Last Updated: 2/15/2025

Melissa M. Doughty LLC - Melissa Doughty - Mel D. Designs values your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website melissadoughty.com. Please read this policy carefully. By using our Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

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1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information from you when you visit our Website, use our services, or engage in other activities on our Website. The types of information we may collect include:

a. Personal Information

• Identifiable Information: This includes information that can identify you, such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and payment information when you make a purchase or contact us.

b. Non-Personal Information

• Usage Data: We may collect information about your usage of the Website, such as IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited. This information is typically gathered through cookies or other tracking technologies.

c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

• We use cookies and similar technologies (e.g., web beacons) to enhance your experience on our Website. These technologies may collect information about your preferences and how you interact with our Website.

 

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To Provide Services: To deliver the services and products you request, process payments, and communicate with you regarding transactions.

• To Improve Our Website: To understand how visitors use our Website and to improve the content, performance, and user experience of our Website.

• To Communicate with You: To send you newsletters, updates, promotional offers, and other communications you’ve requested or agreed to receive.

• To Comply with Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes, including responding to lawful requests from public authorities or law enforcement.

• To Protect Our Rights and Interests: To protect our intellectual property, enforce our terms of use, and prevent fraud or other illegal activities.

 

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors, contractors, and service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, email marketing, website analytics, and customer support.

• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, regulation, or legal process (e.g., subpoena, court order).

• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred to the new owner.

 

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as otherwise required by law. If you wish to request the deletion of your personal information, you may contact us at hello@melissadoughty.com, and we will comply with applicable legal obligations.

 

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access and Correction: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if necessary.

• Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.

• Opt-out of Marketing Communications: You can opt out of receiving promotional emails or marketing communications by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email or contacting us directly.

• Do Not Track: Some web browsers may allow you to send "Do Not Track" signals. However, we may not honor such signals at this time.

 

6. Security

We implement reasonable physical, technical, and administrative measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

 

7. Children's Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under the age of 13, we will take steps to delete such information as quickly as possible. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at hello@melissadoughty.com.

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8. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or security of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites before providing them with any personal information.

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9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we update this Privacy Policy, we will post the revised version on this page and update the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

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10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your rights regarding your personal information, please contact us at:

Melissa Doughty
Email: hello@melissadoughty.com
 

By using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. Melissa M.Doughty LLC - Melissa Doughty - Mel D. Designs reserves the rights to modify prices and these terms and conditions at any time with no warning, so please review them frequently.  Changes will take effect immediately upon their posting.