Privacy Policy for ShreyasTalpade.com
1. Introduction
At ShreyasTalpade.com (“Website”), we are committed to safeguarding the privacy and personal data of our users in accordance with the highest standards of data protection, including the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (“CCPA”), as amended. Your trust is important to us, and we strive to ensure transparency, fairness, and accountability in the way we collect and use your information.
2. Scope of this Policy and Role of Data Controller
This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the services provided via ShreyasTalpade.com. For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, ShreyasTalpade.com is the data controller responsible for the processing of your personal information. If you have any inquiries, you may contact us at [email protected].
3. Categories of Personal Data We Process
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
a. Usage Data
Includes data automatically collected when you use the Website, such as IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, pages viewed, unique device identifiers, and other diagnostic data related to session activities.
b. Account Data
Information you provide when you register or open an account on our Website, including your full name, address, email address, telephone number, and login credentials.
c. Profile Data
Details such as your preferences, historical purchases, behavior on our Website, and personal interests relevant to our products or services.
d. Communication Data
Records of communications with us, including customer support interactions, queries, feedback, and any other communications sent via forms or direct email.
e. Technical Data
Information about your device and hardware, system configurations, OS version, mobile network data, and application usage details.
f. Transaction Data
Includes payment details (processed via secure third-party providers), order history, delivery addresses, and invoice information.
g. Preference Data
Marketing and communication preferences, consents for direct marketing, and information derived from participation in promotions or surveys.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We use your personal data only when lawful bases under data protection legislation permit us to do so, which may include:
– Consent: You have given explicit permission for us to process your personal data for specific purposes.
– Contractual Necessity: Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you.
– Legal Obligation: Where processing is necessary for compliance with legal obligations.
– Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests or those of a third party, provided that your fundamental rights and freedoms do not override those interests. This may include improving our services, user experience analysis, and fraud prevention.
5. Your Rights
Under the GDPR and CCPA (if applicable to you), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
– Right of Access: Request information about the personal data we hold about you.
– Right to Rectification: Request correction of incorrect, incomplete, or outdated data.
– Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data, also known as “right to be forgotten.”
– Right to Restrict Processing: Request temporary suspension of data processing.
– Right to Data Portability: Request personal data in a machine-readable format or transferred to another provider.
– Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
– Right to Not Be Subject to Automated Decision-Making: Exclude yourself from decisions based solely on automated processing.
You may exercise these rights by contacting us at [email protected].
6. Security Measures
We take the security of your data seriously and implement technical and organizational measures including encryption of data while in transit and at rest, multi-layered access controls, employee training on privacy regulations, regular security assessments, internal role-based access policies, and secure backup procedures to prevent unauthorized access or data breaches.
7. International Transfers
If your personal data is transferred to, stored, or processed in a country outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or your jurisdiction, we ensure adequate safeguards are in place in accordance with GDPR, including the use of Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission and adherence to regional data protection regulations where applicable.
8. Data Retention
We shall retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Retention periods per category are as follows:
– Usage and Technical Data: up to 12 months.
– Account and Profile Data: retained during account lifecycle and deleted 12 months post-termination.
– Transaction and Communication Data: retained for up to 6 years for legal compliance and support references.
– Preference Data: retained until consent is withdrawn or after 24 months of inactivity.
9. Cookie Policy
Our Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze usage patterns. Categories of cookies used include:
– Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality and security.
– Functional Cookies: Remember user settings and preferences.
– Analytics Cookies: Help us understand user behavior through aggregated data.
– Performance Cookies: Track application performance and usability.
These tools do not collect personally identifiable information unless explicitly provided.
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
When you visit ShreyasTalpade.com, you will be presented with a consent mechanism for cookie preferences. You retain the right to enable, disable, or modify cookie settings via your browser or our dedicated cookie preference center. We comply with GDPR requirements for consent and offer Do Not Sell My Personal Information links, as required under CCPA, where applicable.
11. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from anyone under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us at [email protected]. We will take immediate steps to delete such information.
12. Policy Updates
We reserve the right to amend or update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the law, technologies, or our practices. Where material changes occur, we will notify users in a prominent manner through the Website and/or by direct communication, where applicable.
13. Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the use of your personal data, please reach out to:
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address: Please request via email if required for formal correspondence.
We are committed to maintaining your trust, complying fully with all applicable data protection laws, and addressing any privacy concerns you may have. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further clarification or assistance regarding your personal data.