Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy
Privacy policy
  1. 1. Who We Are

Throughout this Privacy Policy, references to “our company,” “we,” “us,” or “ours” pertain to TAO LIVIN responsible for the processing of your data. 

  1. 2. About this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy serves as a guide to how we collect, use, and disclose your personal data. Our data collection occurs when you engage with our Site and other online and offline offerings collectively referred to as the “Services.” It’s important to note that this Privacy Policy exclusively pertains to TAO LIVIN, and it does not apply to any interactions you have with third parties via our Site. In instances where we collaborate with third parties to provide you with products, promotions, or experiences, and they gain access to your personal data, their respective privacy policies will be made accessible to you.

  1. 3. Changes to this Privacy Policy

From time to time, we may change our Privacy Notice. We may revise and update this Privacy Policy if our practices change, as technology changes, or as we add new services or change existing ones.  If we modify the Privacy Notice, we will update the “Last Modified Date” “Effective Date” and the changes will be effective as of the date we post such Notice.

Significant alterations will be communicated through the Site, or via email correspondence, or alternative means of communication. We encourage you to revisit this page at your convenience to stay informed about our prevailing privacy protocols.

  1. 4. How to contact us

Should you seek clarification or resolution regarding the particulars covered in this Privacy Policy, the broader handling of your personal data, your rights and choices concerning such usage, or the exercise of your legal rights, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at: hello@taolivin.com

  1. What personal data we collect and how

We obtain personal information about you from various sources. This includes information you provide to us directly, details obtained from other sources, and data we gather via automated methods.

5.1 Data Supplied Directly by You

We collect data you provide directly to us.

Data Shared via the Site: Activities like form submissions (like your name, mailing address, email address, and phone and/or mobile numbers), subscribe to newsletters, opt-in to marketing communications, conduct searches, survey responses, feedback submissions, participation in promotions, and use of other Service features may result in data being shared with us.

Additional information you may share with us, such as via features like “Submit a Request” or “Contact Us.”

5.2 Data that we collect automatically about your browser and device.

Whenever you engage with the Site, we use cookies and similar technologies that collect information about your device and browser:

Log Data: As you interact with the Site, your device or web browser transmits information to us, which we automatically receive and record. For example, we collect your internet protocol (IP) address, mobile device ID, time zone setting, preferred language, operating system, platform, internet service provider (ISP), and links you’ve clicked on or shared, including those email and social media.

Account Identifier: Should you choose to create an Account, we generate a user ID that indirectly identifies you. This assists us in accumulating data about your interactions within the Site.

Cookie Data: During your visits to the Site, we will set certain “cookies” and similar tracking mechanisms on your device, including cookies and web beacons. For a comprehensive understanding of cookies and how you can disable them, please refer to our dedicated “Cookie Policy” section below.

Additionally, we might utilize these technologies to gather data about your online engagements over time, and across third-party websites and other online services (behavioral tracking).

The automatically collected information might involve personal data, and we may either retain it as is or correlate it with personal data gathered through alternative means or provided by third parties.

Location Data: Your IP address assists us in deducing your approximate location. Moreover, we may also gather insights into the language preference or country selection you make. In instances where we offer specific services, such as providing you with a version of our Services tailored to your country, we connect location data with other information already amassed about you. This fusion of data empowers us to deliver a personalized experience that resonates with your locale.

5.3 Information obtained from other sources

We might obtain personal information about you in association with the Services from sources that are publicly accessible or commercially obtainable. This includes our affiliates and/or business associates, which may encompass advertising networks or social networking services. 

The categories of information collected include:

– Demographic Data: Such as gender, age bracket, educational attainment, household income range, the number of children in your household, and ethnicity to the extent permitted;
– Purchase Data: This incorporates data about advertisements you’ve encountered or engaged with and insights into your interactions with products and services presented by advertisers.
– Occupational Data: Like your profession, position, industry, and business address.
– Third party Data: If you choose to log in through a third-party account linked to the Services (e.g., Google), we may collect information about you, such as your user ID, user name, and other data that you’ve authorized those services to share with us, in accordance with your privacy settings for that particular third-party account.
 
Sources of information:
 
From our Advertising Partners: We collaborate with third parties who specialize in advertising and related services, such as analytics providers and ad networks, collectively referred to as our “Advertising Partners.” These partners may share personal data to enable us to compare it with the data we already have. This process, sometimes known as “cookie-matching,” helps us identify if you are the same individual. This information exchange allows us to better comprehend your preferences and interests. For instance, we might receive details about your interest or preferences, and your contact information, such as your email address.
 
From our Advertisers and Affiliate Partners: In certain instances, we may receive your personal data from third parties when you engage with a third-party affiliate link featured in our content. This information may include your contact details, as well as financial and transaction data, such as the items you’ve purchased and their associated costs. These details originate from providers specializing in technical, payment, and delivery services.
 
From Social Media Platforms: If you opt to access our Services using your credentials from platforms like Facebook or Google, we automatically gather specific information, such as your unique user ID on these platforms. Rest assured, any data collected from Facebook or Google, including the user ID attributed to you by these platforms, strictly adheres to the policies set by Facebook and Google, as well as your preferences configured through these platforms.
 
  1. 6. How we use the information we obtain

At our core, we value your privacy and aim to provide you with a seamless experience. The information we collect serves various purposes, enhancing your engagement with our offerings while safeguarding your personal data. Below, we outline the diverse ways in which we employ the information we gather:

  • – Keep you informed about products, services, available offers, events and other communications we think will be of interest to you;
  • – Communicate about and administer special events, promotions, programs, surveys, contests, and market research, enhancing your involvement and interaction;
  • – Respond to inquiries not only from you but also from third parties, including law enforcement agencies, ensuring transparent and informative responses;
  • – Ensure optimal functionality, we offer technical support and generate suggestions for content you may enjoy, contributing to your enriched experience;
  • – Offer you a tailored experience, we supplement the personal information collected directly from you with additional data from publicly available sources and information from our affiliates and business partners;
  • – Associate your browser and/or device with other platforms you use, streamlining access and enhancing content delivery across various channels;
  • – Engage in business evaluation and improvement endeavors, including service enhancement, statistical analytics, and internal functions;
  • – Protect against, identify and prevent fraud and unlawful activities, adhering to legal requirements, industry standards, and contractual obligations;
  • – Make inferences about your interests and preferences, personalize and enhance our Services, and deliver advertisements, content or features that align with your profile, activities or interests;
  • – Personalize third-party Advertising Partners’ content delivered on the Services and maintain profiles and audience segments for analytics, interest-based advertising, and marketing on our Services and Third Party Sites;
  • – To enhance understanding, we may use your email address to identify you across devices you use to access Service, as well as offline, which informs our advertising strategies on both our Services and Third Party Sites;
  • – Simplify your participation in contests, sweepstakes, and promotions, ensuring a smooth experience from entry to reward delivery;
  • – We monitor trends, usage, and activities, enabling personalized improvements, while also detecting and preventing fraudulent transactions and protecting the rights of TAO LIVIN and others; and
  • – In other ways for which we provide specific notice at the time of collection.

We may anonymize or de-identify personal information, generating aggregated data reports to provide third parties with insights while maintaining individual privacy.

  1. 7. Marketing preferences

We respect your choices and value your engagement with our services. When you sign up for our promotions, we use your personal data to tailor product, service, and offer recommendations that match your interests. Marketing messages are sent if you’ve shown interest in receiving information, or participated in competitions or promotions. 

While you can opt out of marketing messages, you may still receive non-promotional emails about  ongoing business relations. Sharing your data with third parties for direct marketing purposes requires your consent. 

You may unsubscribe from marketing messages through the links we include on our emails we send you  or contact us at: hello@taolivin.com. 

  1. 8. Sharing your information

We are committed to maintaining the utmost privacy and security of your personal information. We outline various scenarios in which your information might be shared:

  1. 1. No Selling or Renting: your personal information will not be sold or rented  to third parties.
  2. 2. No Marketing Disclosures: Your personal data will not be disclosed to third parties for marketing purposes.
  3. 3. Legal Obligations: Your personal information will only be shared with a third party if we are legally obliged to do so.
  4. 4. Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who deliver certain services on our behalf, to enhance your experience.
  5. 5. Business Transfers: In cases of potential business transfers or reorganization, your data might be included as part of the assets transferred.
  6. 6. With Your Consent: With your explicit consent, we may share your information with select third-party partners. This might involve promotions, advertisements, or offers tailored to your interests. You may also have the option to receive communications from our advertising partners through joint promotions. Should you choose to opt in, these third-party advertisers will manage your personal information based on their privacy policy.
  7. 7. Technical Data: Any anonymous data collected from cookies may be shared with third parties solely  for technical purposes, unrelated to marketing endeavors.

Legal Rights for EEA and UK users

If you are a resident of a country in the European Economic Area (EEA) and UK, you have certain rights in relation to your personal data. These rights include, but are not limited to:

(i) Access: You have the right to access your personal data.

(ii) Accuracy: You have the right to ensure the accuracy of your personal data and request corrections if necessary.

(iii) Deletion: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data.

(iv) Restriction: You have the right to request the restriction of further processing of your personal data.

(v) Complaints: If you believe that our processing of your personal information violates data protection laws, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority for data protection in your country of residence. 

How to exercise your rights

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, you can do so by sending a written notice to us at the following email address: hello@taolivin.com

Please note that while exercising these rights, we may need to verify your identity for security reasons. If a third party is making a request on your behalf, we will request proof that they have your authorization to do so. There’s a possibility we’ll reach out to you for additional information to facilitate the process of exercising your legal rights or to speed up our response. Our aim is to address requests within a month, and if circumstances require more time – especially if the request is intricate – we’ll inform you accordingly.

 If you have any concerns or questions about how we handle your personal data, please don’t hesitate to contact us using the provided email address.

  1. 8. Retention of personal information

Your information is retained for as long as necessary to ensure smooth service delivery to both you and our wider user community.  Our commitment extends to legal obligations, with data retention ensuring we can address disputes, enforce our policies, and fulfill legal requirements. By striking a balance between service continuity and privacy protection, we ensure that your experience remains seamless and secure throughout your journey with us.

Moreover, we may opt to anonymize your personal data, transforming it into a form that eliminates its link to you. This anonymized data serves research or statistical purposes.

  1. 9. Interactions with Third-Party Sites and Social Media Platforms

Our sites and apps might contain links to external third-party sites, apps, and social media platforms (“Third-Party Sites”). When you click on these links, third parties may gather or share data about you. It’s important to note that we don’t endorse or control these Third-Party Sites, each of which operates under its own terms of service and privacy policy. To understand how these sites handle your information, we urge you to review their privacy policies and terms. 

Our Services may offer tools for social sharing and other  integration tools, allowing you to share actions you take  on our platform with friends or the public on social media. We also use analytics tools from these social media platforms to better understand interactions and trends. Additionally, we engage in joint promotional activities with these platforms at times. We receive aggregated and anonymized statistical insights about the performance of our posts and content on social media platforms.

In our promotional efforts, we utilize paid advertising and content tools provided by social media platforms to enhance advertising campaigns and content promotion. We receive aggregated statistical data about ad interactions and content performance, safeguarding your privacy.

These interactions are guided by our legitimate interest in connecting with our audience through social media and using these platforms to promote our content.

For further insights into data collection and processing related to social sharing and your usage of social media platforms, refer to the privacy policies of the respective platforms:

Facebook and Instagram: https://en-gb.facebook.com/policy.php

YouTube: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en

Pinterest: https://policy.pinterest.com/en/privacy-policy

COOKIE POLICY

Effective Date: May 1, 2023

Welcome to TaoLivin.com. This Cookie Policy outlines our use of cookies and similar technologies on our site. By using our site, you agree to the use of cookies as described below.

  1. 1. What Are Cookies? 

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your  computer or mobile device when you visit the site. They help us enhance your browsing experience by collecting and storing certain information *such as language, user name, etc) for a certain period of time. That way, you don’t have to re-enter them when browsing around the site during the same visit.

Some cookies are session-based, originating from our domain, and are only active during your browsing session. These session-based cookies automatically expire when you close your browser, ensuring your privacy and security.  In addition, a website might potentially use external services, which also set their own cookies, known as third-party cookies.

On the other hand, persistent cookies remain on your device for a longer duration, even after you’ve finished your browsing session. These cookies allow us to remember your preferences and provide a more personalized experience during subsequent visits to TaoLivin.com.

The retention period for cookies varies based on their type. Cookies are just one technology used to collect information online.

Every time you visit TAO LIVIN site, you will be prompted to accept or refuse cookies.

  1. 2. Types of Cookies and Purposes of Use

We use the following types of cookies for specific purposes:

Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website’s functionality, enabling basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas. The site cannot function properly without necessary cookies.

Analytical/Performance Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website, allowing us to improve its performance and relevance.

Functionality Cookies: These cookies enhance your browsing experience by remembering your preferences and settings.

Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver content that matches your interests and may be shared with third-party advertisers.

Third party cookies: affiliate links. Our affiliate links partners collect personal data from you for the purposes they disclose through their privacy policies, which you can access by clicking below.

Affiliate links partners pay us when you buy things from them or another third party after clicking on an affiliate link in our content.

Cookies can also be used to establish anonymised statistics about the browsing experience on our sites.

External Content and Third-Party Cookies: Certain pages on our website feature content from external providers, such as Pinterest and Instagram. When you access this third-party content, you must agree to their specific terms and conditions, including their cookie policies, over which we have no control over. Please note that if you choose not to access this content, no third-party cookies will be stored on your device. 

It’s important to be aware that these third-party services operate independently from TAO LIVIN. These providers retain the right to modify their terms of service, cookie usage, and other aspects at their discretion.

  1. 3. Disabling or Deleting Cookies

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to disable or delete cookies. However, please note that blocking cookies may affect certain site functionalities and deleting them may also lose some saved information (such as site preferences).

For detailed instructions on managing cookies in specific browsers:

  • – Browser Explorer: Click here for more information.
  • – Firefox browser: Click here for more information.
  • – Opera browser: Click here for more information.
  • – Google Chrome browser: Click here for more information.
  • – Safari browser: Click here for more information.
  1. 4. Updates and Changes to the Cookies Policy 

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. Any revisions will be effective upon posting.

  1. 5. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about our Cookie Policy, please contact us at: hello@taolivin.com

For more information about your rights and how we handle your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

By continuing to use TaoLivin.com, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.