0. Your Consent to This Privacy Policy
By accessing or using the Mieland website, placing an order, subscribing to our email list, creating an account, or otherwise interacting with our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of our website and services. If you are a California resident, your continued use of our website following any updates to this policy constitutes your acknowledgment and agreement to the updated terms, as permitted under the CCPA/CPRA.1. Information We Collect
We collect the following categories of personal information: Personal Information You Provide:- Contact details (name, email address, shipping address, phone number)
- Account credentials (if you create an account)
- Payment information (processed securely through our payment providers — we do not store full credit card details)
- Order history and product preferences
- Communications you send us (emails, messages, reviews)
- Device and browser information (IP address, browser type, operating system, screen resolution)
- Usage data (pages visited, time spent on pages, clicks, scroll behavior, referral source)
- Location data (approximate, based on IP address)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 3 below)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:- Process and fulfill your orders, including shipping and returns
- Provide customer support and respond to your inquiries
- Send you order confirmations, shipping updates, and important account notifications
- Deliver marketing communications (if you've opted in)
- Personalize your shopping experience and product recommendations
- Analyze website traffic, customer behavior, and conversion patterns
- Improve our website, products, and services
- Detect, prevent, and address fraud or security issues
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, pixels, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to monitor and analyze how you interact with our website. These technologies help us understand customer flow, optimize the user experience, and measure the effectiveness of our marketing efforts. Types of technologies we use:- Analytics tools: Track website traffic, page views, session duration, bounce rates, and user journeys (e.g., Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager)
- Advertising pixels: Track ad performance, measure conversions, build retargeting audiences, and deliver personalized ads (e.g., Meta/Facebook Pixel, Google Ads)
- AI and machine learning tools: Analyze customer behavior patterns, predict preferences, and optimize site experience (third-party AI analytics platforms)
- Functional cookies: Remember your preferences, cart contents, and login status
- Email tracking: Monitor open rates, click-through rates, and engagement with our emails
4. Behavioral Advertising
We use your personal information to provide you with targeted advertisements and marketing communications that we believe may be of interest to you. This includes retargeting ads shown to you on third-party platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Google. How to opt out of targeted advertising:- Facebook/Meta: Facebook Ad Preferences
- Google: Google Ads Settings
- Digital Advertising Alliance: optout.aboutads.info
5. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with the following categories of third parties for the purposes described in this policy:- Service providers: Order fulfillment, payment processing, email delivery, analytics (Shopify, Stripe/PayPal, Klaviyo, Google, Meta)
- Advertising partners: Ad delivery, conversion tracking, retargeting (Google Ads, Meta/Facebook Ads)
- AI/analytics platforms: Behavior analysis, customer flow optimization (third-party AI tools and analytics services)
- Shipping carriers: Delivery of orders (USPS, FedEx, DHL, or similar)
- Legal authorities: Compliance with legal obligations (law enforcement, courts, regulators if required)
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law (e.g., retaining invoice information for tax purposes). When your data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.7. Your Privacy Rights
California Residents (CCPA/CPRA): If you are a California resident, you have the following rights:- Right to Know: Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect, use, or share
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information (with certain exceptions)
- Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your personal information for targeted advertising purposes
- Right to Limit: Limit our use of your sensitive personal information
- Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
- Right to Non-Discrimination: Receive equal service and pricing regardless of whether you exercise your privacy rights
- Email us at privacy@mieland.com
- Use the "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link on our website
- Submit a verifiable consumer request (we will confirm your identity before processing)
8. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" feature. Because there is no industry consensus on how to interpret these signals, we do not currently respond to them. However, you can manage your tracking preferences using the cookie management tools and opt-out links provided in this policy.9. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.10. Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated version on this page and update the "Last updated" date at the top. We encourage you to review this page periodically.12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:- Email: privacy@mieland.com
- Website: www.mielandmanuka.com
- Address: 13/339 Matakokiri Drive, Omanawa 3110, New Zealand

