PRIVACY POLICY
Last updated: 12/14/2025
This Privacy Policy describes how www.valerypaulguichon.com, operated by Valéry-Paul Guichon ("we", "us", or "our"), collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you visit or make a purchase from the Website.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in a transparent and secure manner, in compliance with applicable U.S. and international data protection laws.
## 1. Information We Collect
### 1.1 Personal Information
When you visit the Website, create an account, place an order, or contact us, we may collect the following personal information:
* Full name
* Billing and shipping address
* Email address
* Phone number
* Payment information (processed securely by third-party payment providers)
* Any information you voluntarily provide via contact forms or email
### 1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you browse the Website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
* IP address
* Browser type and version
* Device information
* Pages visited and time spent on the Website
* Referring website or source
This data is collected using cookies, log files, and similar technologies.
## 2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
* Process and fulfill orders
* Provide customer support
* Communicate with you regarding your purchases
* Improve and optimize the Website
* Prevent fraud and ensure website security
* Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
## 3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Website uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure proper functionality and improve user experience.
Cookies may be used to:
* Remember your preferences
* Analyze website traffic and performance
* Enable secure checkout and payment processing
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Website.
## 4. Sharing of Personal Information
We may share your personal information only with trusted third parties necessary to operate the Website, including:
* Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
* Shipping and logistics providers
* Website hosting and infrastructure services (including Wix)
* Legal or regulatory authorities, when required by law
These third parties are authorized to use your personal information only as necessary to provide their services.
## 5. International Data Transfers
The Website is operated from the United States. If you access the Website from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.
By using the Website, you consent to the transfer of your personal information to the United States and other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.
## 6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
## 7. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
## 8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
* Access your personal data
* Request correction or deletion of your data
* Object to or restrict certain data processing activities
* Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise your rights, please contact us at the email address below.
## 8A. California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA)
If you are a resident of the State of California, you are entitled to specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).
These rights include:
* The right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell (if applicable)
* The right to request access to your personal information
* The right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal exceptions
* The right to correct inaccurate personal information
* The right to limit the use of sensitive personal information
* The right not to be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights
We do not sell or share personal information for monetary or cross-context behavioral advertising purposes.
California residents may exercise their rights by contacting us at the email address listed below. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
## 9. Children’s Privacy
The Website is not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can delete such information.
##10. Third-Party Websites
The Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such websites.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
##11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
##12. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: valerypaulguichon@gmail.com