Privacy and Cookie Policy
This privacy policy sets out how this website (hereafter "the Store") uses and protects any information that you give the Store while using this website. The Store is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement. The Store may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes.
What we collect
We may collect the following information:
- name
- contact information including email address
- demographic information such as postcode, preferences and interests
- other information relevant to customer surveys and/or offers
For the exhaustive list of cookies we collect see the List of cookies we collect section.
What we do with the information we gather
We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, and in particular for the following reasons:
- Internal record keeping.
- We may use the information to improve our products and services.
- We may periodically send promotional emails about new products, special offers or other information which we think you may find interesting using the email address which you have provided.
- From time to time, we may also use your information to contact you for market research purposes. We may contact you by email, phone, fax or mail. We may use the information to customise the website according to your interests.
Security
We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.
How we use cookies
A cookie is a small file which asks permission to be placed on your computer's hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyse web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences.
We use traffic log cookies to identify which pages are being used. This helps us analyse data about web page traffic and improve our website in order to tailor it to customer needs. We only use this information for statistical analysis purposes and then the data is removed from the system.
Overall, cookies help us provide you with a better website, by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us. You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.
Links to other websites
Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.
Controlling your personal information
You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information in the following ways:
- whenever you are asked to fill in a form on the website, look for the box that you can click to indicate that you do not want the information to be used by anybody for direct marketing purposes
- if you have previously agreed to us using your personal information for direct marketing purposes, you may change your mind at any time by letting us know using our Contact Us information
We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so. We may use your personal information to send you promotional information about third parties which we think you may find interesting if you tell us that you wish this to happen.
You may request details of personal information which we hold about you under the Data Protection Act 1998. A small fee will be payable. If you would like a copy of the information held on you please email us this request using our Contact Us information.
If you believe that any information we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please write to or email us as soon as possible, at the above address. We will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.
List of cookies we collect
The table below lists the cookies we collect and what information they store.
Cookie Name | Cookie Description |
---|---|
FORM_KEY | Stores randomly generated key used to prevent forged requests. |
PHPSESSID | Your session ID on the server. |
GUEST-VIEW | Allows guests to view and edit their orders. |
PERSISTENT_SHOPPING_CART | A link to information about your cart and viewing history, if you have asked for this. |
STF | Information on products you have emailed to friends. |
STORE | The store view or language you have selected. |
USER_ALLOWED_SAVE_COOKIE | Indicates whether a customer allowed to use cookies. |
MAGE-CACHE-SESSID | Facilitates caching of content on the browser to make pages load faster. |
MAGE-CACHE-STORAGE | Facilitates caching of content on the browser to make pages load faster. |
MAGE-CACHE-STORAGE-SECTION-INVALIDATION | Facilitates caching of content on the browser to make pages load faster. |
MAGE-CACHE-TIMEOUT | Facilitates caching of content on the browser to make pages load faster. |
SECTION-DATA-IDS | Facilitates caching of content on the browser to make pages load faster. |
PRIVATE_CONTENT_VERSION | Facilitates caching of content on the browser to make pages load faster. |
X-MAGENTO-VARY | Facilitates caching of content on the server to make pages load faster. |
MAGE-TRANSLATION-FILE-VERSION | Facilitates translation of content to other languages. |
MAGE-TRANSLATION-STORAGE | Facilitates translation of content to other languages. |
1. Introduction
John Bead Corporation ("John Bead," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.johnbead.com. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect personal data and other information from you when you interact with our Website. This information may include, but is not limited to:
- Personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, postal address, and other contact details.
- Payment information such as credit card details, which is securely processed through our payment gateway.
- Information about your interactions with our Website, such as the pages you visit, the products you view, and your browsing activities.
- Device information, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies to analyze trends, administer the website, track users' movements around the website, and gather demographic information about our user base as a whole.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect from you for the following purposes:
- Providing and improving our products and services, including personalizing your experience on our Website.
- Processing transactions and fulfilling orders, including communicating with you about your orders and providing customer support.
- Analyzing customer behavior and preferences to better understand how our Website is used and to make improvements.
- Marketing and advertising purposes, including retargeting and displaying relevant ads to you, as well as training our algorithms to improve our advertising strategies.
- Communicating with you, including responding to your inquiries, sending promotional emails, newsletters, or other marketing communications.
- Complying with legal obligations and enforcing our terms and policies.
4. Disclosure of Your Information
We may share your personal data with third parties in the following circumstances:
- With service providers who assist us in operating our Website, processing payments, fulfilling orders, or providing other services. These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only for the purpose of providing the services requested by us and to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.
- With our business partners for marketing or advertising purposes, but only with your consent.
- In response to a legal request, such as a subpoena, court order, or government demand, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of John Bead, our customers, or others.
5. GDPR Compliance
We are committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws. If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, rectify, or delete your data. Please contact us using the information provided below to exercise your rights.
6. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
7. Cookies and Monitoring Buying Behavior
We may collect cookies and similar tracking technologies to analyze trends, administer the website, track users' movements around the website, and gather demographic information about our user base as a whole. Additionally, we may monitor your buying behavior with the use of third-party applications and/or extensions to improve our services and marketing strategies.
8. Children's Privacy
Our Website is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us using the information provided below, and we will take steps to delete such information from our systems.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or change this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Privacy Policy on our Website. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
John Bead Corporation
20 Bertrand Ave,
Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
Email: info@johnbead.com
Phone: 416-757-3287