Privacy policy

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Madagascar Centella may collect, use and protect information when you visit our website.

1. Introduction

Madagascar Centella is an informational skincare website focused on Centella Asiatica, sensitive skin routines, barrier support, K-beauty products and related skincare ingredients.

We respect your privacy and aim to collect only the information that is necessary to operate, improve and protect this website.

2. Information we may collect

When you visit MadagascarCentella.com, we may collect limited information depending on how you interact with the website.

This may include technical information such as your browser type, device type, pages visited, approximate location based on IP address, referral source, time spent on pages and general website usage data.

If you contact us directly, we may also collect the information you choose to provide, such as your name, email address and message content.

3. How we use information

We may use collected information to operate the website, improve user experience, understand which pages are useful to readers, respond to messages, monitor website performance and protect the website from abuse or technical issues.

We may also use aggregated or anonymized data to better understand skincare topics, product categories and content areas that are most useful to our readers.

4. Affiliate links

Madagascar Centella may use affiliate links. If you click an affiliate link and make a qualifying purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Affiliate partners, retailers or affiliate networks may use cookies or tracking technologies to attribute purchases or measure performance. These third-party services are governed by their own privacy policies.

For more information about affiliate links, please read our Affiliate Disclosure.

5. Cookies and similar technologies

Cookies are small files that may be stored on your device when you visit a website. Cookies may help websites function properly, remember preferences, measure traffic or support affiliate tracking.

Madagascar Centella may use cookies or similar technologies for essential website functionality, analytics, performance measurement and affiliate tracking.

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how some websites or third-party services function.

6. Analytics

We may use analytics tools to understand how visitors use the website. Analytics data may include pages visited, traffic sources, device type, browser type and general interaction patterns.

Analytics helps us improve the website, identify useful content and make the site faster and easier to use.

7. Email and contact forms

If you contact us by email or through a contact form, we may use the information you provide to respond to your message.

We do not sell your contact information. If we add a newsletter in the future, your email address will only be used for the purpose described at the time of signup.

8. Newsletter and marketing communications

Madagascar Centella may offer an email newsletter in the future. If you choose to subscribe, we may use your email address to send skincare guides, product updates, routine tips or related content.

You will be able to unsubscribe from marketing emails by using the unsubscribe link provided in those emails or by contacting us.

9. Third-party websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including skincare brands, retailers, affiliate networks, beauty marketplaces and informational resources.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, security, policies or data handling of third-party websites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any third-party website you visit.

10. Embedded content

Some pages may include embedded content, such as videos, images, social media posts or other third-party content. Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you visited that third-party website directly.

These third-party websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional tracking and monitor your interaction with the embedded content.

11. Data sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited information with trusted service providers when necessary to operate the website, measure analytics, manage affiliate tracking, send emails or maintain website security.

We may also disclose information if required by law, legal process or to protect the rights, safety and security of the website, our users or others.

12. Data retention

We keep personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Contact messages may be retained for a reasonable period so we can respond, keep records of communication and manage follow-up inquiries.

13. Data security

We take reasonable steps to protect information associated with this website. However, no website, server, email system or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

You use this website and communicate with us at your own risk.

14. Your privacy rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to request access, correction, deletion, restriction, objection or portability of your personal data.

You may also have the right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent, or to lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority.

To exercise privacy rights, please contact us through our contact page.

15. Children’s privacy

Madagascar Centella is not intended for children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information through this website, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

16. International visitors

Madagascar Centella may be accessed from different countries. By using this website, you understand that information may be processed in the country where the website operator, hosting provider, analytics provider, email provider or other service providers are located.

17. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page. Your continued use of the website after changes are published means you accept the updated policy.

18. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please visit our contact page.