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Website Use Agreement
If you choose to visit our website, your visit and any dispute over privacy is subject to this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use, including limitations on damages, resolution of disputes, and application of the law of the State of South Carolina. If you have any concern about privacy at our website, please contact us with a thorough description of that concern, and we will address it to the best of our ability. As our business changes, our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use may change also. We may e-mail periodic reminders of our notices and conditions, unless you have instructed us not to, but you should check our website frequently to see recent changes. Unless stated otherwise, our current Privacy Policy applies to all information that we have about you and your account.
Warning
*Allergic reactions may occur. Patch testing is recommended.
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*Warning - Keep away from water! Use clean, dry hands and/or tools to remove the product from the container. Bacteria may form when water is introduced to this product.
Warning: Potential Melting During Shipping
Please be aware that our body butter products are sensitive to heat and may soften or melt if exposed to high temperatures during shipping. We recommend checking the condition of the product upon arrival. If the body butter has melted, it can be refrigerated to restore its texture. While the quality and effectiveness of the product remain unchanged, please take care to store it in a cool, dry place to maintain its optimal consistency. Thank you for understanding!
GDPR, Policies, Agreements and Information
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Terms and Agreement
By purchasing, using, or applying any natural body care, skin care, or self-care products (“Products”) provided by Geechee Beach, LLC or Sookuyaa, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Release of Liability statement.
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Assumption of Risk
I agree, understand, and acknowledge that the Products offered by the Company are handmade or naturally formulated using ingredients generally recognized as safe. However, I acknowledge and accept the following:
• Natural ingredients, including essential oils, herbs, and botanicals, may cause allergic reactions, skin sensitivity, or other adverse effects.
• Individual results may vary based on skin type, allergies, sensitivities, and personal health conditions.
• It is my responsibility to perform a patch test prior to full use of any Product to determine compatibility with my skin.
• The Company does not diagnose, treat, or claim to cure any medical condition through the use of its Products.
I voluntarily assume all risks associated with the use of the Products.
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Waiver of Liability
I hereby release, waive, and discharge Geechee Beach, LLC and Sookuyaa, its owners, employees, contractors, representatives, and affiliates from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses, including but not limited to:
• Personal injury, allergic reactions, or adverse effects arising from the use of the Products.
• Loss or damage, whether direct or indirect, resulting from improper use, misuse, or application of the Products.
This waiver applies to all claims, known or unknown, arising from my use of the Products.
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Medical Disclaimer
I understand that the Products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition or disease. I will consult with a qualified healthcare provider before using the Products if I have concerns about allergies, sensitivities, or medical conditions.
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Acknowledgment and Agreement
By purchasing or using the Products, I confirm the following:
• I have read and understood this Release of Liability in its entirety.
• I voluntarily agree to this Release without duress or coercion.
• I assume full responsibility for the use of the Products.
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Payment and Returns Policy
Payment Policy
At Geechee Beach, LLC and Sookuyaa, we strive to provide a smooth and secure shopping experience for our customers.
• Accepted Payment Methods:
We accept all major credit/debit cards and other approved electronic payment methods. Payments must be made in full at the time of purchase.
• Sales Tax:
Applicable sales tax will be added to orders based on the shipping address in compliance with state laws.
• Order Confirmation:
Once your order is placed and payment is received, you will receive an email confirmation containing order details.
• Payment Security:
All transactions are encrypted and processed through secure third-party payment processors. We do not store your payment information.
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Returns & Refunds Policy
At Geechee Beach, LLC and Sookuyaa, we take great care in crafting high-quality natural body care, skin care, and self-care products. Due to the nature of our products, we do not accept returns for health and safety reasons. However, we are committed to ensuring your satisfaction.
No Returns or Exchanges
• For hygiene and safety reasons, all sales of body care, skin care, and self-care products are final. We do not accept returns, exchanges, or refunds on opened or used items.
• Unopened, unused products may be eligible for a refund if the request is made within 7 days of delivery. The customer is responsible for return shipping costs.
Damaged or Defective Products
• If you receive a damaged, defective, or incorrect product, please notify us within 48 hours of delivery by emailing transform@sookuyaa.com. Include your order number, photos of the damaged product, and packaging.
• We will work with you to provide a replacement or refund as appropriate.
Order Cancellations
• Orders can only be canceled within 24 hours of purchase if they have not yet been shipped.
• Once an order has shipped, it cannot be canceled or modified.
Refund Processing
• Approved refunds will be processed back to the original payment method within 7–10 business days.
• Refunds are for the product cost only; shipping fees are non-refundable.
Contact Information
For any questions or concerns regarding payments, returns, or product issues, please contact us:
• Email: transform@sookuyaa.com
• Voicemail: 843-473-8066
• Address: Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
• Website: www.sookuyaa.com
By purchasing from Geechee Beach, LLC or Sookuyaa, you agree to this Payment and Returns Policy. We appreciate your understanding and support of our small business!
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Photo Release Authorization
I authorize the use and reproduction of any and all photographs, digital pictures, and any other visual or audio materials sent to the company and/or taken of me by this company, Sookuyaa and/or Geechee Beach, LLC, and its direct affiliates for promotional material, educational activities, exhibitions, or for any other use for the benefit of this company. I authorize the use and reproduction of any and all photographs, digital pictures, and any other visual or audio materials sent to the company and/or taken of me by this company, Sookuyaa, Geechee Beach, LLC, and its direct affiliates for promotional material, educational activities, exhibitions, or for any other use for the benefit of this website, social media, and/or educational platforms.
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Privacy Policy
Information and its use:
When purchasing our products and services, or simply signing up for our e-mail newsletter, you are required to enter personal details which may include:
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Your name
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Your age
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Your e-mail address
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Your postal address
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Your phone numbers
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Your debit or credit card details
We collect the information from you in order to:
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Provide complete access to our website
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Register as an authorized user on our website
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Inform you about all the latest products, services, and other information relevant to you. All information will be delivered by e-mail.
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Track your activity on our site. We may use this information in order to conduct our market research that will help us to deliver a customized service to our users. Our tracking activities do not have any impact on your surfing experience on our website and these activities are completely safe.
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Stop users from posting content that is inappropriate, offensive or objectionable.
You can choose not to provide certain information, but in so choosing you may not be able to take advantage of many of our features. We use the information that you provide for such purposes as responding to your requests, customizing future experiences for you, improving our operations, and communicating with you.
You can visit our website, read materials, and browse the website’s contents without giving us any personally identifiable information. In order to provide you with the most efficient and enhanced personalized service and attention, we collect certain information automatically.
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Visitors from Outside of the United States
Our website and the servers that make this website available worldwide are located in the United States. The Internet laws in the United States govern all matters relating to this website. Any information you provide in subscribing to our website or registering or ordering at our website will be transferred to the United States. By visiting our website and submitting information, you authorize this transfer, processing and use.
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GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATION
If you are in the European Union (EU), you have specific rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
If you choose to provide us with information, you may ask us at any time to delete the information, with which we will comply in a reasonably timely manner if we have not independently chosen to delete the same information prior to your request. In either case, you will be advised accordingly.
You may request a copy of any computer file compiling your information, to the extent we have collected it, and such file will be provided to you in a commercially reasonable period, if it has not been previously deleted, as noted above.
You may ask us not to process your data, or to share it with any entities that would do so. Please note, however, that there is no known sharing of any data by our company with third parties, and outside of the unlikely possibility of subpoena, other court order, or legally-compliant government investigation, no desire to do so.
If you have consented to the processing of your personal data, you may withdraw that consent at any time – though please note that processing that had occurred prior to such withdrawal would remain legal in retrospect.
The information that is asked from you is intended only to fulfill the requirements to form a contract, and no additional information gathering or processing will be required than must be for that purpose.
If you believe that our company has failed to adhere to your rights under the GDPR, you are entitled to file a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority.
Our company does not, to the extent that the term can be reasonably understood, engage in large-scale data collection or processing, and so does not have an appointed specialist Data Protection Officer or employ any representative physically located in the EU and designated as the point of contact for the EU government on these matters.
If you wish to have your information deleted, or transmitted to you in whatever form exists, simply e-mail transform@sookuyaa.com with your request.
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Your Rights under the CCPA
Under this Privacy Policy, and by law if You are a resident of California, you have the following rights:
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The right to notice. You must be properly notified which categories of Personal Data are being collected and the purposes for which the Personal Data is being used.
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The right to access / the right to request. The CCPA permits you to request and obtain from the Company information regarding the disclosure of your Personal Data that has been collected in the past 12 months by the Company or its subsidiaries to a third-party for the third party’s direct marketing purposes.
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The right to say no to the sale of Personal Data. You also have the right to ask the Company not to sell your Personal Data to third parties. You can submit such a request by visiting our “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” section or web page.
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The right to know about Your Personal Data. You have the right to request and obtain from the Company information regarding the disclosure of the following:
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The categories of Personal Data collected
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The sources from which the Personal Data was collected
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The business or commercial purpose for collecting or selling the Personal Data
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Categories of third parties with whom we share Personal Data
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The specific pieces of Personal Data we collected about you
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The right to delete Personal Data. You also have the right to request the deletion of your Personal Data that have been collected in the past 12 months.
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The right not to be discriminated against. You have the right not to be discriminated against for exercising any of your Consumer’s rights, including by:
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Denying goods or services to you
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Charging different prices or rates for goods or services, including the use of discounts or other benefits or imposing penalties
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Providing a different level or quality of goods or services to you
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Suggesting that You will receive a different price or rate for goods or services or a different level or quality of goods or services.
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Exercising Your CCPA Data Protection Rights
In order to exercise any of Your rights under the CCPA, and if you are a California resident, you can email us.
The Company will disclose and deliver the required information free of charge within 45 days of receiving your verifiable request. The time period to provide the required information may be extended once by an additional 45 days when reasonably necessary and with prior notice.
Do Not Sell My Personal Information
We do not sell personal information. However, the Service Providers we partner with (for example, our advertising partners) may use technology on the Service that “sells” personal information as defined by the CCPA law.
If you wish to opt out of the use of your personal information for interest-based advertising purposes and these potential sales as defined under CCPA law, you may do so by following the instructions below.
Please note that any opt out is specific to the browser you use. You may need to opt out on every browser that you use.
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How We Collect and Use Information
When you visit our website, the information from your website is automatically gathered by our servers from your browser. The information includes your IP address, browser specifications, Internet service provider you use, pages you visit, type of platform and the number of clicks. By doing this we analyze trends and brands, prevent fraud, gather demographic info and many more. We do not share the log files and they are safe.
Cookies - When you are visiting our site or using our Services we use “cookies” to track some information. Cookies are actually extremely small files that are placed on your computer. They allow us to keep track of the number of visitors and to recognize the repeat visitors from the new ones. Furthermore, cookies allow us to save user preferences and in the same time to keep the track of the current user trends. For us cookies are important and if your browser rejects all cookies you will not have a proper use of the website. Any user that rejects the use of cookies assumes all the responsibilities for any possible loss. The cookies are not linked to any Personally Identifiable Information (“PII”). What Types of Cookies does www.sookuyaa.com and www.geecheebeach.com use? We use first person, second person, session, flash and persistent cookies. When delivering special content such as video clips or animation, we may use Adobe Flash Player. These cookies, also known as local shared objects, are used to improve your browsing experience by remembering your preferences and settings. These cookies are managed by an interface different from your web browser and are stored on your device. You cannot manage flash cookies through your web browser the same way as other cookies. The time a cookie stays on your browsing device depends on if it is a “session” or “persistent” cookie. Persistent cookies are stored until they are deleted or expire. Session cookies are stored until you stop browsing.
Web Beacons. “Web beacons” are often used together with cookies to personalize the website for our users. They are also used to collect a small amount of information about our visitors. Web beacons, that are also called “clear gifs” or “pixel tags” are actually small graphic images that are transparent. Also, the use of Web beacons is sometimes through email in order of understanding the behavior of our Users. Web beacons are not linked to any PII.
Mobile Analytics. For better understanding of the functions of our mobile software we use mobile analytics. Mobile Analytics might keep track of some information. These include how often you use the application, all the events that happen within the using of the application, the amount of usage, data about the performance of the application and where was it downloaded from. We don’t link any info that we store through mobile analytics software to any PII.
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Contact Terms
Telephone: We may contact you personally if we feel there’s some issue regarding your membership or even answer your queries. We may even call you to get some feedback about the products we offer. We may also call you to get your permission to post your success story on our website.
Email: We reserve the rights to send emails to those who signed up on our website or posted any query. We will never spam you. If you are interested in not receiving any email from us, you can always unsubscribe us. All the emails are sent by our company and we don’t share your personal details with third party sites. You may unsubscribe to any of our online e-mail updates by following the unsubscribe instructions in the body of any e-mail message. We will take commercially reasonable steps to implement your opt-out requests promptly; but you may still receive promotional information from us for up to 21 days.
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Changes to Our Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify or adjust this privacy policy without prior notice. Should any of these changes generate an error or discrepancy, you, as the user, agree that the website and its company shall not be held liable for any damages caused by said issue. We recommend that you check the Privacy Policy when you visit our website to be sure that you are aware of and understand our current policy. If we make material changes to this policy, or in how we use or collect your personally identifiable information, we will prominently post such changes prior to implementing the change. We will not make any retroactive material changes in how we handle previously collected personal information unless you allow us to do so, or unless we are legally required to do so, and in such a case we will e-mail registered website visitors information on material changes to this Privacy Policy.
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Conditions of Use, Notices, and Revisions
If you choose to visit our website, your visit and any dispute over privacy is subject to this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use, including limitations on damages, resolution of disputes, and application of the law of the State of South Carolina. If you have any concern about privacy at our website, please contact us with a thorough description of that concern, and we will address it to the best of our ability. As our business changes, our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use may change also. We may e-mail periodic reminders of our notices and conditions, unless you have instructed us not to, but you should check our website frequently to see recent changes. Unless stated otherwise, our current Privacy Policy applies to all information that we have about you and your account.
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Disclosure of Your Information
Disclosure By Law. With this you agree that we can reveal any information you provide if it is required by law, or the third-party request. Also, if we believe that the revealing is in consideration to (1) according to law, any possible orders or requests from the law enforcement or any process that is legal; (2) the protection or defending of any third party’s or GEECHEE BEACH, LLC and DBA: SOOKUYAA’S property or rights; or (3) in case of protecting anyone’s safety, when any kind if violence is used against anyone including you.
Disclosure to Protect Abuse Victims. We have the right, but hold no obligation, to disclose
any information or content that you submitted to the Services if in our opinion, we have suspicions that such information in any case violates a third party in any form of abuse. Abuse includes the following: elder and child abuse, spousal abuse, any form of neglect or domestic violence. This information shall be revealed to authorities that are suitable with dealing with such problems. These authorities may include without limitation agencies for child protection, law enforcement agencies or even court officials. You agree and understand that we are allowed to make this kind of disclosure.
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Disclosure to Trusted Third Parties by Us
If we share your non-PII with any third party, be sure that your identity will not be revealed. Sometimes we may share your non-PII with your PII with service providers that may work with us. This is done to so they can perform functions instead of us. For example, a customer care agent may need access to your information but only to perform services for you. All of these service providers will treat your information as private and confidential. All companies working for and with us must comply with our privacy policies, and are not permitted to sell your information to third parties or to use it except as authorized by us and you, or as permitted or required by law.
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Disclosure to Trusted Third Parties at Your Request
We may provide you with promotions, advertisements, sweepstakes and third party offers when you purchase a subscription or while you are visiting our site. You can choose to accept any such offer and then you have two options. You can choose to give the information regarding the offer you accepted directly to the third party or, we will provide your and your billing information to the third party user by pre-populating the registration forms of the offer. Keep in mind that your information will only be revealed if you accept the offer, once this is done you can’t quit the offer. If you wish to know how your information is being used go to the third party provider’s own privacy policy, it is on the offer pages. These offers may, if chosen, be presented on any GEECHEE BEACH, LLC or DBA: SOOKUYAA website pages. Your information will be directly submitted to the third party. With this, you understand and agree that we shall not be held responsible or liable for any possible loss or violation of your information during your sharing information with the third party.
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Information Transferred As a Result of Sale of Business
While developing our business there might come to the buying or selling of assets and, your PII may be found as the transferred assets. In any case, if we are required to provide your PII as one of the assets, it will be transferred to the company that required it. If this happens, you shall be timely notified to any material changes regarding your PII.
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Use by Children
We are committed to protecting the safety and privacy of children who visit our website. We do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13 and have adopted techniques to ensure compliance with this Privacy Policy and the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 (“COPPA”). COPPA and its accompanying regulations under United States federal law protect the privacy of children using the Internet.
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Although our site may be used by children inadvertently, all information regarding those children is provided by users 18 and older or you, their parents, rather than through automatic collection from the children. Therefore, COPPA does not apply to information gathered by us. We encourage all parents to talk to their children about online safety and to monitor their children’s use of the Internet.
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Security
We incorporate standard industry practices internally and with our service providers, which we believe suits the degree of sensitivity of the information involved to maintain the security of your personal information and to avoid its disclosure except as described in this Privacy Policy. Although we have implemented systems and procedures to secure the data maintained by us, security during Internet transmissions can never be assured. Our policy is to limit access to personal data to those employees or agents with a specific need to access or retrieve this information. We store data on multiple service systems, in controlled environments. To maintain security, we conduct internal reviews of our security measures on a regular basis.
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Your rights
You have the full rights to update/modify your personal information attached to your account. You can send us an email to transform@sookuyaacom. You even hold the right to inform us not to use your information for any of our advertising or marketing purposes.
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Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or cancel your account if we notice any inappropriate behavior or breach to our terms or privacy policy.​
Contact
Any questions about these terms may be directed through email to the support team of this website at transform@sookuyaa.com or by sending a physical inquiry to publicly shared address for SOOKUYAA, GEECHEE BEACH, LLC.
843-473-8066