Effective Date: March 2nd, 2026
Naturally Belize Cosmetics (“we,” “our,” “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your information when you visit our website and make purchases from us.
Who We Are
Our website address is:
https://naturallybelize.com (update if different)
Naturally Belize Cosmetics is an e-commerce brand offering natural beauty and cosmetic products inspired by Belize.
For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at:
📧 support@naturallybelize.com (update with official email)
Information We Collect
When you interact with our website, we may collect the following personal information:
A. Information You Provide Directly
When you place an order or fill out a form, we collect:
- Full name
- Billing and shipping address
- Phone number
- Email address
This information is required to process orders, ship products, and communicate with you.
B. Payment Information
We do not collect or store credit card information.
All payments are processed securely through third-party payment providers. We do not have access to your full credit card details.
C. Marketing Information
When you subscribe to our newsletter or make a purchase, your email address may be used for:
- Order confirmations
- Shipping updates
- Promotional emails
- Product announcements
- Special offers
You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the link provided in the email.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect:
- The data shown in the comment form
- The visitor’s IP address
- Browser user agent string (to assist with spam detection)
An anonymized string created from your email address (a hash) may be sent to the Gravatar service to determine whether you use it. The Gravatar privacy policy is available at: https://automattic.com/privacy/
After approval of your comment, your profile picture may be visible publicly alongside your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may be able to download and extract location data from images posted on the website.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve the user experience.
A. Comment Cookies
If you leave a comment, you may opt in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These last for one year.
B. Login Cookies
If you visit our login page, a temporary cookie determines whether your browser accepts cookies.
When you log in:
- Login cookies last for two days
- Screen options cookies last for one year
- Selecting “Remember Me” extends login for two weeks
Logging out removes login cookies.
C. Editing Cookies
If you edit or publish content, a cookie is saved that indicates the post ID. It expires after one day.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on our site may include embedded content (videos, images, etc.). Embedded content behaves exactly as if you visited the originating website.
These external websites may:
- Collect data
- Use cookies
- Track your interaction
- Monitor activity if you are logged into their platform
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Process and fulfill orders
- Ship products
- Communicate about your purchase
- Respond to inquiries
- Improve our website
- Send promotional emails (if subscribed)
- Prevent fraud and enhance security
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
Who We Share Your Data With
We may share necessary information with:
- Shipping carriers (to deliver your order)
- Payment processors (to complete transactions)
- Email marketing platforms (for newsletters and promotions)
- Spam detection services
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
Data Retention
- Order information is retained for accounting, legal, and tax purposes.
- Comments and metadata may be retained indefinitely.
- Registered users (if applicable) can view, edit, or delete personal information (except usernames).
- Administrators may access user information when necessary.
Your Rights
If you have an account or have made a purchase, you may:
- Request a copy of the personal data we hold
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your personal data
We may retain certain information when legally required for administrative, tax, or security purposes.
To make a request, contact:
📧 support@naturallybelize.com
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.
Some data may be processed outside Belize depending on third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors or email marketing platforms).
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and administrative safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
Children’s Privacy
Our products and website are not directed toward children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Updates to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.