Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are and How to Contact Us

Welcome to Interested In... ("we," "us," or "our"). We operate the websites www.interestedinwomen.com and www.interestedinmen.com (collectively, the "Site").

Legal Entity: InterestedIn LLC
Location: New York, USA
Contact Email: privacy@interestedinllc.com

We are an affiliate marketing platform featuring upscale men's and women's fashion, including mini dresses, clubwear, going-out apparel, and related accessories. We do not hold inventory; instead, we curate and showcase products from third-party merchants and redirect you to their sites through affiliate links.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you visit our Site. By using our Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. What Data We Collect

We collect information in the following categories:

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Contact Form Submissions: Name, email address, and any message content you submit through our contact forms.
• Email Newsletter Signups: Email address and any preferences you indicate when subscribing to our mailing list.
• Account Registration: If you create an account, we collect your name, email, and password (stored securely in hashed form).

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device and Browser Information: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type, and screen resolution.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, click patterns, and navigation paths.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We and our partners use cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies as described in Section 4 below.

2.3 Information from Third Parties

• Analytics Providers: Aggregated and anonymized analytics data from services like Google Analytics.
• Affiliate Networks: Transaction and click data from CJ Affiliate and other affiliate partners for commission tracking purposes.

3. How and Why We Use Your Data

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze site traffic, and enable affiliate tracking. A "cookie" is a small text file stored on your device when you visit a website.

4.1 Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Site to function properly, including session management and security features. You cannot opt out of these cookies.

Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Site. These cookies collect information about pages visited, time on site, and how you arrived at our Site. This data is aggregated and anonymized.

Google Analytics Privacy Policy | Opt-out of Google Analytics

Affiliate and Advertising Cookies

When you click on affiliate links on our Site, our affiliate partners—including CJ Affiliate (Commission Junction)—may place cookies on your device to track your activity and attribute any qualifying purchases to us for commission purposes.

Important: CJ Affiliate and participating advertisers operate as independent third-party data controllers with their own privacy policies and tracking practices. We do not control how they collect or use your data once you leave our Site.

CJ Affiliate Privacy Policy

4.2 Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

• View and delete cookies stored on your device
• Block all or certain types of cookies
• Set preferences for specific websites

Please note that blocking certain cookies may impact your experience on our Site and may prevent affiliate tracking from functioning properly.

For more information on managing cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

5. Affiliate Marketing and Commission Disclosure

Interested In... is an affiliate marketing website. This means that when you click on certain links on our Site and make a purchase from a third-party merchant, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

We partner with the CJ Affiliate network (cj.com) and other affiliate programs to connect you with quality fashion retailers. Our affiliate relationships do not influence the price you pay for products.

We are committed to recommending only products and brands that align with our upscale, sophisticated aesthetic. However, you should be aware that we have a financial incentive to promote certain products.

6. How We Share Your Data

We may share your information with the following categories of third parties:

6.1 Affiliate Networks and Advertisers

When you click on affiliate links, data (such as click identifiers and, if you make a purchase, transaction information) is shared with CJ Affiliate and the relevant advertiser to track and attribute commissions.

6.2 Analytics and Service Providers

We use third-party service providers to help us operate our Site, including:

• Google Analytics: Website analytics and performance measurement
• Email Service Provider: To manage our newsletter and marketing communications
• Hosting Provider: To host and serve our website

These providers act as data processors on our behalf and are contractually obligated to protect your information.

6.3 Legal and Safety Disclosures

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

6.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

7. Your Privacy Rights

7.1 Rights Under GDPR (EU/UK Visitors)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right of Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@interestedin.com.

7.2 Rights Under CCPA/CPRA (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

• Right to Know: Request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: Opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your personal information
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights

Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information: We do not "sell" personal information in the traditional sense. However, our use of affiliate tracking cookies may constitute "sharing" under CPRA. To opt out, you may disable cookies in your browser settings or use the opt-out links provided in Section 4.

To submit a privacy request, email us at privacy@interestedin.com or call [INSERT TOLL-FREE NUMBER - consider adding for CCPA compliance].

8. How to Control Cookies and Opt Out

You have several options to control cookies and tracking:

• Browser Settings: Adjust your browser's cookie settings to block or delete cookies
• Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on
• Network Advertising Initiative: Opt out of interest-based advertising at optout.networkadvertising.org
• Digital Advertising Alliance: Manage preferences at optout.aboutads.info

Please note that opting out of tracking may affect the functionality of our Site and may prevent affiliate links from being properly attributed.

9. Data Retention and Security

9.1 Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected:

• Contact form submissions: Up to 2 years after last interaction
• Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
• Account data: Until you delete your account
• Analytics data: Typically 26 months (per Google Analytics defaults)

9.2 Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include encryption of data in transit (HTTPS), secure password hashing, and regular security reviews.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. International Data Transfers

Our Site is operated from the United States. If you are accessing our Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States and other countries where our service providers operate.

For visitors from the EEA or UK, we ensure that any international transfers of personal data are made in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including through the use of Standard Contractual Clauses or other appropriate safeguards.

11. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at privacy@interestedin.com, and we will take steps to delete such information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

For significant changes, we may provide additional notice, such as a banner on our Site or an email notification to registered users.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.