Privacy Policy for nialynn.com
At nialynn.com, we value your privacy and are committed to safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of your data. We are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of transparency and compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), as amended.
1. Commitment to Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is critical to us. We are committed to protecting your personal data and ensuring that your information is collected and used lawfully, ethically, and transparently. This Policy is intended to inform you of your rights and our responsibilities when you interact with our website and services.
2. Scope of Policy and Data Controller Role
This Privacy Policy applies to all users of nialynn.com and to all personal data collected through our website, whether provided directly by you, collected automatically, or obtained through third parties. For purposes of the GDPR, the data controller responsible for your personal data is:
Nia Lynn
Email: [email protected]
3. Categories of Data Processed
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
a) Usage Data
Information on how you use our website, including IP address, browser type, language preferences, pages visited, time and duration of sessions, and referring URLs.
b) Account Data
Personal identifiers submitted when creating an account, including your full name, billing and shipping addresses, email address, and telephone number.
c) Profile Data
Details about your preferences, purchase history, wishlists, browsing behavior, and content interactions.
d) Communication Data
Information you provide when contacting us, including customer support correspondences, messages sent through contact forms, and chat history.
e) Technical Data
Data concerning your device and system configuration (e.g., device type, operating system, screen resolution, unique device identifiers, and system analytics).
f) Transaction Data
Payment details and delivery information (excluding full credit card numbers), including order history, billing status, and related financial data.
g) Preference Data
Your choices with respect to newsletter subscriptions, notifications, marketing preferences, and areas of product interest.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
– Consent: For sending marketing communications or processing optional data which you voluntarily provide.
– Contractual necessity: To fulfill orders and deliver services you request from us.
– Legal obligation: To comply with laws and regulatory requirements.
– Legitimate interests: For internal administration, fraud prevention, marketing analysis, and enhancing user experience, provided your fundamental rights do not override those interests.
5. Your Rights
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or California, or other data-protected jurisdictions, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
– Right of Access: Obtain confirmation on whether your data is being processed and receive a copy.
– Right to Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
– Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): Request deletion of your data under certain conditions.
– Right to Restriction: Limit processing where accuracy is contested or the processing is unlawful.
– Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format and transfer it to another controller.
– Right to Object: Object to certain types of processing, such as direct marketing, based on legitimate interests.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
6. Security Measures
We implement robust technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of your personal data, including:
– Encryption of data in transit and at rest.
– Access restriction protocols based on the principle of least privilege.
– Regular system backups and disaster recovery systems.
– Employee training programs regarding data handling and privacy compliance.
– Continuous monitoring of systems and regular vulnerability assessments.
7. International Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed outside your country of residence, including countries that may not have adequate data protection laws. In such cases, we only transfer data where appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission and other legally recognized mechanisms to ensure your data remains protected.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for no longer than necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, and in accordance with our legal obligations:
– Usage, Profile, and Technical Data: Up to 36 months after your last interaction with the site.
– Account and Transaction Data: As long as your account remains active and up to 7 years for accounting and tax obligations.
– Communication and Preference Data: Retained for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiries and for compliance with consent logs.
We securely delete or anonymize personal data upon expiration of these timeframes.
9. Cookie Policy
nialynn.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your website experience and optimize functionality.
The types of cookies used include:
– Essential Cookies: Required to operate core website functions (e.g., login, shopping cart).
– Functional Cookies: Enable website personalization and stored preferences.
– Analytics Cookies: Help us understand user activity and improve performance (e.g., Google Analytics).
– Performance Cookies: Allow us to analyze trends and user navigation to enhance usability.
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
You can manage or disable non-essential cookies through our cookie consent banner or your browser settings at any time. In jurisdictions governed by GDPR and CCPA, we ensure cookie banners provide clear, affirmative opt-in options and allow you to withdraw consent.
11. Protections for Children Under 13
nialynn.com is not directed to or intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or store data from children under this age. If we become aware that personal data has been collected from a child under 13 without verified parental consent, we will take appropriate steps to delete such information from our systems.
12. Policy Updates & User Notifications
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable data protection laws. Significant changes will be communicated through our website or via direct communication where appropriate. Continued use of the website after such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
13. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is processed, you may contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://nialynn.com
We are committed to full compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable data laws. Should you believe we are not properly handling your information, we encourage you to contact us immediately to address your concerns.
