Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Basic Goodness (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you visit BasicGoodnessBlog.com (the “Site”).

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1. Information We Collect

 

Information you provide voluntarily

 

You may choose to provide personal information when you:

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• Subscribe to our newsletter

• Contact us through a form or email

• Make a purchase through our shop

• Interact with blog content or other offerings

• Complete a survey

 

This information may include your name, email address, mailing address, and payment details (processed securely by third-party providers).

 

Information collected automatically

 

When you browse the Site, limited technical data may be collected automatically, such as:

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• IP address

• Browser type and device information

• Pages visited and time spent on the Site

• Referring links or search terms

 

This data helps us understand how the Site is used and improve the experience.

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2. How We Use Your Information

 

We use your information to:

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• Operate and maintain the Site

• Fulfill orders and provide customer support

• Send newsletters, emails, or updates you’ve opted into

• Improve content, functionality, and user experience

• Comply with legal and tax obligations

 

We do not sell your personal information. 

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Purchases made through Etsy are processed in accordance with Etsy’s Privacy Policy, and we only access the information necessary to fulfill your order and provide customer service.

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Data Retention

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We keep personal information only for as long as it serves a legitimate business purpose—such as completing transactions, responding to inquiries, provide requested services like email updates, or meeting legal and tax requirements. We do not retain personal data indefinitely, and we securely delete or anonymize information when it is no longer needed.

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3. Cookies and Analytics

 

Basic Goodness may use cookies and similar technologies to:

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• Remember preferences

• Analyze traffic and site performance

• Understand which content is most helpful to visitors

 

You can disable cookies through your browser settings. Some features of the Site may not function as intended if cookies are disabled.

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4. Third-Party Services

 

We rely on trusted third-party services to help operate the Site, including:

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• Website hosting providers

• Email marketing platforms

• Payment processors

• Analytics services (such as Google Analytics)

 

These providers only access information necessary to perform their services and are required to protect your data.

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Social Media & Third-Party Marketplaces

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Basic Goodness maintains a presence on third-party platforms such as social media networks and online marketplaces (including Etsy).

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When you interact with us on these platforms—by following, commenting, messaging, or making a purchase—your activity and personal information are governed by the privacy policies of those third parties. We may receive limited information such as your username, profile name, or order details necessary to communicate with you or fulfill purchases.

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We use this information solely to:

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• Respond to messages or comments

• Process and fulfill orders placed through third-party marketplaces

• Share updates about our work or offerings

 

We do not control and are not responsible for the data collection practices of third-party platforms. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any platform you use to interact with us.

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5. GDPR & CCPA Privacy Rights

 

Depending on your location, you may have rights under privacy laws, including:

 

For California residents (CCPA):

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• The right to know what personal information is collected

• The right to request deletion of personal information

• The right to opt out of the sale of personal information (note: we do not sell personal data)

 

For EU/UK residents (GDPR):

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• The right to access, correct, or delete your personal data

• The right to restrict or object to processing

• The right to withdraw consent at any time

 

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

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6. Data Security

 

We take reasonable steps to protect your information. However, no online transmission or storage method is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

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7. Children’s Privacy

 

This Site is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

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8. Changes to This Policy

 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

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9. Contact

 

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us via:

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Email: 

contact@basicgoodnessblog.com

Website:

Contact Form​​​​

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