or email inquiry) by emailing us at hello@naturalfiberclothing.app. For example, if you want a comment removed, we can delete it upon verification. - Opt-Out of Cookies:
You can opt out of non-essential cookies via your browser settings or by using tools like the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On. - Do Not Track:
We do not currently respond to “Do Not Track” signals, as there is no universal standard for handling them.
If you are an EU resident under GDPR or a California resident under CCPA, you have additional rights, such as the right to request data portability or object to processing. Contact us to exercise these rights.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information, such as using secure hosting (via WordPress) and limiting access to personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. For example, while we protect comment data stored by WordPress, we cannot prevent unauthorized access due to external breaches.
7. Third-Party Links
Our site contains affiliate links and may include ad banners that direct you to third-party websites (e.g., Pact, MATE the Label, Amazon). These sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices. We encourage you to review their policies before providing any personal information.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us, and we will promptly remove it.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant updates by posting the revised policy on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the site after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please email us at hello@naturalfiberclothing.app. We do not offer a contact form, but we will respond to your email inquiries as promptly as possible.