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PRIVACY POLICY

Effective: May 25, 2020
Last Updated: May 25, 2020

This privacy policy applies to multiple websites operated by Big C Websites (hereinafter referred to as “Big C Websites”, “We” and “Our”).

The websites are:

· www.FindMyDepartment56.com

· www.FindMyLionel.com

· www.FindMyLilliputlane.com

· www.FindMyHummel.com

· www.FindMyLemax.com

· www.FindMyWilliraye.com

· www.FindMyWillowTree.com

· www.FindMyCollectible.com

· www.OurDavidWinterCottages.com

· www.BarbershopConnections.com

We value our users' (hereinafter referred to as “user”, “you” and “your”) privacy. This Privacy Policy (“Policy") will help you understand how we collect and use personal information from those who visit our website or make use of our online facilities and services, and what we will and will not do with the information we collect. Our Policy has been designed and created to ensure those affiliated with Big C Websites of our commitment and realization of our obligation not only to meet, but to exceed, most existing privacy standards.

We reserve the right to make changes to this Policy at any given time. If you want to make sure that you are up to date with the latest changes, we advise you to frequently visit this page.

This Policy applies to Big C Websites, and it governs any and all data collection and usage by us. Through the use of our websites, you are therefore consenting to the data collection procedures expressed in this Policy.

Please note that this Policy does not govern the collection and use of information by companies that Big C Websites does not control, nor by individuals not employed or managed by us. If you visit a website that we mention or link to, be sure to review its privacy policy before providing the site with information. It is highly recommended and suggested that you review the privacy policies and statements of any website you choose to use or frequent to better understand the way in which websites garner, make use of and share the information collected.

Specifically, this Policy will inform you of the following

1. What personally identifiable information is collected from you through our website;

2. Why we collect personally identifiable information and the legal basis for such collection;

3. How we use the collected information and with whom it may be shared.

Information We Collect

We do not collect personally identifiable information about you - such as your name, e-mail address, etc. – unless you choose to fill out a 'Contact Us' form, found on many of the pages of the site or to email us directly. We recommend you limit the personal information you provide us to only what is necessary. e.g., don’t enter unnecessary personal data in the comments or contact form messages on this site.

Automatic Data Collection

We automatically collect certain information when you visit the website, such as type of browser you are using, IP address, or type of operating system, This information is for website analytics purposes only. We do not link this information directly with any personal data.

Cookies & Analytics Tracking

We may use third-party Service Providers to monitor and analyze the use of our Service.

Google Analytics

Google Analytics is a web analytics service offered by Google that tracks and reports website traffic. Google uses the data collected to track and monitor the use of our Service. This data is shared with other Google services. Google may use the collected data to contextualize and personalize the ads of its own advertising network.

You can opt-out of having made your activity on the Service available to Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on. The add-on prevents the Google Analytics JavaScript (ga.js, analytics.js, and dc.js) from sharing information with Google Analytics about visits activity. You can opt-out of Google Analytics here:  Opt Out.

In using Google Analytics our website employs the extension “anonymizeIp”. In doing so, Google abbreviates and thereby anonymizes your IP address before transferring it from EU/EEA member states. Google uses this information to analyze your use of our site, to compile reports for us on internet activity and to provide other services relating to our website.

For more information on the privacy practices of Google, you can read Google's privacy policy here.

Why We Collect Information and For How Long

We are collecting your data for several reasons:

· To better understand your needs and provide you with the services you have requested;

· To fulfill our legitimate interest in improving our services and products;

· To customize our website according to your online behavior and personal preferences.

The data we collect from you will be stored for no longer than necessary. The length of time we retain said information will be determined based upon the following criteria: the length of time your personal information remains relevant; the length of time it is reasonable to keep records to demonstrate that we have fulfilled our duties and obligations; any limitation periods within which claims might be made; any retention periods prescribed by law or recommended by regulators, professional bodies or associations; the type of contract we have with you, the existence of your consent, and our legitimate interest in keeping such information as stated in this Policy.

Google Adsense Advertising

Big C Websites uses Google AdSense Advertising on our website.

· Third party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to your website or other websites.

· Google's use of advertising cookies 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 personalized advertising by visiting Ads Settings.

Amazon Affiliate Program

Big C Websites is a participant in the Amazon partner program. Our pages contain advertisements and links to the sites run by Amazon through which we can earn referral fees. Amazon uses cookies to trace the origin of the orders. As a result, Amazon can detect that you clicked the affiliate link on our website.

The storage of Amazon cookies is based on Art. 6 (f) DSGVO. The website operator has a legitimate interest in this service since it only receives credit for referral fees if these cookies are set.

To obtain more information about how Amazon uses your data, you can read Amazon's privacy policy here.

eBay Affiliate Program

Big C Websites is a participant in the eBay partner program. Our pages contain links to the sites run by eBay through which we can earn referral fees. eBay uses cookies to trace the origin of the orders. As a result, eBay can detect that you clicked the affiliate link on our website.

The storage of eBay cookies is based on Art. 6 (f) DSGVO. The website operator has a legitimate interest in this service since it only receives credit for referral fees if these cookies are set.

To obtain more information about how eBay uses your data, you can read eBay's privacy policy here.

Use of Information Collected

Big C Websites does not now, nor will it in the future, sell, rent or lease any of its customer lists and/or names to any third parties.

We use non-personally identifiable information to analyze site usage (such as aggregated information on the pages visited by our users), which allows us to improve the design and content of our site.

In the ordinary course, we use personally identifiable information you provide solely to respond to your inquiry.

We will not contact you about other matters, unless you specifically request it, nor will we share, rent, or sell your personally identifiable information.

However, it is possible, though unlikely, that we might be forced to disclose personally identifiable information in response to legal process or when we believe in good faith that the law requires it, for example, in response to a court order, subpoena or a law enforcement agency's request.

Also, we cannot guarantee the privacy of personal information you transmit over the web or that may be collectible in transit by others, including contractors who provide services to us.

Cookies

Our websites use cookies. A cookie is a text-only string of information that a website transfers to the cookie file of the browser on your computer's hard disk so that the website can remember who you are. A cookie will typically contain the name of the domain from which the cookie has come, the "lifetime" of the cookie, and a value, usually a randomly generated unique number. This helps us to provide you with a good experience when you browse our website and also allows us to improve our site and services.

We may use cookies in the following ways:

· Where they are essential to make our site work.

· To compile anonymous, aggregated statistics that allow us to understand how users use our site and to help us improve the structure of our site. We cannot identify you personally in this way.

Disabling/enabling cookies

You have the ability to accept or decline cookies by modifying the settings in your browser. However, you may not be able to use all the interactive features of our site if cookies are disabled.

Disclosure of Information

Big C Websites may not use or disclose the information provided by you except under the following circumstances:

· in other ways described in this Policy or to which you have otherwise consented;

· in the aggregate with other information in such a way so that your identity cannot reasonably be determined;

· as required by law, or in response to a subpoena or search warrant;

· to outside auditors who have agreed to keep the information confidential;

· as necessary to maintain, safeguard and preserve all the rights and property of Big C Websites.

Children under the age of 13

Our websites are not directed to, and does not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from, children under the age of thirteen (13). If it is determined that such information has been inadvertently collected on anyone under the age of thirteen (13), we shall immediately take the necessary steps to ensure that such information is deleted from our system's database, or in the alternative, that verifiable parental consent is obtained for the use and storage of such information. Anyone under the age of thirteen (13) must seek and obtain parent or guardian permission to use these websites.

Links to Other Websites

Our websites do contain links to affiliate and other websites. Big C Websites does not claim nor accept responsibility for any privacy policies, practices and/or procedures of other such websites. Therefore, we encourage all users and visitors to be aware when they leave our website and to read the privacy statements of every website that collects personally identifiable information. This Privacy Policy Agreement applies only and solely to the information collected by our websites.

Notice to European Union Users

Big C Websites's operations are located primarily in the United States. If you provide information to us, the information will be transferred out of the European Union (EU) and sent to the United States. (The adequacy decision on the EU-US Privacy became operational on August 1, 2016. This framework protects the fundamental rights of anyone in the EU whose personal data is transferred to the United States for commercial purposes. It allows the free transfer of data to companies that are certified in the US under the Privacy Shield.) By providing personal information to us, you are consenting to its storage and use as described in this Policy.

I, Colin Stevens, am the “data controller”. If you have any questions about this policy or about how Big C Websites uses your Personal Data, please contact us via our contact details at the end of this policy.

Acceptance of Terms

By visiting and using our websites, you are hereby accepting the terms and conditions stipulated within the Privacy Policy Agreement. If you are not in agreement with our terms and conditions, then you should refrain from further use of our sites. In addition, your continued use of our website following the posting of any updates or changes to our terms and conditions shall mean that you agree and acceptance of such changes.

How to Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Privacy Policy Agreement or anything else on our websites, please feel free to contact us via the Contact Us page.

Revisions to our Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to revise this policy or any part of it from time to time.  Please review the policy periodically for changes.



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