You agree to the privacy policy below, and the Privacy Policy for Substack, the technology provider.
Effective Date: August 18, 2024
Discover Luxury Retreats ("we," "our," or "us"), a publication of The Villa Life, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you subscribe to our newsletter and use our services.
By using our services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
Personal Information: Information that can identify you, such as your name, email address, and payment details (if you subscribe to paid services).
Usage Data: Information on how you interact with our website and services, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze our website traffic.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
To Provide Our Service: To manage your subscription and deliver our newsletter to your inbox.
To Communicate With You: To send you updates, offers, and relevant content, or to respond to your inquiries.
To Improve Our Service: To monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve the quality of our service.
For Legal Purposes: To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.
3. Sharing Your Information
We will not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your information with:
Service Providers: Third-party vendors that assist us with payment processing, email distribution, and analytics, solely to provide our services to you.
Legal Requirements: If required by law, we may disclose your personal information to regulatory authorities or in response to legal processes.
4. Security
We implement industry-standard measures to protect your personal information. However, please be aware that no method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
5. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Correction: You can request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
Unsubscribe: You can opt out of receiving our newsletter at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the emails we send you.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at sales@thevillalife.com.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide you with our services, fulfill legal obligations, or resolve disputes. After such time, your personal data will be deleted or anonymized.
7. International Data Transfers
If you are located outside of Canada, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Canada, where our servers and central operations are based. By using our services, you consent to such transfers.
8. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will notify you by revising the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy. Please review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:
The Villa Life
500-100 University Avenue, Toronto, ON
Email: sales@thevillalife.com