Privacy Policy - Ian45carey

1. Introduction

At ian45carey.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”), your privacy and the protection of your personal data are of paramount importance. We are firmly committed to ensuring that the personal information you provide to us is handled with the highest standards of security and confidentiality, in strict compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), and all applicable data protection laws.

This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal data we collect, how we process it, your rights as a data subject, and the safeguards we implement to protect your information.

2. Scope of This Policy and Data Controller

This Privacy Policy applies to the use of our website located at ian45carey.com and any services offered through it. We act as the data controller in relation to the personal data processed under this Privacy Policy. As a data controller, we determine the purposes and means by which your personal data is collected, used, and disclosed.

This policy applies to visitors, registered users, customers, and anyone interacting with ian45carey.com. If you have any concerns or questions in relation to our processing of personal data, please contact us at [email protected].

3. Categories of Data We Process

We collect and process the following categories of personal data:

a) Usage Data

We collect information about your interactions with our website, including your browser type, IP address, time zone setting, pages visited, referring/exit URLs, and session duration. This helps us monitor traffic and improve website functionality.

b) Account Data

When you create an account or submit personal details through forms on ian45carey.com, we may collect your name, address, email address, and telephone number to provide access to services and manage your account.

c) Profile Data

Information such as your preferences, past purchases, browsing behavior, and interests may be collected to tailor user experience, provide personalized recommendations, and enhance our offerings.

d) Communication Data

We store records of your interactions with us, including inquiries, support requests, and customer service correspondence submitted through our contact forms or via email.

e) Technical Data

We may collect information about the device and systems you use to access our services, including device model, operating system, browser configuration, and mobile network information.

f) Transaction Data

If you make purchases through ian45carey.com, we collect data necessary to fulfill transactions, such as billing details, shipping address, order history, and partial payment information (excluding full credit card numbers, which are processed by secure third-party providers).

g) Preference Data

We process data about your marketing preferences and product interests based on your consent and usage patterns to help customize our communications and offerings.

4. Legal Bases for Processing

We process your personal data under one or more of the following legal grounds:

– Consent: Where you have given explicit consent for us to process your data for specific purposes.
– Contractual Necessity: Where processing is necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations to you.
– Legal Obligation: Where processing is required for compliance with a legal obligation.
– Legitimate Interest: Where processing is reasonably necessary for our legitimate interests and does not override your fundamental rights or freedoms, such as improving website performance and conducting analytics.

5. Your Rights Under Data Protection Laws

You have several rights in relation to your personal data, which may vary depending on your jurisdiction:

– Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
– Right to Rectification: Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data where no longer necessary or for withdrawal of consent.
– Right to Restriction: Request limitation of processing in certain circumstances.
– Right to Portability: Request that your data be provided in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and transferred to another controller where feasible.
– Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
– Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

To exercise any of your rights, please contact us at [email protected].

6. Security Measures

We implement robust administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data, including but not limited to:

– End-to-end encryption of data transmission
– Authentication and access controls for internal users
– Routine system and application audits
– Secure server hosting with firewalls and intrusion detection
– Regular back-ups and disaster recovery planning
– Employee training on data privacy and security best practices

While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, no transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

7. International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or your jurisdiction. Where we transfer data internationally, we ensure such transfers are subject to appropriate safeguards, including standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission, or transfers to countries with adequacy findings under applicable data protection laws.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes stated in this Policy, or as required to comply with legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations. Specific retention periods include:

– Usage and Technical Data: Up to 24 months
– Account Data: Retained while account is active, plus 6 years thereafter
– Communication Data: 3 years from last interaction
– Transaction Data: 7 years for tax and accounting purposes
– Preference Data: Reviewed annually for relevance and refreshed upon receiving new consent

Upon expiration of the relevant retention period, personal data is securely deleted or anonymized.

9. Cookie Policy

ian45carey.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience. Cookies we use include:

– Essential Cookies: Required for the basic functioning of the website (e.g., session management, authentication)
– Functional Cookies: Enhance usability by remembering preferences and settings
– Analytics Cookies: Collect aggregated data to help us understand website traffic and user interactions
– Performance Cookies: Monitor site efficiency and usage patterns to improve service delivery

10. Cookie Management and Regulatory Compliance

We provide users with granular control over non-essential cookies via our Cookie Consent Banner. You may withdraw your consent or change preferences at any time via browser settings or our cookie management tool. Our cookie practices are fully aligned with the GDPR and CCPA, and users from California can opt out of data “sale” or “sharing” as legally defined.

11. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information to us, please contact us immediately at [email protected], and we will take steps to delete such data without delay.

12. Policy Updates and Notifications

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our processing activities, legal requirements, or business practices. We encourage users to review this policy regularly. Where substantive changes are made, users may be notified through the website or via email, where appropriate.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, requests, or concerns regarding our privacy practices or this Privacy Policy, you may contact us as follows:

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://ian45carey.com

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We are committed to full compliance with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR and CCPA. For privacy-related concerns or to exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected].