Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 26th, 2025

chelseacoss.com

Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit chelseacoss.com. By using this site, you agree to the terms described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information when you:

  • Subscribe to a newsletter

  • Fill out a contact form

  • Enter a giveaway or promotion

  • Communicate with us directly

This may include:

  • First and last name

  • Email address

Automatically Collected Data

We may also automatically collect certain technical information, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device type

  • Operating system

  • Referring/exit pages

  • Usage data (e.g., time spent on site)

This data is collected using cookies, analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics), and similar tracking technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

  • Send newsletters, updates, and announcements

  • Respond to questions or comments

  • Improve website functionality and content

  • Monitor and analyze website performance and usage patterns

  • Comply with legal obligations

You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking "Unsubscribe" in the email or replying with "STOP."

3. Cookies and Tracking

chelseacoss.com uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember user preferences

  • Monitor website performance

  • Measure traffic and user interaction via tools like Google Analytics

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more on how Google uses your data, visit: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share your data with third-party service providers to:

  • Deliver email newsletters

  • Analyze website traffic

  • Provide technical support

These providers are contractually required to keep your information secure and to use it only as necessary to provide these services.

We may also disclose personal information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.

5. Your Privacy Rights

A. California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

If you reside in California, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

You may request to:

  • Know what personal data we collect, use, or share

  • Delete your personal information

  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal data (we do not currently sell data)

  • Correct inaccurate personal data

To make a privacy-related request, please reach out using the Contact page of this site.

We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

Do Not Sell or Share My Information

chelseacoss.com does not sell or share personal information for advertising purposes. If this changes, a "Do Not Sell My Info" link will be provided.

B. European Union Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the EU or EEA, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you

  • Correct or update inaccurate information

  • Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)

  • Request deletion ("right to be forgotten")

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Port your data to another provider

The legal bases for collecting your data include:

  • Your consent (e.g., newsletter signup)

  • Our legitimate interests (e.g., improving site functionality)

  • Compliance with legal obligations

To exercise these rights, please reach out using the Contact page of this site.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Resolve disputes

  • Enforce agreements

7. Children’s Privacy

chelseacoss.com is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us so we can delete it.

8. Email Communications

If you opt in to receive emails, we may send:

  • Newsletters

  • Promotions

  • Event or book announcements

  • Other relevant content

You can opt out at any time using the Unsubscribe link in any email, or by replying with "STOP."

We comply with the CAN-SPAM Act, and all marketing emails will include the sender’s name, a valid email address, and opt-out instructions.

9. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no online system is 100% secure.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as needed. If significant changes are made, we will:

  • Post the update on this page

  • Update the “Effective Date” at the top

  • Notify you if required

Your continued website use after changes means you accept the updated terms.

11. Contact

If you have questions or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please reach out using the Contact page of this site.