Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Finer Things (collectively, “Finer Things,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and safeguards personal information. This Privacy Policy also tells you about your rights and choices with respect to your personal information, and how you can reach us to get answers to your questions. You can jump to particular topics by going to the headings below:

Types Of Information We Collect.
Use And Processing Of Information.
Sharing Of Information.
Your Choices.
How We Protect Personal Information
Other Important Information
Contact Information

Types of information we collect

The following provides examples of the type of information that we collect from you and how we use that information.

CONTEXTTYPES OF DATAPRIMARY PURPOSE FOR COLLECTION & USE OF DATA
User InformationWe collect the name, and contact information, of our users with whom we may interact.We use this information to contact our users and communicate with them
concerning normal business issues.
Cookies and first party trackingWe use cookies and clear GIFs. “Cookies” are small pieces of information that a website sends to a computer’s hard drive while a web site is viewed.We use this information to ensure our website operates efficiently.
Cookies and Third Party TrackingWe participate in behavior-based advertising, this means that a third party uses technology (e.g., a cookie) to collect information about your use of our website so that they can provide advertising about products and services tailored to your interests on our website, or on other
websites.
Where required by law, we base the use of third party cookies upon consent.
Demographic InformationWe may collect personal information, such as your age, location, and gender.We use this information to provide products and services that we feel may be of interest to you.
Email InterconnectivityIf you receive email from us, we use certain tools to capture data related to when you open our message, click on any links or banners it contains and make purchases.We use this information to understand how you interact with our communications to you.
EmploymentIf you apply for a job posting, or become an employee, we collect information necessary to process your application or to retain you as an employee. This may include, among other things, your Social Security Number. Providing this information is required for employment.We use information about current employees to carry out our payment and benefits obligations. In some contexts, we are also required by law to collect information about our employees. We also use this information to have efficient staffing and work force operations.
Feedback/SupportIf you provide us feedback or contact us for support we will collect your name and e-mail address, as well as any other content that you send to us, in order to reply.We use this information in order to receive, and act upon, your feedback or issues.
Location InformationWhen you use our website we may collect information through Wi-Fi and/or cellular
technology in your device to determine your general location in relation to products and/or services we are promoting.
We use this information to better understand our users and to provide a more tailored service, including promotion of products and/or services in the same
geographic location of the user.
Mailing ListWhen you sign up for one of our mailing lists we collect your email address or postal address.We share information about our products and services with individuals that consent to receive such information. We also use this information to share information about our products or services.
Mobile DevicesWe collect information from your mobile device such as unique identifying information broadcast from your device hen visiting our website or when visiting one of our stores.We use this information to identify unique visitors and understand how users interact with us on their mobile devices.
Partner PromotionWe collect information that you provide as part of promotion on behalf of our partner companies or co-branded promotion with another company.We use this information to fulfill our promotions.
SurveysWhen you participate in a survey we collect information that you provide through the survey. If the survey is provided by a third arty service provider, the third party’s privacy policy applies to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information.We use this information to understand your opinions and collect information relevant to our organization.
Sweepstakes or contestsWhen you participate in a sweepstakes or contest we collect information about you which includes contact information to notify you if you are selected.We use this information to operate the sweepstakes. In some contexts we are also required by law to collect information about those that enter into our sweepstakes.
Website InteractionsWe use technology to monitor how you interact with our website. This may include which links you click on, or information that you type into our online forms. This may also include information about your device or browser.We use this information to understand how you interact with our website to better improve it, and to understand your preferences and interests in order to select offerings that you might find most useful. We also have a
legitimate interest in detecting and preventing fraud.
Web logsWe collect information, including your browser type, operating system, Internet Protocol (IP) address (a number that is automatically assigned to a computer when the Internet is used), domain name, click-activity, referring website, and/or a date/time stamp for visitors.We use this information to monitor our networks and the visitors to our websites. Among other things, it helps us understand which of our products or services is the most popular.

In addition to the information that we collect from you directly, we may also receive information about you from other sources, including third parties, business partners, our affiliates, or publicly available sources.

Use And Processing Of Information

In addition to the purposes and uses described above, we use information in the following ways:

Although the sections above describe our primary purpose in collecting your information, in many situations we have more than one purpose. For example, if you visit a third party website based on one of our product recommendations, we may collect your information to track sales origination, but we also collect your information so that we can provide you similar products or services of interest to you in the future.

Sharing Of Information

In addition to the specific situations discussed elsewhere in this policy, we disclose information
in the following situations:

  1. Affiliates and Acquisitions. We may share information with our affiliates. In addition, if another company acquires, or plans to acquire, our company, business, or our assets, we will also share information with that company, including at the negotiation stage.
  2. Other Disclosures with Your Consent. We may ask if you would like us to share your information with other unaffiliated third parties who are not described elsewhere in this policy.
  3. Other Disclosures without Your Consent. We may disclose information in response to subpoenas, warrants, or court orders, or in connection with any legal process, or to comply with relevant laws. We may also share your information in order to establish or exercise our rights, to defend against a legal claim, to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding possible illegal activities, suspected fraud, safety of person or property, or a violation of our policies, or to comply with your request for the shipment of products to or the provision of services by a third party intermediary.
  4. Public. Some of our websites may provide the opportunity to post comments, or reviews, in a public forum. If you decide to submit information on these pages, that information may be publicly available.
  5. Partner Promotion. We may offer contests, sweepstakes, or other promotions with third party partners. If you decide to enter a contest, sweepstakes, or promotion that is sponsored by a third party partner the information that you provide will be shared with us and with them. Their use of your information is not governed by this privacy policy.
  6. Service Providers. We may share your information with service providers. Among other things service providers may help us to administer our website, conduct surveys, provide technical support, process payments, and assist in the fulfillment of orders.

Your Choices

You can make the following choices regarding your personal information:

  1. Online Tracking. We do not currently recognize automated browser signals regarding tracking mechanisms, which may include “Do Not Track” instructions.
  2. Promotional Emails. You may choose to provide us with your email address for the purpose of allowing us to send free newsletters, surveys, offers, and other promotional materials to you, as well as targeted offers from third parties. You can stop receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions in e-mails that you receive. If you decide not to receive promotional emails, we may still send you service related communications.
  3. Promotional Text Messages. If you receive a text message from us that contains promotional information you can opt-out of receiving future text messages by replying “STOP.”

How We Protect Personal Information

No method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is fully secure. While we use reasonable efforts to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, we cannot guarantee the security of your personal information. In the event that we are required by law to inform you of a breach to your personal information we may notify you electronically, in writing, or by telephone, if permitted to do so by law.

Our website permits you to create an account. When you do you will be prompted to create a password. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password, and you are responsible for any access to or use of your account by someone else that has obtained your password, whether or not such access or use has been authorized by you. You should notify us of any unauthorized use of your password or account.

Other Important Information

The following additional information relates to our privacy practices:

Contact Information

If you have any questions, comments, or complaints concerning our privacy practices please contact us at the appropriate address below. We will attempt to respond to your requests and to provide you with additional privacy-related information.

Paula H. Bennet
paula@finerthings.com

Effective Date: May 1, 2021