Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
At The Hunt for Moby Dick (thehuntformobydick.com), we are committed to respecting and protecting the privacy and personal data of all users who interact with our website and services. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Our approach prioritizes transparency, data minimization, and responsible stewardship of your personal information.
2. Scope and Data Controller
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data collected through thehuntformobydick.com and associated digital platforms managed by us. The data controller for personal information collected through this website is:
The Hunt for Moby Dick
Email: [email protected]
As the data controller, we determine the purposes and means of processing your personal data. By using our website, you acknowledge that you understand the terms of this Policy.
3. Categories of Data We Process
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
a. Usage Data – Includes information such as your browser type and version, operating system, referral source, IP address, geographic location, pages visited, time and date of visit, and interactions with the site.
b. Account Data – Covers details you provide when creating an account or making a purchase, such as your name, physical address, email address, and phone number.
c. Profile Data – Consists of data related to your preferences, purchase history, account settings, behavior on our site, and responses to marketing or promotions.
d. Communication Data – Includes records of correspondence with us via email, contact forms, or customer support channels. This may include metadata such as date, time, and subject matter of your inquiries.
e. Technical Data – Encompasses device identifiers, session identifiers, browser plug-ins, network type, time zone settings, and configuration-related information for improved technical compatibility.
f. Transaction Data – Covers payment information (processed through third-party, PCI-compliant providers), order history, delivery addresses, and transaction timestamps.
g. Preference Data – Includes your choices regarding email subscriptions, marketing consent, and product or content interests.
4. Legal Bases for Processing Personal Data
We process your personal data on the following lawful bases:
– Consent: Where required, we rely on your freely given, informed, and unambiguous consent to process certain personal data.
– Contractual Necessity: Where we need to process personal data in order to establish or perform a contract with you.
– Legitimate Interests: Where we pursue our legitimate interests in a way that does not override your fundamental rights and freedoms, such as securing our digital services, enhancing your user experience, and providing customer support.
– Legal Obligation: Where processing is required to comply with a legal obligation under applicable laws or regulations.
5. Your Rights Under GDPR and CCPA
As a data subject or consumer, you have various rights regarding your personal data, subject to conditions and limitations provided by law. These include:
– Right of Access – You have the right to request access to your personal data and receive a copy of the information held about you.
– Right to Rectification – You may request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
– Right to Erasure – Under certain circumstances, you may request the deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”).
– Right to Restriction – You may ask us to restrict or suppress the processing of your personal data.
– Right to Data Portability – Where applicable, you may request the transfer of your data to another service provider in a structured, commonly used format.
– Right to Object – You may object to the processing of your data when that processing is based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
– Right to Non-Discrimination (CCPA) – You will not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your privacy rights.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
6. Security Measures
We implement robust administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Security measures include, but are not limited to:
– TLS encryption for data transmission
– Secure server protocols
– Access control and role-based user permissions
– Regular data backups and routine system audits
– Security and privacy training for all staff
7. International Data Transfers
Where we transfer your personal data outside of the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that such transfers are subject to appropriate safeguards under applicable law, including the use of Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or reliance on adequacy decisions. For transfers under the CCPA framework, we ensure that recipients uphold comparable levels of data protection.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including satisfying legal, regulatory, tax, accounting, and business requirements. Our data retention periods are as follows:
– Usage and Technical Data: Up to 12 months, for analytics and diagnostics.
– Account and Profile Data: Retained while the user maintains an account and up to 3 years thereafter.
– Communication Data: Up to 5 years for customer support history.
– Transaction Data: Retained minimally for 7 years in accordance with financial recordkeeping obligations.
– Preference and Marketing Data: Until the user withdraws consent or after 2 years of inactivity.
9. Cookie Policy
thehuntformobydick.com uses cookies to enhance your experience and collect certain information automatically. Our website uses various types of cookies, including:
– Essential Cookies: Required for basic functionality such as navigation and access to secure areas.
– Functional Cookies: Remember user settings and preferences for a customized experience.
– Analytics Cookies: Provide statistical insights on website usage to improve performance and content.
– Performance Cookies: Enable analysis of technical performance and error reporting.
Please see our Cookie Management section below for controlling cookie settings.
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
We provide a clear cookie banner and consent management platform that aligns with GDPR and CCPA requirements. You may manage your cookie preferences at any time via your browser settings or through the cookie settings interface available on our website. Users in the EU and California may opt-out of non-essential cookies and exercise their right to know or delete information collected through cookies.
11. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that personal data has been collected from a child without verified parental consent, it will be promptly deleted in accordance with applicable laws. If you believe we have collected data from a child in error, please notify us immediately at [email protected].
12. Policy Updates
We reserve the right to revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in applicable law or our data practices. Changes will be posted on thehuntformobydick.com, and, where required by law, we will seek your consent or provide notice via email or on the website if substantial changes occur.
13. Contact Us
For any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
The Hunt for Moby Dick
Email: [email protected]
We are committed to upholding your rights under applicable data privacy law and ensuring that your personal information remains secure and respected at all times.