This Privacy Policy describes how wheelockplacemall.com collects, uses, and protects information obtained through our website. We respect your privacy and are committed to handling your personal data responsibly and transparently.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information only for website operation, communication, and improvement purposes. The data we may collect includes:

• Personal information: name, email address, or other contact details you voluntarily submit through our contact forms.
• Technical information: browser type, operating system, IP address (anonymized), device type, referring URLs, and pages visited on our site.
• Cookies: small data files stored on your device to enable site functionality, remember preferences, and analyze traffic.

2. How We Use Collected Information

Your information is used strictly for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our website’s functionality and optimize its performance.
• To respond to inquiries, feedback, or messages you send through our forms.
• To understand user interactions and improve user experience through analytics.
• To detect and prevent spam, abuse, or unauthorized access to our site.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to store user preferences, measure performance, and gather statistical information about site usage. Cookies help us personalize content and enhance site navigation.

You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect certain features or functionality of the site.

• Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly (e.g., session and security cookies).
• Analytics cookies: Used to analyze traffic, popular pages, and user behavior in aggregate form.
• Preference cookies: Remember your language or region settings for future visits.

4. Data Analytics

We use analytics tools such as Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors interact with the site. These tools collect anonymous data such as page views, time on site, and browser types to help improve our content and layout.

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit through external links.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures, including encryption (SSL), firewalls, and restricted access, to safeguard your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

While we strive to protect your data, please note that no online transmission or storage method is completely secure. Use of our website is at your own discretion and risk.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as it is necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by applicable laws. Once data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and review personal information you have submitted to us.
• Request correction or deletion of your personal information.
• Withdraw your consent for us to use your information (if applicable).

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below. We may request verification of your identity before processing your request.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is intended for general audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe that a child has provided personal data without parental consent, please contact us immediately, and we will take appropriate steps to remove it.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@wheelockplacemall.com