Privacy Policy – Scents World

Who we are

Our website address is: https://scents-world.com.

1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our content-driven platform focused on perfume reviews, culture, and education. By using the Site, you consent to the practices described herein.

2. Information We Collect
a) Automatically Collected Data
Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and interaction times (via cookies and analytics tools like Google Analytics).

Cookies: We use essential, functional, and analytics cookies (see Section 6).

b) Voluntarily Submitted Data
Contact Forms: Name, email address, and messages when you submit inquiries or feedback.

Newsletters: Email address upon subscription.

Comments: Name, email, and content if you engage in article discussions.

User Contributions: Perfume reviews or stories submitted to the Site.

3. How We Use Your Information
Purpose Legal Basis
Deliver content, respond to queries Legitimate interest
Send newsletters (opt-in only) Consent
Analyze site traffic/engagement Legitimate interest
Prevent fraud/abuse Legal obligation
Enable user comments/reviews Consent
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your data. Limited sharing occurs with:

Service Providers: Trusted third parties (e.g., email marketing tools like Mailchimp, analytics platforms) bound by confidentiality.

Legal Requirements: If mandated by law (e.g., court orders).

Affiliate Partners: If you click affiliate links (e.g., perfume retailers), they may collect data per their policies (disclosed at point of use).

5. Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary:

Comments/Reviews: Until user deletion request or indefinitely (if public).

Newsletters: Until you unsubscribe.

Analytics: Aggregated/anonymized after 26 months.

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Essential Cookies: Necessary for site functionality (e.g., login sessions).

Analytics Cookies: Monitor traffic sources and engagement (opt-out via cookie banner).

Third-Party Cookies: Used by embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, social widgets).

Manage preferences via our Cookie Consent Banner or browser settings.

7. Your Rights
Depending on residency (e.g., GDPR/CCPA), you may:

Access, correct, or delete your data.

Withdraw consent (e.g., unsubscribe from emails).

Object to processing or request data portability.

Opt out of cookie tracking.

8. International Data Transfers
Data may be processed outside your country (e.g., via US-based tools like Google). We ensure safeguards (e.g., GDPR-compliant agreements) are in place.

9. Children’s Privacy
Our Site targets users 16+. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16. Contact us to request deletion of such data.

10. Security
We implement SSL encryption, firewalls, and access controls. However, no online transmission is 100% secure—we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Policy Updates
We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted here with a revised “Last Updated” date.

12. Contact Us
For privacy-related inquiries:
Email: [email protected]