Privacy Policy - Oldbones Reviews

1. Introduction

At OldBonesReviews.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your data in accordance with the applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant privacy regulations. We take a privacy-first approach to all our data practices and ensure that your personal information is handled transparently, lawfully, and fairly.

2. Scope of This Policy and Data Controller Role

This Privacy Policy applies to your interaction with the website located at OldBonesReviews.com (referred to herein as the “Site”). OldBonesReviews.com acts as the data controller for the purposes of applicable data protection laws. As the data controller, we determine the purposes and means of processing your personal data and are responsible for how your information is handled.

3. Categories of Data We Collect and Process

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data from you when you access or use the Site, sign up for an account, interact with us, or make use of our services:

– Usage Data: Includes information about how you use our Site, such as your IP address, browser type and version, time zone settings, pages viewed, session durations, navigation paths, and referring URLs. This also includes access logs and device interaction data.
– Account Data: Includes your name, address, email address, username, and phone number when you create an account or provide these details to us.
– Profile Data: Includes your preferences, interests, browsing behavior, purchase history, and feedback submitted through our Site.
– Communication Data: Includes content of your communications with us, such as messages sent via contact forms or support queries, and records of previous communications.
– Technical Data: Includes device identifiers, operating systems, browser versions, system configurations, and other technical diagnostic data.
– Transaction Data: Includes orders or purchases you have made, billing and shipping details, payment methods (excluding full unencrypted card numbers), and related delivery information.
– Preference Data: Includes your marketing preferences, newsletter subscriptions, communication preferences, and interests indicated through site interactions.

4. Legal Bases for Processing

We rely on one or more of the following legal bases when processing your personal data:

– Performance of a Contract: Where the processing is necessary to fulfill a contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into such a contract.
– Legitimate Interests: Where it is in our legitimate interests to process your data to operate and improve OldBonesReviews.com, including enhancing user experience, analyzing performance, and preventing fraud.
– Consent: Where you have provided explicit consent for specific uses of your personal data, including for marketing communications or cookies.
– Legal Obligation: Where processing is necessary to comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

5. Your Data Protection Rights

In accordance with applicable privacy laws, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:

– Right of Access: You may request access to the personal data we hold about you.
– Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
– Right to Erasure: You may request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention obligations.
– Right to Restrict Processing: You may restrict or object to certain types of processing under specific circumstances.
– Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit it to another controller.

To exercise any of your rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We may require identification to verify your request.

6. Security Measures

We implement robust technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal information, including:

– Encryption of data in transit via HTTPS
– Access controls and role-based permissions
– Regular system security reviews and updates
– Secure data storage and restricted server access
– Routine data backups and disaster recovery procedures
– Staff training on data protection and privacy awareness

While we utilize industry-standard practices, no method of electronic storage or transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. International Transfers

Wherever applicable, your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence, including to service providers and partners located in jurisdictions that may not have equivalent data protection laws. In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including the use of Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission and compliance with other regional regulations.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by legal, contractual, or regulatory obligations. Specifically:

– Usage and Technical Data are retained up to 24 months for analytics and website performance purposes;
– Account and Profile Data will be kept while your account remains active and for 6 years following termination to fulfill legal obligations;
– Transaction Data is retained for 7 years for tax, audit, and accounting compliance;
– Communication Data is stored for 3 years unless deletion is requested;
– Preference Data remains active until you withdraw your consent or change your settings.

Once the applicable retention period has lapsed, data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

9. Cookie Policy

OldBonesReviews.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and understand how you use the Site. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our Site.

Categories of cookies we use include:

– Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the operation of the Site and enable core functions like page navigation and access to secure areas.
– Functional Cookies: Enable the Site to remember your preferences such as login credentials or language settings.
– Analytics Cookies: Help us understand user interaction with our Site by collecting anonymous statistics and usage patterns using tools like Google Analytics.
– Performance Cookies: Optimize the Site’s speed and performance based on aggregated user interactions.

10. Cookie Management and Compliance

In accordance with the GDPR and CCPA, you have the right to manage your cookie settings. Upon your first visit to OldBonesReviews.com, we will present a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept, reject, or configure non-essential cookie preferences.

You can also manage your cookie choices at any time by adjusting your browser settings or visiting our Cookie Preferences page. Declining optional cookies may affect your user experience but will not prevent basic functionality of the Site.

For California residents: As defined under the CCPA, we do not sell your personal data. You may exercise your rights under the CCPA by emailing [email protected] with subject line “CCPA Request.”

11. Special Protections for Children

OldBonesReviews.com is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently processed data from a child under 13 without verified parental consent, we will take appropriate steps to delete that information from our systems.

12. Policy Updates and Notifications

We reserve the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. Any significant changes will be communicated through an updated version of the Policy posted on our Site. Continued use of the Site following modifications constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy, your personal data, or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Please include sufficient information for us to understand and respond to your inquiry effectively.

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OldBonesReviews.com complies with all applicable privacy regulations, including the GDPR and CCPA. We encourage users to reach out to us at any time regarding privacy matters, and we are committed to ensuring your personal data is handled responsibly and securely.