Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 12, 2025

At Alora Hazel (“we,” “our,” or “us”), your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit https://alorahazel.com (the “Site”), engage with our services, or contact us.

We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and transparency in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Who We Are

Our website address is https://alorahazel.com.
We operate from Canada and provide our services both locally and internationally.

If you have any questions or privacy concerns, you can reach us at:
📧 info@alorahazel.com

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal and non-personal information when you use our Site or services, including:

Name, email address, and any details you provide through forms or comments.
IP address, browser type, and device information for security and analytics.
Information from cookies or similar technologies to improve your experience.

3. Comments

When visitors leave comments on our Site, we collect the data shown in the comment form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent to help detect spam.

An anonymized string created from your email (a hash) may be sent to the Gravatar service to verify if you use it. The Gravatar privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once approved, your profile image may appear next to your comment.

4. Media

If you upload images to the Site, please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may download and extract location data from images displayed on the website.

5. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience.

If you leave a comment, you can opt to save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience (lasting one year).
Temporary cookies are used to test whether your browser accepts cookies.
Login cookies and screen preference cookies are also stored to maintain user settings.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some site features may not function correctly.

6. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Content on this Site may include embedded elements such as videos, articles, or widgets. These external websites may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction with the embedded content as if you visited their own website. Please refer to their privacy policies for details.

7. Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell or trade personal information.
We may share limited data only when necessary to:

Fulfill legal obligations;
Maintain website security; or
Enable third-party integrations such as spam detection or analytics.

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in that email for security reasons.

8. Data Retention

Comments and associated metadata are stored indefinitely to automatically recognize and approve follow-up comments.
For registered users, we store personal information in their profile. Users can view, edit, or delete their data at any time (except their username).
Administrators can also view and manage user information.

9. Your Rights

Under PIPEDA and GDPR, you have the right to:

Access and receive a copy of your personal data.
Request correction of any inaccurate or outdated information.
Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”) of your personal data, unless we are legally required to keep it.
Withdraw consent to data processing at any time.

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@alorahazel.com. We will respond within 30 days as required by law.

10. Data Transfers

If you are located outside Canada, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed on servers in other countries where data protection laws may differ. We ensure that any such transfers are done in compliance with applicable privacy laws and include appropriate safeguards.

11. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
Despite these safeguards, no transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

12. Children’s Privacy

Our Site and services are not directed toward individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will promptly delete it.

13. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our business practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

14. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions, concerns, or requests, please contact:
📧 info@alorahazel.com
🌐 https://alorahazel.com