Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy is applicable to www.makeupmaven.com (the “Website”, “We”, “Us”, “Makeup Maven”) and other services that are offered by us on or through the Website. Makeup Maven, having its registered company in Lagos, Nigeria, may use affiliates or reputable third-party services for processing personal data collected on or through the Website. By using or accessing our Website, you are accepting the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
This Privacy Policy discloses our policies regarding the information we collect from you and how we limit and protect the use of that information.
In this Privacy Policy, references to “you” mean any person submitting any data to us or our agent, or the Website.
Changes to Privacy Policy
We may change these policies from time to time. If any such changes materially and adversely affect the use of your information, we will generally refer to such changes on the Website for a period of time, although our failure to do so will not affect the applicability of such changes. Accordingly, we recommend that you check back to review these policies from time to time, particularly if you have not visited the Website for some time. The most current version of the Privacy Policy can be reviewed by clicking the “Privacy Policy” hypertext link located at the bottom of our web pages.
Why We Collect Information
We collect and use personal details and other information to maintain the general and personalized content and functionality of the Website. In addition, we collect and use personal details to accommodate your requests, process your purchases on the Website, manage any possible later claims, and provide you with our services.
Information We Collect and How We Collect It
Through your use of the Website, we may obtain various types of basic contact and user information such as your IP (internet) address, username, email address, password, phone number, home address, name, etc.
The information we collect includes (among others) the following:
IP Address, Cookies, and Web Beacons
When you visit our Website, our servers automatically save your computer’s IP address. IP addresses will be collected along with information about the web pages you visit on the Website, the URL of the website you visited before coming to our Website, and the URL of any website you visit next.
In addition, we store certain information from your browser using cookies. A cookie is a piece of data stored on a user’s computer and is tied to information about the user. We may use cookies, web beacons (web bugs), or similar technologies to enhance and personalize your experience on the Website.
Most browsers are initially set to accept cookies, but you can reset your browser to refuse all cookies or indicate when a cookie is being sent. You can opt out of receiving cookies from any website by resetting your browser. However, some features and services may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
We use technologies such as pixel tags and web beacons to track your use of our Website and promotions, or we may allow our third-party service providers to use them on our behalf. Pixel tags and web beacons are tiny graphic images placed on certain pages on our Website or in our emails that allow us to determine whether you have performed a specific action. These technologies help us understand visitor traffic, behaviour, promotions, and performance. We may also utilize pixel tags and web beacons provided by our affiliates and/or marketing partners for the same purposes.
Personal Data
When you register with us, you provide us with certain personal information such as your name, email address, home address, phone number, etc. We may use your contact information to send you offers based on your interests.
We only collect email addresses that were provided to us directly by you. Your email address will only be used for the following purposes:
- a) Service emails (updates, new designs, new features, new products, offers, etc.)
b) Administrative purposes, such as notifications of violations of our terms of use
Without your approval, we will not:
- a) Make your email address visible on the Website
b) Use your email address for purposes other than those described in this Privacy Policy
c) Transfer your email address or other personal information to third parties, except in the limited cases described in this Privacy Policy
Combination of Personal Data
For optimizing our services and the Website, and for the purposes mentioned in this Privacy Policy, we are entitled to combine your personal data (including your email address, where applicable) with other information about you collected by or provided to us.
How We Use Your Information
We generally use your information only to operate the Website and make your experience more efficient, effective, and enjoyable.
As a general practice, we do not sell, rent, or otherwise give user-submitted information to any other party, except in limited circumstances such as compliance with the law or with your permission. We would not sell your name, email address, or other personal information to mass marketers. If Makeup Maven is acquired or becomes part of another organization, we retain the right to transfer all exclusive control over that data to the new operating entity.
Most uses of your information are for site administration, such as processing and tracking orders, diagnosing server problems, identification, security, and billing. We may also use this information to contact you for operational purposes, including notifications of new products and promotions.
We may share aggregated data with partners for opinion and market research. This information does not identify you personally. For example, we may share data showing purchasing trends without identifying individual users.
There are circumstances where we may disclose individual information if we believe in good faith that it is necessary to identify, contact, or take legal action against someone violating our terms, breaking the law, or infringing on the rights of others. We may also disclose information when required by law or for administrative purposes necessary to maintain and improve our services.
Third-Party Service Providers
The Website may be used in conjunction with services provided by third parties. We may share personal information with these third parties to facilitate joint services you request. These third parties will use your personal information only for the purpose of providing such services.
We may also exchange information with third parties for fraud protection and credit risk reduction.
Payment Services
We may use third-party payment service providers (PSPs) to process transactions on the Website. You explicitly consent to us providing your personal information to PSPs for payment processing and related statistical analysis. We may notify a PSP of any user believed to be engaging in illegal or unauthorized activities.
Links to Other Websites
The Website may contain links to other websites that collect personally identifiable information. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites, and we cannot control their activities. Please review their individual privacy policies for more information.
Security
We use strict security measures to prevent misuse, loss, alteration, and unauthorized access to your information. These include secure servers, firewalls, and SSL encryption when processing payment details. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee 100% security. You are responsible for protecting your password and device from unauthorized access.
Consent
By using the website and/or submitting data to us, our agents, or affiliates, you consent to our use of your data as described in this Privacy Policy.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
[email protected]