PRIVACY POLICY

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Ekolu Creations of Hawai’i recognizes that you trust us with your information each time you log in. That’s why we stand committed to ensuring that your privacy is secured and protected, consistent with the guidelines set forth in the General Data Protection Regulation and other privacy laws. We understand that your information is important to you as it is important for us. This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) helps you in understanding what information we collect and explains why we collect information that you share with us and to what extent we make use of such information.

 

Information That We Collect

 

We may collect the following information every time you log in. Your basic personal details such as name, residence address, email address, telephone number, age, and gender; Your business details such as business name, business address, email address, business telephone number, and year established; Internet Protocol (IP) address, location, internet service provider (ISP), and cookies or HTTP cookies and other similar technologies; and Your login and logout time, including the website you visited prior to visiting our website; and The type of data or content you view on our website.

 

Cookies

​When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. Selecting “Remember Me”, upon your login will persist for two weeks. Every time you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.

 

Analytics – Who we share your data with/How long we retain your data:

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If you leave a comment (Feedback or Contact Form), the comment(s) and its metadata will be retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

 

For users that register on our website, we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information. Your personal data will be used to support your experience throughout this website, to manage the access of your account, and to process your order. At no time will your personal information be used for any third party advertisements or solicitations. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at ekolucreations@gmail.com.

 

 

​How We Use and Store Data

 

DATA USE

The information that you share allows us to improve your experience with our Website and personalize your choices. This also helps us provide you with better products and services. All the information and data that you share with us may be used for the following purposes:

 

• Our internal data records

• Improve our products and services

• Identification purposes

• To contact you in response to enquiry and concerns

• It will not be released to third parties other than what was previously covered in our payment policy. 

 

DATA RETENTION

We will only retain personal information and/or data within the necessary period to carry out the purposes set out in this Policy. We will also ensure that such retention is within the boundaries or limits as allowed by law.

 

DATA DISCLOSURE

We stand by our commitment to ensuring the security and privacy of the uploaded information by its clients and end-users. However, we may disclose your personal information as may be required by law or as necessary to fulfill our purposes.

 

Your Data Protection Rights

In compliance with the guidelines set forth in the General Data Protection Regulation and other privacy laws, Ekolu Creations of Hawai’i guarantees your right and liberty to exercise the following rights on protecting and maintaining the privacy of your personal information and/or data.

 

• The right to access and ask for copies of uploaded personal information from us.

 

• The right to review uploaded personal information and rectify any errors and inaccuracies in the information.

 

• The right to object to the use of personal information for marketing purposes.

 

• The right to complain to the site’s administrators and to relevant authorities for misuse of personal information and breach of privacy rights.

 

• The right to delete or request the deletion of uploaded personal data from our Website subject to any applicable rules, regulations, and policies.

 

• The right to withdraw any consent or permission given to us, with regards to using your personal information in fulfilling the purposes set out in this Policy.

 

In addition to the guaranteeing your right to protect and maintain the privacy of your personal information and/or data, we at Ekolu Creations of Hawai’i guarantees you that:

 

We will never lease, distribute, rent, or sell your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are mandated by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, General Data Protection Regulation, and other privacy laws.

 

Any personal information that we have about you is stored and processed under this Policy is in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and other privacy laws.

 

Should you decide to exercise your rights under this Policy or feel that there are discrepancies on our part, please feel free to contact us immediately. We will respond to your concerns within twenty-four (24) to forty-eight (48) hours, or as soon as we can. You may email us anytime at [ekolucreations@gmail.com]

 

How to Contact Us

We encourage our subscribers and followers to get in touch with us and we can’t wait to hear from you, as well. If you have any questions, suggestions, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, don’t hesitate to get in touch by sending us an email at ekolucreations@gmail.com. You are also protected by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, General Data Protection Regulation, and other privacy laws against any deceptive practices and breach of federal privacy and data protection regulations.

 

Changes to Privacy Policy

Ekolu Creations of Hawai’i has the exclusive right to modify and make the necessary changes to our privacy policy. We will inform you ahead of time through by our registered contact information before implementing any modifications that may affect your personal data.

 

Mahalo for visiting our store.  Please come see us again.