Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Curated Collections By SME
Effective Date: November 23, 2024

Curated Collections By SME (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, www.curatedcollectionsbysme.com (“Website”), or use our services. This policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws.

If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact us at info@curatedcollectionsbysme.com or by mail at:
Curated Collections By SME
PO BOX 2952
NEW YORK, NY 10027-8823

1. Information We Collect

We collect and process the following types of personal information:

a. Information You Provide to Us

• Personal details: Name, email address, mailing address, and phone number.
• Payment information: When purchasing our services, we may collect payment details via secure payment processors.
• Communications: Any information you share with us via email, forms, or other communication channels.

b. Automatically Collected Information

• Usage data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior on our Website.
• Cookies and tracking technologies: Information collected via cookies and similar technologies. (See Section 7 for more on cookies.)

c. Third-Party Data

• Information obtained from third-party services you use to interact with our Website (e.g., social media or analytics platforms).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

• Provide, operate, and improve our services.
• Communicate with you about your inquiries, bookings, or services.
• Process payments and manage transactions.
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and policies.
• Analyze website performance and enhance user experience.

We will not process your personal data for purposes beyond those for which it was collected without informing you and obtaining your explicit consent.

3. Legal Bases for Processing Personal Data

Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: When you explicitly agree to our processing activities (e.g., signing up for our newsletter).
• Contractual necessity: To fulfill the services you request.
• Legal obligations: To comply with applicable laws or regulations.
• Legitimate interests: To improve our services and prevent fraud.

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal information with:

• Service providers: Payment processors, IT support, and analytics providers who assist in operating our Website and delivering services.
• Legal authorities: When required by law or to protect our legal rights.
• Business transfers: In the event of a merger, sale, or business restructuring.

We will never sell your personal data to third parties.

5. International Data Transfers

If your personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data, such as using Standard Contractual Clauses or other lawful mechanisms.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy.
• Comply with legal obligations.
• Resolve disputes or enforce agreements.

When no longer required, your personal data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Analyze website traffic and improve functionality.
• Personalize user experience.

By using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings.

For more information, please see our Cookie Policy [if applicable].

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Rectify inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Erasure: Request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
• Restriction: Limit the processing of your data under certain conditions.
• Portability: Request to transfer your data to another service provider.
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@curatedcollectionsbysme.com.

9. Security of Your Information

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, and we encourage you to review their policies.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page, and the effective date will be updated. Please review this policy periodically.

Contact Us
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

Email: info@curatedcollectionsbysme.com
Mail: PO BOX 2952, NEW YORK, NY 10027-8823

By using our Website and services, you agree to this Privacy Policy.