PRIVACY POLICY
DecoExchange, Inc. (“the Company”, “us”, “we”, or “our”), operates the websites decoexchange.com, howtomakewreaths.com, muttscrubproducts,com, and damonoates.com, We may change or add to this privacy notice, so we encourage you to come back and read it periodically. This privacy policy sets out how DecoExchange, Inc. uses and protects any information that you give DecoExchange, Inc. when you use these websites.
DecoExchange, Inc. is committed to protecting your privacy. That is why we have adopted this Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy is intended to describe how your personal information is processed and used, and we will make every effort to ensure that our activities keep within the spirit of this Privacy Policy. Please note that by visiting and using decoexchange.com and howtomakewreaths.com, you are accepting the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
What information is DecoExchange, Inc. gathering about its visitors and how is it being used?
Every computer connected to the Internet is provided with a domain name (e.g. icobb.com) and an IP Address (e.g. 160.142.12.733). When a visitor requests a page from within the DecoExchange, Inc. websites, our Web Servers automatically identify and log the HTTP request that is made to our Web Server. This information reveals nothing personal about you. In fact, the only information that we automatically gather, and log is as follows:
- The IP Address of the site that may have referred you to us.
- Your IP Address
- Any Web Page that you may have used to link with us.
- The Product Identifier for Version and Make of Browser (e.g. Mozilla/5.0 (X11; Linux x86_64) AppleWebKit/537.36 (KHTML, like Gecko) Chrome/51.0.2704.103 Safari/537.36)
- The Operating System platform that you may be running (e.g. Macintosh or Windows)
- Search Words or Terms that are passed from a Search Engine (e.g. Google, Yahoo, or Lycos)
There is absolutely nothing special about the information just described, and the practice of collecting this data has been generally standardized by virtually every Web Server on the Internet today.
DecoExchange, Inc. has found it advantageous to examine visitor traffic in its aggregate, so that we can ensure maximum compatibility for the various Browsers and Operating Systems that visit our site. Additionally, as any business should attest, it is our desire to generate greater amounts of visitor traffic. By analyzing visitation patterns, referring URLs and Search Engine terms, we can strategically enhance our exposure on the Internet.
What about cookies?
A cookie is a small file which asks permission to be placed on your computer's hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyze web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences.
We use traffic log cookies to identify which pages are being used. This helps us analyze data about webpage traffic and improve our websites in order to tailor it to customer needs. We only use this information for statistical analysis purposes and then the data is removed from the system.
There are a number of different types of cookies, however, our websites uses:
Functionality – DecoExchange, Inc. uses these cookies so that we recognize you on our websites and remember your previously selected preferences. These could include what language you prefer and location you are in. A mix of first-party and third-party cookies are used.
Advertising – DecoExchange, Inc. uses these cookies to collect information about your visit to our websites, the content you viewed, the links you followed and information about your browser, device, and your IP address. DecoExchange, Inc. sometimes shares some limited aspects of this data with third parties for advertising purposes. We may also share online data collected through cookies with our advertising partners. This means that when you visit another websites, you may be shown advertising based on your browsing patterns on our websites.
This Site is affiliated with AdThrive, LLC (“AdThrive”) for the purposes of placing advertising on the Site. AdThrive uses standard and widely-available tools for the placement and serving of ads, including those provided by Google, Inc. and its affiliates. We publish interest-based advertisements on the Site; that is, ads that are tailored to reflect your interests. To help understand your interests, AdThrive, Google and our other advertising partners will track your behavior on our websites and on other websites across the Internet using cookies.
Google AdSense
The DoubleClikck cookie is used by Google in the ads served on the websites of its partners, such as websites displaying AdSense ads or participating in Google certified ad networks. When users visit a partner’s website and either view or click on an ad, a cookie may be dropped on that end user’s browser.
- Third party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visit to our websites.
- Google’s use of the DoubleClick cookie enables it and its partners to serve ads to your users based on their visit to your sites and/or other sites on the internet.
- Users may opt out of the use of the DoubleClick cookie for interest-based advertising by visiting Ads Setting in your web browser.
How to manage cookies
You can set your browser not to accept cookies, and the above websites tells you how to remove cookies from your browser. However, in a few cases, some of our websites’ features may not function as a result.
Overall, cookies help us provide you with a better website experience, by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us.
You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the websites.
What information does DecoExchange, Inc. collect when I purchase something?
If you purchase something, we need to obtain the appropriate information in order to complete the transaction. Depending upon the method of payment that you select and your location, the required information may vary. However, generally speaking we will need:
- Your Name:
- Billing Address: (for Credit Card Orders)
- Shipping Address, E-Mail Address, and Phone Number:
- Credit Card Number and Expiration Date: (for Credit Card Orders).
What other information does DecoExchange, Inc. request?
We may collect the following information:
- name
- contact information including e-mail address and phone number
- demographic information such as postcode, preferences and interests
other information relevant to customer surveys and/or offers
We may provide paid products and/or services within the site. When we do, we use third-party services for payment processing (e.g. payment processors). We will not store or collect your payment card details. That information is provided directly to our third-party payment processors whose use of your personal information is governed by their own privacy notice. The payment processors we work with adhere to the standards set by PCI-DSS as managed by the PCI Security Standards Council, which is a joint effort of brands like Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. PCI-DSS requirements help ensure the secure handling of payment information.
What we do with the information we gather
We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, and for the following reasons:
- Internal record keeping
- We may use the information to improve our products and services.
- We may periodically send promotional emails about new products, special offers or other information which we think you may find interesting using the email address which you have provided.
- From time to time, we may also use your information to contact you for market research purposes. We may contact you by e-mail, phone, fax or mail. We may use the information to customize the websites according to your interests.
How do we collect your data?
You directly provide DecoExchange, Inc. with most of the data we collect. We collect data and process data when you:
- Register online or place an order for any of our products or services.
- Voluntarily complete a customer survey or provide feedback on any of our message boards or via e-mail.
- Sign up for our newsletter or download free information from our websites.
- Use or view our websites via your browser’s cookies.
- Sign up as an Affiliate
Whenever we request the identity of a visitor, we will clearly indicate the purpose of the inquiry before the information is requested. We maintain a strict No Spam policy that means we will not sell, rent, or otherwise give your e-mail address to a third-party, without your consent.
How will we use your data?
DecoExchange, Inc. collects your data so that we can:
- Process your order and manage your account.
- E-mail you with special offers on other products and services we think you might like.
- Understand and improve our products. We will perform research and analysis about your use of, or interest in, our products, services, or content, or products, services or content offered by others. We do this to help make our products better and to develop new products
If you agree, DecoExchange, Inc. will share your data with our partner companies so that they may offer you their products and services.
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Communicate with you.
We may send you emails about new product features or other news about us or on topics we think would be relevant to you. You may opt out of these at any time. Visit the Your Choices section below.
Responding to your requests. We will also use your information to respond to your questions or comments.
We may contact you to inform you about changes in our services, our service offering and other important service related notices such as changes to the privacy policy or about security or fraud notices.
We may develop and display content and advertising tailored to your interests on our products and services on our site and on other sites;
We also may use your information to manage our business or perform functions as otherwise described to you at the time of collection.
When DecoExchange, Inc. processes your order, it may send your data to, and use the resulting information from, credit reference agencies to prevent fraudulent purchases.
In addition, DecoExchange, Inc. will not send you e-mail that you have not agreed to receive. If you are a member of our Mailing List, you will be contacted with announcements, news, portfolio additions, and new products or services. You have the option of unsubscribing from our Mailing List at any time, thereby disabling any further such e-mail communication from being sent to you. If you wish to have specific communications with a member of the DecoExchange, Inc. staff, you will be required to provide specific information that will be routed to the appropriate contact within DecoExchange, Inc.
How do we store your data?
DecoExchange, Inc. securely stores your data using Third Party websites.
DecoExchange, Inc. will retain your Personal Data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Notice. We will retain and use your Personal Data to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations (for example, if we are required to retain your data to comply with applicable laws), resolve disputes, and enforce our legal agreements and policies.
DecoExchange, Inc. will also retain Usage Data for internal analysis purposes. Usage Data is generally retained for a shorter period of time, except when this data is used to strengthen the security or to improve the functionality of our Service, or we are legally obligated to retain this data for longer time periods.
Marketing
DecoExchange, Inc. would like to send you information about products and services of ours that we think you might like, as well as those of our partner companies, such as, Wreath Makers Live. If you have agreed to receive marketing, you may always opt out at a later date.
You have the right at any time to stop DecoExchange, Inc. from contacting you for marketing purposes or giving your data to other members of the DecoExchange, Inc. Group.
If you no longer wish to be contacted for marketing purposes, please contact info@damonoates.com
What are your data protection rights?
DecoExchange, Inc. would like to make sure you are fully aware of all your data protection rights. Every user is entitled to the following:
The right to access – You have the right to request DecoExchange, Inc. for copies of your personal data. We may charge you a small fee for this service.
The right to rectification – You have the right to request that DecoExchange, Inc. correct any information you believe is inaccurate. You also have the right to request DecoExchange, Inc. to complete the information you believe is incomplete. To rectify any information please contact info@damonoates.com
The right to erase – You have the right to request that DecoExchange, Inc. erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
The right to restrict processing – You have the right to request that DecoExchange, Inc. restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
The right to object to processing – You have the right to object to DecoExchange, Inc.’s processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
The right to data portability – You have the right to request that DecoExchange, Inc. transfer the data that we have collected to another partner organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions. We may engage in a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy dissolution, reorganization, or similar transaction or proceeding that involves the transfer of the information described in this Policy. In such transitions, customer information is typically one of the business assets that is transferred or acquired by a third party. In the unlikely event that we or substantially all of our assets are acquired or enter a court proceeding, you acknowledge that such transfers may occur and that your personal information can continue to be used as set forth in this privacy policy.
If you have any questions about DecoExchange, Inc.’s privacy policy, the data we hold on you, or you would like to exercise one of your data protection rights, please do not hesitate to contact us.
If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at our e-mail: info@damonoates.com
Call us at: 337-378-0002
Or write to us: DecoExchange, Inc. c/o Customer Service, 509 E Virtue Street Chalmette LA 70043
Security
We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.
If we believe that disclosure is reasonably necessary to comply with a law, regulation, legal or governmental request; to enforce applicable terms of use, including investigation of potential violations thereof; to protect the safety, rights, or property of the public, any person, or DecoExchange, Inc. as required by law; or to detect, prevent, or otherwise address, security or technical issues or illegal or suspected illegal activities (including fraud).
SHARING OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
At DecoExchange Inc, we prioritize the security and privacy of your personal information. We are committed to ensuring that your data remains confidential and protected. Here's how we handle the sharing of your personal information:
Limited Third-Party Sharing: We do not share your personal information or phone number with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes without your explicit consent. Your privacy is paramount, and we respect your choices regarding the sharing of your data.
Exceptional Circumstances: There may be instances where we are obligated to share your information as required by law or to fulfill legal obligations. In such cases, we will only disclose the necessary information to comply with legal mandates.
Service Support: We may share your personal information with trusted subcontractors who assist us in providing support services, such as customer service. These subcontractors are bound by strict confidentiality agreements and are only permitted to use your information to support our services and enhance your experience.
Opt-In Data Protection: Your opt-in data and consent, particularly regarding text messaging origins, are strictly safeguarded. We do not share this information with any third parties under any circumstances, ensuring your privacy and consent preferences are respected at all times.
Message Frequency and Rates: We understand the importance of transparency regarding message frequency and associated data rates. Please note that message frequency may vary based on your interaction with our services, and standard message and data rates may apply as per your carrier's terms and conditions.
Your trust is integral to us, and we are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of privacy and data protection. If you have any concerns or questions regarding the handling of your personal information, please don't hesitate to contact us. Thank you for choosing DecoExchange Inc.
Privacy policies of other websites
The DecoExchange, Inc. websites contains links to other websites. Our privacy policy applies only to our websites, so if you click on a link to another websites, you should read their privacy policy. We do not control that site and assume no responsibility for the content, policies or its practices.
We may change this policy from time to time, and if we do, we will post any changes on this page. If you continue to visit our site after those changes are in effect, you agree to the revised policy. If the changes are significant, we may provide more prominent notice or get your consent on the new policy.
DecoExchange, Inc. keeps its privacy policy under regular review and places any updates on this web page. This privacy policy was last updated on July 1, 2021.
