Privacy Policy for YasmineSumman.com
1. Introduction
At YasmineSumman.com, your privacy is of utmost importance to us. We are fully committed to safeguarding the personal information of our users and ensuring transparent, responsible treatment of data in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, process, and protect your personal data and ensures you understand your rights in relation to your personal information.
2. Scope of This Policy and Our Role
This Privacy Policy applies to all users of the website YasmineSumman.com and any associated services, communications, or transactions. For the purposes of applicable data protection legislation, the data controller responsible for your personal data is Yasmine Summan.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy or the handling of your data, you may contact us at: [email protected].
3. Categories of Data We Collect and Process
We only collect data necessary for the operation of our website, communication, service provision, and legitimate business activities. The categories of personal data we may collect and process include:
– Usage Data: Includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser types and versions, time zone settings, referral sources, and information about how users navigate and interact with YasmineSumman.com. This data helps us understand website performance and user engagement.
– Account Data: Information submitted when you create an account or register with us, such as your full name, email address, postal address, and telephone number.
– Profile Data: Includes your personal preferences, purchase history, user behavior on the website, and demographic interests.
– Communication Data: Includes records of communications you send to us, such as customer support queries, content submissions, and our responses.
– Technical Data: Device type, operating system, browser settings, system configuration details, and plugin usage that allow optimal website functionality.
– Transaction Data: Payment and billing details, delivery addresses, transaction history and order details collected through secure third-party service providers.
– Preference Data: Your marketing and communication preferences, your consent to promotional materials, site topic interests, and survey responses.
4. Legal Bases for Data Processing
We process your personal data in compliance with applicable laws under the following legal bases:
– Contractual Necessity: To fulfill a contractual relationship with you or take steps at your request before entering a contract (e.g., to deliver services or process orders).
– Legitimate Interests: Where necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided your rights do not override those interests – including web analytics, fraud prevention, or improving our services.
– Legal Obligations: Where processing is required for compliance with a legal or regulatory obligation, including tax and accounting purposes.
– Consent: When you provide explicit permission for specific uses, such as email newsletters, promotional content, or cookies beyond those essential to website functionality.
5. Your Data Protection Rights
Under GDPR and CCPA, you have specific rights regarding your personal data:
– Right to Access: You may request information about what personal data we have about you and how it is used.
– Right to Rectification: You may request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data we hold on you.
– Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): You may request deletion of your personal data when it is no longer necessary, or you withdraw consent.
– Right to Restriction: You may request we restrict processing of your data while a complaint or correction request is being reviewed.
– Right to Data Portability: You can request a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable copy of your data to transfer to another controller.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at: [email protected].
6. Security Measures
We employ stringent technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, misuse, disclosure, or loss. These include but are not limited to:
– Secure encryption protocols for data in transit and at rest.
– Access controls with authentication layers.
– Regular system updates and security patches.
– Periodic staff privacy training and confidentiality agreements.
– Routine data backups and strict incident response procedures.
7. International Data Transfers
When personal data is transferred outside of the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, we implement appropriate safeguards to ensure protection consistent with EU standards. Where applicable, we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission and other lawful mechanisms for cross-border transfers, such as adequacy decisions or binding corporate rules.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal obligations or regulatory compliance. Category-specific timeframes include:
– Usage and Technical Data: 12 months from collection for analytics and performance evaluation.
– Account and Profile Data: Retained as long as your account remains active plus an additional 24 months unless deletion is requested.
– Transaction and Communication Data: Retained for a minimum period of 6 years for compliance with tax and audit requirements.
– Marketing Preference Data: Retained until you withdraw consent or unsubscribe.
9. Cookie Policy
YasmineSumman.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve user experience and analyze website performance. Cookies placed on your device may include:
– Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality, such as login persistence and page navigation.
– Functional Cookies: Enable enhanced features like remembering user preferences or enabling multimedia.
– Analytics Cookies: Collect anonymous data to determine website performance, traffic sources, and visitor behaviors.
– Performance Cookies: Monitor load times, error reporting, and optimize site responsiveness.
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
Under GDPR and CCPA, we honor your right to control your cookie preferences. Upon your first visit, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner allowing acceptance, rejection, or customized settings.
You may modify your cookie settings at any time via your browser controls or through cookie management interfaces on the website. Certain functionalities may be affected by disabling cookies.
We do not sell personal data collected via cookies or share it beyond what is necessary for technical functionality or authorized processing.
11. Children’s Privacy
YasmineSumman.com is not directed toward, nor do we knowingly collect data from, individuals under the age of 13. If we become aware that personal data has been collected from a child under 13 without appropriate parental consent, we will take immediate steps to delete such data.
If you believe that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at: [email protected].
12. Updates to This Policy
We reserve the right to revise this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in legal requirements or our data practices. We encourage users to periodically review the policy to remain informed. Where relevant, we will notify you through appropriate mediums such as website banners, email communication, or in-account notifications.
13. Contact Us
For any inquiries, feedback, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data processing activities, you may contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
We are committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable privacy laws and protecting your fundamental rights. If you have any concerns regarding your personal data or how it is handled, please do not hesitate to reach out.