Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to BEMVILO (the "Service" or "Site"), operated at bemvilo.com, provided by BEMVILO ("we," "us," "our," or "the Operator"). This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you access or use the Service. By using the Service, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following categories:

a. Personal Information. We do not require you to create an account, log in, or provide personal information to browse or read the Service. However, you may voluntarily provide personal information — such as your name and email address — when you contact us through our contact form, subscribe to updates, or communicate with us directly.

b. Usage and Technical Information. We and our hosting provider automatically collect certain technical information about your interaction with the Service, including but not limited to: IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, time spent on pages, and approximate geographic location based on IP address. This data is collected through server logs and analytics tools.

c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies. We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to operate and maintain the Service. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: Required for the basic functionality of the Service, such as enabling core features and security.
• Analytics cookies: Used to understand how visitors interact with the Service, allowing us to improve content and user experience.
• Preference cookies: Remember your preferences, such as language or font size, for a more personalized experience.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. However, disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the Service.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve the Service and its editorial content;
• To operate, monitor, and secure the Service, including detecting and preventing fraud, abuse, and technical issues;
• To communicate with you, including responding to your inquiries, comments, and service-related notifications;
• To analyze usage patterns and trends to enhance user experience and optimize content;
• To personalize your experience, including showing relevant content based on your reading preferences (where applicable);
• To comply with applicable legal obligations, respond to legal requests, and protect our rights, property, and safety;
• To display personalized advertisements and content based on your interests and browsing behavior (see Section 8 for opt-out options).

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for monetary consideration.

3. How We Share and Disclose Your Information

We may share or disclose your information in the following circumstances:

a. Service Providers. We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Service, such as web hosting providers, analytics platforms, content delivery networks (CDNs), and email delivery services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and are prohibited from using it for any other purpose.

b. Legal Compliance. If required to do so by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, we may disclose your information. We may also disclose information if we believe it is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of BEMVILO, our users, or others.

c. Business Transfers. In connection with any merger, acquisition, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, we may transfer your information to the acquiring or successor entity, subject to the protections of this Privacy Policy.

d. With Your Consent. We may share your information with third parties when you have provided explicit consent to do so.

4. Data Processing Details

We process your personal data on the following legal bases and for the following purposes:

• Consent: Processing based on your express or implied consent, such as when you voluntarily provide your email address through our contact form. You may withdraw consent at any time.
• Legitimate Interests: Processing necessary for our legitimate interests in operating, securing, and improving the Service, such as collecting server logs for security monitoring and fraud prevention.
• Legal Obligations: Processing required to comply with applicable laws and regulations, such as retaining server logs for legal compliance purposes.
• Data Retention: We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Usage and technical data is typically retained for up to 90 days. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 24 months.

Your data is processed at our hosting provider's servers, which may be located in the United States or other jurisdictions. By using the Service, you acknowledge and consent to the transfer of your data to these locations.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. These measures include encrypted data transmission (TLS/SSL), access controls, and regular security reviews. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Third-Party Services

The Service may load resources — such as web fonts, images, and analytics scripts — from third-party providers, including but not limited to Google Fonts, Google Analytics, and content delivery networks. These third parties may independently collect technical data (such as your IP address) as governed by their own privacy policies. We do not control the data collection practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

7. Your Privacy Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Right of Access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
• Right to Erasure: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.
• Right to Restriction of Processing: You may request that we limit the processing of your personal information under certain circumstances.
• Right to Data Portability: You may request that we provide your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Right to Object: You may object to the processing of your personal information for direct marketing or other purposes based on legitimate interests.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw any consent you have given for the processing of your data at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.

You may also manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Service.

8. Personalized Advertising and Opt-Out

We or our third-party partners (including Google) may use cookies and similar technologies to serve personalized advertisements based on your interests, browsing behavior, and device information. These ads help support the continued operation of the Service.

You have the right to opt out of personalized advertising. The following links allow you to manage your personalized advertising preferences:

• Google My Ad Center: https://myadcenter.google.com/personalizationoff
• Google Privacy & Terms — How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

Opting out of personalized advertising does not mean you will stop seeing ads — it means the ads you see will be less relevant to your interests. You may also opt out of interest-based advertising through the Digital Advertising Alliance at https://optout.aboutads.info or the Network Advertising Initiative at https://optout.networkadvertising.org.

9. Applicable Privacy Laws and Regulations

We are committed to complying with applicable data protection and privacy laws, including but not limited to the following:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) — European Union: If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have the rights described in Section 7 of this Privacy Policy. BEMVILO acts as a data controller for the personal information we collect. We process personal data on the legal bases of consent, legitimate interests, and legal obligation. We will not transfer your data outside the EEA without appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission.
• Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD) — Brazil: If you are a resident of Brazil, you have the rights described in Section 7, consistent with the rights granted under the LGPD (Lei nº 13.709/2018). BEMVILO acts as the data controller (controlador) for personal data processed through the Service. Requests regarding your personal data may be submitted to [email protected], and we will respond within the timeframe established by the ANPD (Autoridade Nacional de Proteção de Dados).
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) — United States: If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information is collected about you, request deletion of that information, opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information, and not be discriminated against for exercising your rights. We do not sell personal information as defined by the CCPA.
• Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) — United States: The Service is not directed at children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.

10. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If you believe that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected], and we will take steps to delete such information in accordance with applicable law.

11. Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by BEMVILO. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or data practices of any third-party websites or services. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

12. No Sale of Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade any personal information collected through the Service to any third party for monetary consideration. We may share information with service providers as described in Section 3, but only for the purpose of operating and maintaining the Service.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the revised policy on this page and update the "Last Updated" date at the top. We will endeavor to provide notice of significant changes. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically for updates.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us at:

BEMVILO — The Fragrance Journal
bemvilo.com
Email: [email protected]