Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
At The Hunt for Moby Dick (thehuntformobydick.com), we are firmly committed to safeguarding the privacy and personal data of our users. We recognize the profound importance of data protection, and our practices are designed to ensure compliance with applicable privacy regulations including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and share personal data, and the rights you possess as a user of our website and services.
2. Scope of This Policy and Role of the Data Controller
This Privacy Policy applies to personal data collected through thehuntformobydick.com, including any associated digital services and communications. For the purposes of the GDPR and other applicable laws, The Hunt for Moby Dick is the data controller responsible for determining the purposes and means of processing your personal data. Individuals wishing to assert data subject rights or raise concerns about data handling should contact us via [email protected].
3. Categories of Personal Data Processed
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data depending on your use of our services:
– Usage Data: Includes information about how you use our website, such as your browser type, language preferences, operating system, IP address, referring URLs, time zone settings, and clickstream data.
– Account Data: Includes your name, physical address, email address, phone number, and login credentials if you create an account on our website.
– Profile Data: Contains data related to your preferences, purchase history, browsing behavior, saved items, and personalized content interactions.
– Communication Data: Encompasses records of customer support interactions, inquiries sent via contact forms, emails, or other direct communications between you and our team.
– Technical Data: Includes details about the devices you use to access our website, device identifiers, browser plugins, network settings, diagnostics, system configurations, and hardware information.
– Transaction Data: Captures data related to your purchases, including payment method details, billing records, shipping information, and transaction confirmations.
– Preference Data: Includes records of your marketing and communication preferences, opt-in/opt-out statuses, and expressed interests or consent regarding content categories or product types.
4. Legal Bases for Processing Personal Data
We process personal data based on the following legal grounds:
– Legitimate Interests: For website security, fraud prevention, service improvement, user analysis, and marketing communications (where permitted by law).
– Performance of a Contract: Where processing is necessary for the fulfillment of a contract with you, including order processing and service delivery.
– Consent: When you voluntarily provide information for marketing, personalization, or analytics purposes, and for cookies not strictly necessary. You reserve the right to withdraw consent at any time.
– Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable law, regulatory requirements, enforce agreements, and respond to lawful governmental requests.
5. Your Rights Under GDPR and CCPA
In accordance with GDPR and CCPA, you are entitled to exercise the following rights with respect to your personal data:
– Right of Access: You may request access to the personal data we hold about you and receive copies thereof.
– Right to Rectification: You have the right to correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
– Right to Erasure: Also known as the “right to be forgotten,” you can request deletion of your personal data under specific circumstances.
– Right to Restriction of Processing: You may request that we limit the ways we use your data.
– Right to Data Portability: You can request to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and transmit it to another controller.
– Right to Object: Where applicable, you may object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing or on grounds relating to your particular situation.
– Right Not to Be Subject to Automated Decision-Making: You are protected against decisions made solely through automated processing that significantly affect you.
To exercise any of the above rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We may require appropriate verification of your identity before fulfilling your request.
6. Security Measures
We employ a multi-layered approach to information security to preserve the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your personal data. These measures include, but are not limited to:
– Data encryption in transit and at rest
– Access controls and authentication procedures
– Regular data backups and disaster recovery planning
– Employee training in data privacy and protection
– Secure hosting environments and firewalls
While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, no system can be guaranteed 100% secure.
7. International Data Transfers
Your personal data may be transferred and processed outside the jurisdiction of your residence, including to countries that may not provide the same level of data protection. In such cases, we use appropriate safeguards, including standard contractual clauses and other mechanisms as approved under GDPR, to ensure that your personal data is adequately protected.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including for legal, accounting, or reporting obligations. Retention periods are determined based on the following categories:
– Usage and Technical Data: Up to 24 months for analytics and site improvement.
– Account and Profile Data: As long as the account is active and for no longer than 36 months after inactivity.
– Communication Data: Retained for 2 years following the last contact.
– Transaction Data: Retained for a minimum of 7 years in compliance with tax and financial laws.
– Preference Data: Retained until you update your marketing preferences or revoke consent.
After the applicable retention period, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
9. Cookie Policy
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to provide essential functionality, enhance user experiences, analyze website traffic, and support marketing strategies. The categories of cookies we use include:
– Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functions such as page navigation and secure login sessions.
– Functional Cookies: Enhance user experience by remembering preferences and personalization settings.
– Analytics Cookies: Allow us to understand visitor interactions, track usage patterns, and improve performance.
– Performance Cookies: Collect anonymous information regarding website performance under various usage scenarios.
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
Upon visiting thehuntformobydick.com, a cookie preference banner will enable you to accept, customize, or reject non-essential cookies in accordance with GDPR and CCPA standards. You can also manage cookie settings through your browser preferences. Opting out of certain cookies may affect the usability of certain features.
Under CCPA, California residents may further opt out of the sale or sharing of personal data by utilizing mechanisms presented on our website or contacting us directly.
11. Children’s Privacy
The services provided through thehuntformobydick.com are not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from children. If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child without appropriate parental consent, we will promptly delete such information. If you believe a child has submitted data through our site, please contact us immediately at [email protected].
12. Policy Updates
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect regulatory changes, technological advancements, or modifications to our practices. Any substantive updates will be prominently displayed on the website or communicated directly to affected users where required by law. Continued use of thehuntformobydick.com signifies acceptance of the current policy terms.
13. Contact
If you have questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
We are committed to ensuring full compliance with applicable data protection laws. We encourage users to reach out without hesitation to discuss any privacy-related inquiries or to exercise their rights.