Effective Date: 4 August 2025
At Curated Optics, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our content and services.
1. Who We Are
Curated Optics is an online magazine dedicated to eyewear culture, design, and innovation. Our website address is: https://curatedoptics.com.
2. What Information We Collect
We collect two types of information:
a. Personal Information (only if you choose to provide it):
- Name and email address (e.g., via newsletter signup, contact form, or submissions)
- Any content or message you voluntarily send us
b. Non-Personal Information (collected automatically):
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referring website
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and improve our website and content
- Send newsletters or updates (only if you opt in)
- Respond to inquiries or messages
- Analyze website traffic and engagement
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. You can disable cookies via your browser settings, but this may affect site functionality.
5. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics, newsletter providers) to help operate our site. These services may collect non-personal data as outlined above.
6. Data Retention
We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal data
- Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., unsubscribe from emails)
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@curatedoptics.com.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
9. Children’s Privacy
Curated Optics does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with information, please contact us.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website, with the effective date indicated at the top.
11. Contact
For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: hello@curatedoptics.com
Website: https://curatedoptics.com