Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
At freshedgereads.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”), we are firmly committed to safeguarding your privacy and protecting your personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you access and interact with our website, services, and features.
2. Scope of this Policy and the Role of the Data Controller
This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors, users, and others who access the website freshedgereads.com or interact with our services. For the purposes of applicable privacy laws, freshedgereads.com is the data controller responsible for your personal data. This means we determine the purposes and means of processing your personal data.
If you have questions about how we process your personal data, please contact us at [email protected].
3. Categories of Data We Process
We collect and process various categories of personal data for the purposes described in this Policy:
a. Usage Data: This includes information about how you use our website, including your browser type and version, IP address (anonymized where required), time zone setting, referring pages, length of visit, and interaction data.
b. Account Data: Information you provide during account creation or registration, such as your full name, email address, mailing address, and telephone number.
c. Profile Data: Data relating to your preferences, shopping behaviors, reading habits, purchase history, and interests linked to your account.
d. Communication Data: Includes your correspondence with us, including inquiries, support requests, and feedback submitted via email or contact forms.
e. Technical Data: Information about the devices you use to access our site, such as hardware model, operating system, browser information, and system configuration data.
f. Transaction Data: Details of products or services you have purchased from us, payment information, shipping addresses, and billing details.
g. Preference Data: Includes your consent to receive marketing communications, product or content preferences, and opt-in/out statuses.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We process your personal data only when there is a lawful basis under the GDPR and CCPA. These include:
– Consent: Where you have given clear and informed consent to the processing of your personal data for specific purposes (e.g., newsletters or marketing).
– Contract: Processing necessary for the performance of a contract or to take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract (e.g., fulfilling an order).
– Legal Obligation: Where we are legally required to process your data (e.g., for tax or regulatory compliance).
– Legitimate Interests: Processing based on our legitimate interests, provided such interests are not overridden by your fundamental rights or freedoms (e.g., improving our services, fraud prevention).
5. Your Rights
In accordance with GDPR and CCPA, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
– Right of Access: Request access to your personal data and obtain a copy.
– Right to Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Right to Erasure (“Right to Be Forgotten”): Request deletion of your personal data where legally permissible.
– Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit the way we use your data under certain conditions.
– Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format and request transmission to another controller.
To exercise any of the above rights, contact us at [email protected]. We may request verification of your identity prior to fulfilling your request.
6. Security Measures
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These include, but are not limited to:
– Secure data transmission via HTTPS and encryption for sensitive transactions
– Role-based access controls and authentication measures
– Routine data backups and disaster recovery protocols
– Staff training on data protection and confidentiality obligations
Despite our efforts, no method of transmission or storage is entirely secure. We encourage users to take precautions to protect their own information online.
7. International Transfers
Where personal data is transferred outside of your resident jurisdiction, including to countries that may not have the same level of data protection, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place. This includes reliance on Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission and adherence to relevant data residency principles where required by law.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data for only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for contractual, legal, and regulatory obligations. Specific retention periods include:
– Account and Profile Data: Retained for the duration of the account plus 12 months after closure.
– Transaction and Payment Data: Retained for 7 years to comply with legal reporting obligations.
– Communication Data: Retained for up to 24 months following the final communication.
– Usage and Technical Data: Retained for up to 12 months for website analytics and performance optimization.
– Preference Data: Retained until a revocation of consent is received.
9. Cookie Policy
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and ensure proper website functionality. Cookies used on freshedgereads.com fall into the following categories:
– Essential Cookies: Required for core site functionalities and user security.
– Functional Cookies: Enable site personalization and retain user preferences.
– Performance & Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors engage with the site, using tools like Google Analytics.
– Marketing Cookies: Track browsing behavior to deliver targeted advertisements or content relevant to you.
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
Upon your first visit to freshedgereads.com, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You have the option to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You may also manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie management tool available on the website.
We honor Do Not Track (DNT) signals as well as other legally required consumer rights in applicable jurisdictions, including opt-out tools for California residents under the CCPA.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 13 years of age. If we become aware that such data has been collected, we will take appropriate steps to delete it. Parents or legal guardians with concerns are encouraged to contact us at [email protected].
12. Policy Updates
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at our discretion and at any time. We will notify users of significant changes through visible notices on our website or by contacting you directly, where appropriate. Continued use of freshedgereads.com constitutes your acceptance of any amendments to this Policy.
13. Contact Us
Your privacy is important to us. If you have any questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your legal rights regarding your personal data, you may reach us at:
Email: [email protected]
This Privacy Policy reflects our dedication to protecting your data and ensuring transparency in how we handle personal information. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any privacy-related questions or concerns.