Privacy Policy
At sarahmaloy.com, we are deeply committed to safeguarding your privacy and protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and store your information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable data protection laws. By accessing or using the services of sarahmaloy.com, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Commitment to Privacy and Data Protection
At sarahmaloy.com, we recognize the importance of personal privacy and are dedicated to ensuring that your personal information is handled with the highest standards of privacy and security. We collect only the information necessary to provide and improve our services, and we are committed to maintaining transparency with our users regarding how their information is processed and protected.
2. Scope of Policy and Data Controller Role
This Privacy Policy applies to all users of sarahmaloy.com and related services. The website is operated and controlled by Sarah Maloy. For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, the data controller responsible for your personal information is:
Sarah Maloy
Contact Email: [email protected]
This policy covers information we collect from and about users through the website, email communications, and any other interactions you may have with sarahmaloy.com.
3. Categories of Data Processed
We process a range of personal data categories, which may include:
a. Usage Data
Information about how you use our website including browser type, IP address, date/time stamps, pages viewed, referring/exit pages, and site navigation patterns.
b. Account Data
Information provided when creating an account or submitting a form, including your full name, email address, postal address, telephone number, and login credentials.
c. Profile Data
Details such as your service preferences, interests, purchase history, and behavioral trends on sarahmaloy.com.
d. Communication Data
Correspondence data including support requests, messages, inquiries, or feedback submitted via forms, email, or direct communications.
e. Technical Data
Device type, operating system, browser version, time zone settings, and other system configuration details essential for the functioning of the website.
f. Transaction Data
Details of payments made, billing and delivery information, and order history relating to transactions on sarahmaloy.com.
g. Preference Data
Marketing consent indicators, subscription statuses, areas of interest, and product or content preferences that you have expressed.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We rely on various lawful bases under GDPR and equivalent provisions under CCPA to collect and use your personal information, including:
– Performance of a Contract: Processing necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations (e.g., to deliver services or process payments).
– Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights.
– Consent: Where you have explicitly consented to processing for a specific purpose (e.g., marketing subscriptions).
– Compliance with Legal Obligations: Where we are legally required to process certain data to comply with statutory or regulatory obligations.
5. Your Rights
Under applicable data protection regulations, you have the following rights related to your personal data:
– Right to Access: Obtain confirmation on whether your personal data is being processed and request a copy.
– Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
– Right to Erasure: Request the deletion of your data when it is no longer necessary or where you withdraw consent (subject to legal restrictions).
– Right to Restrict Processing: Request the limitation of how we process your data under certain circumstances.
– Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format and share it with another controller.
Requests related to these rights may be submitted to us at [email protected]. We may require authentication of identity before processing certain requests.
6. Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data, including:
– Industry-standard encryption for data storage and transfers
– Access controls and authentication protocols
– Routine data backups
– Employee training on data protection best practices
– Regular monitoring and audits of our systems
7. International Transfers
Where applicable, your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your jurisdiction. In such cases, we ensure that adequate safeguards are in place, including the use of Standard Contractual Clauses approved by regulatory authorities and ensuring the receiving entity provides similar levels of data protection.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:
– Usage Data: Retained for up to 24 months
– Account and Profile Data: Retained for the duration of your relationship with sarahmaloy.com and up to 7 years after account closure
– Transaction Data: Retained for at least 7 years in compliance with financial and tax regulations
– Communication Data: Retained for up to 3 years unless related to legal disputes
– Preference Data: Retained until consent is withdrawn or data becomes irrelevant
9. Cookies Policy
We use cookies and similar technologies on sarahmaloy.com to enhance user experience and analyze site traffic. Cookies may be categorized as:
– Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality (e.g., login sessions).
– Functional Cookies: Enable personalized features and settings.
– Analytics Cookies: Track website usage to improve performance.
– Performance Cookies: Aid in evaluating website speed and reliability.
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
Upon your first visit to sarahmaloy.com, you will be presented with a cookie banner requesting your consent in accordance with GDPR and CCPA. You can adjust your cookie preferences at any time from your browser settings or the cookie management panel on our website. You may also enable browser-based ‘Do Not Track’ signals.
11. Children’s Privacy
The services offered by sarahmaloy.com are not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from children under 13. If you believe we have unlawfully collected personal information from a child without proper parental consent, please contact us promptly at [email protected].
12. Policy Updates and Notifications
This Privacy Policy is reviewed periodically to reflect legal, regulatory, or operational changes. Any material modifications will be communicated via the website or, when appropriate, directly via email. Continued use of sarahmaloy.com after such changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the way in which your personal data is handled, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://sarahmaloy.com
We are committed to transparency and to addressing all privacy-related inquiries in a timely and respectful manner.
This Privacy Policy has been prepared in accordance with the GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant data protection laws to ensure that your privacy rights are honored. For any data protection concerns, please contact us using the details provided above.