Introduction www.therealandrare.com (“we,” “us,” or “the Site”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use and share it, your choices, and your rights.
Data We Collect We collect personal data you provide and data collected automatically, including but not limited to:
Identity and account data: name, username, profile information
Contact data: email, phone number, billing and shipping addresses
Financial data: payment card details, billing information (when you make purchases)
User content: messages, reviews, uploads, and other content you submit
Technical and usage data: IP address, device and browser information, operating system, crash and performance data
Location data: approximate location derived from IP (if enabled)
Cookies, tracking and analytics data (see Cookies section)
Marketing preferences and communication history
How We Collect Data
Directly from you: account registration, purchase checkout, contact forms, customer support, surveys, and communications.
Automatically: cookies and similar technologies, server logs, analytics tools.
From third parties: payment processors, analytics providers, social logins, and other service providers.
Purposes for Processing We use personal data to:
Provide, operate, and maintain the Site and its features
Process orders and payments, fulfill transactions, and provide customer support
Communicate with you (updates, marketing, transactional messages) where permitted
Improve and personalize the Site, content, and advertising
Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, security incidents, and technical issues
Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
Legal Basis for EU/EEA Users (if applicable) For users in the EU/EEA, we rely on legal bases including: consent (where required), contract performance, legitimate interests (e.g., site operation, fraud prevention, service improvement), and legal compliance.
Sharing and Disclosure We may share personal data with:
Service providers and vendors who perform services (payment processors such as Stripe/PayPal, hosting providers, email and marketing platforms, analytics providers such as Google Analytics)
Business partners and affiliates where necessary to provide services
Law enforcement, regulators, or other third parties when required by law or to protect rights, property, or safety
Successors in interest in connection with a merger, sale, or reorganization
International Transfers We may transfer and store data with service providers located outside the United States. When transfers occur from the EU/EEA or UK, we implement appropriate safeguards required by applicable law (e.g., standard contractual clauses).
Cookies and Tracking We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to operate the Site, analyze usage, and serve personalized or advertising content. You may control cookies through browser settings and opt-out mechanisms for certain analytics and ad services.
Advertising and Analytics We and third parties use tracking and analytics tools to collect usage information and deliver advertising. You can opt out of targeted advertising through industry opt-outs and device/browser settings where available.
Your Choices and Rights Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
Access, correct, update, or delete your personal data
Object to or restrict processing
Port your data to another service provider
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Opt out of marketing communications
For California residents: additional rights under the CCPA/CPRA (right to know, delete, opt-out of sale/sharing, and non-discrimination) To exercise rights or make requests, contact therealandrare@myyahoo.com. We may require verification and may limit requests to the extent allowed by law.
Data Retention We retain personal data as long as necessary to provide services, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and for legitimate business purposes. Retention periods vary by data type and legal requirements.
Security We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal data. However, no transmission or storage system is completely secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy The Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such data, contact us to request deletion.
Changes to This Policy We may update this Privacy Policy. We will post the revised policy with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance.
We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data.