Privacy Policy for martintingley.com

1. Introduction

At martintingley.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”), we are firmly committed to respecting your privacy and upholding the highest standards of data protection. We recognize the importance of safeguarding personal information and are dedicated to maintaining transparency, accountability, and control over how your data is collected, used, and shared. This Privacy Policy is designed to inform you about your rights and our obligations in accordance with prevailing data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

2. Scope of This Policy and Data Controller Role

This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data collected through our website, accessible at martintingley.com, and any related services, tools, or interactions you may have with us. For the purposes of data protection laws, martintingley.com acts as the “data controller” with respect to your personal data. As the data controller, we determine the purposes and means by which your personal information is processed.

3. Categories of Data We Process

We collect and process the following categories of personal data from website users and service recipients:

3.1 Usage Data
Includes information about how you use our website, such as:
– IP address
– Browser type and version
– Time zone setting
– Page interaction data
– Access times and referring URLs

3.2 Account Data
Collected when you create an account or engage with platform features, including:
– Full name
– Postal address
– Email address
– Telephone number

3.3 Profile Data
Information compiled through your activities on the site, including:
– Purchase history
– Communication preferences
– Behavior on the site
– Interests and preferences

3.4 Communication Data
Comprises records of our communications with you:
– Customer support inquiries
– Responses to surveys or feedback
– Contact form submissions

3.5 Technical Data
Collected through analytics tools and interaction with our website:
– Device type and model
– Operating system and software versions
– Browser plugins and settings
– Screen resolution and system language

3.6 Transaction Data
Includes data about payments and orders, such as:
– Billing and shipping information
– Partial or tokenized payment details
– Details of products or services purchased

3.7 Preference Data
Collected through consent forms and user settings:
– Marketing and newsletter opt-in status
– Types of content or services of interest
– Cookie preferences

4. Legal Bases for Processing

We will only process your personal information where there is a lawful basis to do so. These may include:

– Consent: Where you have given clear permission for us to process your data for a specific purpose, such as marketing or cookies.
– Contractual Necessity: Where processing is required to fulfill a contract, such as fulfilling a purchase or providing a requested service.
– Legal Obligation: Where we need to comply with a legal or regulatory obligation.
– Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests (or those of a third party), provided such interests are not overridden by your rights and interests—for example, improving our platform or ensuring network security.

5. Your Data Protection Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:

– Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
– Rectification: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Erasure: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal limitations.
– Restriction: Request restrictions on processing of your data.
– Portability: Request that we provide your data in a structured, commonly used format for transfer to another party.
– Objection: Object to our processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
– Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw your consent at any time, where we rely upon it to process your data.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

6. Security Measures

We implement a range of technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including but not limited to:

– Encryption of data during storage and transmission
– Regular system and software security updates
– Access controls and role-based data access
– Secure server environments
– Employee privacy training and policy adherence
– Routine monitoring and incident response protocols

7. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed or stored outside of your jurisdiction, including in countries that may not offer the same level of data protection. In such cases, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are put in place, such as the use of:

– Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
– Binding corporate rules
– Certification mechanisms

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data for only as long as is necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations. Specific retention periods include:

– Usage and Technical Data: up to 24 months
– Account Data: for the duration of your account, and up to 6 years post-termination
– Transaction Data: 7 years for accounting and audit compliance
– Communication Data: up to 3 years from last contact
– Preference Data: until consent is withdrawn or updated

9. Cookie Policy

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and functionality. Cookies fall into the following categories:

– Essential Cookies: Required for core website functionality, such as session management and access controls.
– Functional Cookies: Improve usability by remembering preferences, such as language or login details.
– Analytics and Performance Cookies: Collect aggregated data to understand site performance and usage trends, via tools like Google Analytics.
– Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.

10. Cookie Management and Compliance

Users can manage cookie consent through our cookie banner and settings tool provided on martintingley.com. In compliance with GDPR and CCPA, no non-essential cookies will be placed on your device without your prior consent.

California residents have the right to opt out of the sale of personal information and can manage their cookie preferences as part of this right. Cookies that involve sharing with third parties for cross-site tracking or advertising may fall under this category. To exercise this right or to opt-out, please use the dedicated cookie settings available on our website or contact us directly.

11. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected]. Upon verification, we will take steps to remove such information from our records.

12. Policy Updates and User Notifications

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and where material changes are made, we may notify you via email or a prominent notice on our website. Continued use of martintingley.com following publication of updates constitutes acceptance of those changes.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]

We are committed to complying with applicable privacy laws and ensuring you have confidence in how your personal data is handled. Please reach out with any questions about your privacy rights or our data practices.