This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which Masala Herb collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users (each, a "User") of the www.masalaherb.com website ("Site"). This privacy policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by Masala Herb.
Personal identification information
Masala Herb may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit masalaherb.com, register on the site, place an order, subscribe to the newsletter, fill out a form, and in connection with other activities, services, features or resources Masala Herb makes available on this Site. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, name, email address, mailing address, phone number. Users may, however, visit masalaherb.com anonymously. Masala Herb will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to the site. Users can always refuse to supply personal information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain Site related activities.
Non-personal identification information
Masala Herb may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with this Site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer and technical information about Users means of connection to our Site, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilized and other similar information.
Web browser cookies
Masala Herb may use "cookies" to enhance User experience. User's web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. Users may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly.
How Masala Herb uses collected information
Masala Herb may collect and use User's personal information for the following purposes:
- - To improve visitor service
The information you provide helps Masala Herb respond to your visitor service requests and support needs more efficiently. As via the contact form or when a user leaves a comment on a post.
- - To improve Masala Herb
Masala Herb may use feedback you provide to improve products and services. As via the contact form or when a user leaves a comment on a post.
- - To run a promotion, contest, survey or other Site feature
To send Users information they agreed to receive about topics we think will be of interest to them via an email newsletter or push notification, depending whichever way the user has given permission.
- - To send periodic emails and Push Notifications
Masala Herb may use the email address to send User information and updates. It may also be used to respond to their inquiries, questions, and/or other requests. If User decides to opt-in to our mailing list or Push Notification service, they will receive emails or notifications that may include company news, updates, related product or service information, etc. If at any time the User would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, the Masala Herb Newsletter includes detailed unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of each email or User may contact us via our Site. Users can unsubscribe from the Push Notification service by clicking on the Bell icon situated at the bottom right of all pages at Masala Herb. One-click is enough to be removed from the service. For any assistance please contact Masala Herb directly.
Third-party websites
Users may find advertising or other content on Masala Herb that links to the sites and services of our partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, licensors and other third parties. Masala Herb does not control the content or links that appear on these sites and Masala Herb is not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from the Site. In addition, these sites or services, including their content and links, may be constantly changing. These sites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies. Browsing and interaction on any other website, including websites which have a link to our Site, is subject to that website's own terms and policies.
Advertising Privacy Statement
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 website and on other websites across the Internet using cookies.
A cookie is a file containing an identifier (a string of letters and numbers) that is sent by a web server to a web browser and is stored by the browser. The identifier is then sent back to the server each time the browser requests a page from the server. Cookies may be either "persistent" cookies or "session" cookies: a persistent cookie will be stored by a web browser and will remain valid until its set expiry date, unless deleted by the user before the expiry date; a session cookie, on the other hand, will expire at the end of the user session, when the web browser is closed. Cookies do not typically contain any information that personally identifies a user, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies.
By using this Site, you consent to the use of such cookies and the sharing of data captured by such cookies with AdThrive, Google, and our other third-party partners. You can view, delete or add interest categories associated with your browser by visiting: https://adssettings.google.com. You can also opt-out of the network cookie using those settings or using the Network Advertising Initiative's multi-cookie opt-out mechanism at: http://optout.networkadvertising.org. However, these opt-out mechanisms themselves use cookies, and if you clear the cookies from your browser your opt-out will not be maintained.
For European Economic Area Residents If you reside in a country in the European Economic Area (EEA), then under the GDPR and applicable data protection laws, you have the rights, among other things, to access your personal data, have us erase it, and/or restrict its further processing. If you wish to access or delete your personal data (if any) maintained by us or AdThrive related to advertising on the Site, you can contact us at [email protected] and contact AdThrive at [email protected]. If you wish to see a list of the advertising partners we work with or change which of those partners track your behavior using cookies, click the ad preferences link at the bottom of the site. (Available in the EU.)
Masala Herb is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. More information about how Amazon stores information will be shared here soon.
This Site is affiliated with CMI Marketing, Inc., d/b/a CafeMedia (“CafeMedia”) for the purposes of placing advertising on the Site, and CafeMedia will collect and use certain data for advertising purposes. To learn more about CafeMedia’s data usage, click here: www.cafemedia.com/publisher-advertising-privacy-policy
Google Analytics
Masala Herb uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics uses “cookies”, which are text files placed on your computer, to help the website analyze how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Read more: How Google uses data. You can opt-out by installing the google analytics browser add-on.
Sharing your personal information
Masala Herb does not sell, trade, or rent Users personal identification information to others. Masala Herb may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with the Masala Herb business partners, trusted affiliates and advertisers for the purposes outlined above. Masala Herb may use third-party service providers to help operate the business and the Site or administer activities on Masala Herb's behalf, such as sending out newsletters or surveys. Masala Herb may share your information with these third parties for those limited purposes provided that you have given us your permission.
Changes to this privacy policy
Masala Herb has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. Masala Herb will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. Masala Herb encourages Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information that is collected. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and to become aware of modifications.
Your acceptance of these terms
By using this Site, you accept this policy and terms of service. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use masalaherb.com. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.
Contacting us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact Masala Herb.
This document was last updated on August the 5th 2020