Privacy Policy
DennisParlante.com (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy, and to ensuring the safety and integrity of your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of data we collect, how and why we use it, and your rights according to applicable data protection laws including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
1. Our Commitment to Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is of paramount importance to us. We process your personal data lawfully, fairly, and transparently. We implement industry best practices to ensure all personal information collected through DennisParlante.com is secure and treated with care and respect.
2. Scope of this Policy and the Data Controller Role
This Privacy Policy applies to all users and visitors of DennisParlante.com. We act as the Data Controller under GDPR definitions, meaning we determine the purposes and methods for processing your personal data. If you have questions about this policy or how we handle your data, you may contact us at [email protected].
3. Categories of Data We Process
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
a. Usage Data
Information automatically collected when you visit the website, including your browser type, Internet Protocol (IP) address, access times, pages viewed, referring URLs, and other diagnostic data.
b. Account Data
Information you provide when creating an account, such as your full name, billing and shipping address, email address, and telephone number.
c. Profile Data
Details pertaining to your user interaction with our platform, including your purchase history, preferences, saved items, and behavioral patterns on the site.
d. Communication Data
Records of interactions between you and us, including emails, support tickets, chat transcripts, and your response to surveys or forms.
e. Technical Data
Device and system details such as operating system, device identifiers, screen size, browser plugins, and language settings.
f. Transaction Data
Details of purchases or transactions, including payment method (masked), delivery information, and transaction status.
g. Preference Data
Information regarding your marketing consents, communication preferences, and areas of product interest.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We only process your personal data when we have a valid legal basis, such as:
– Performance of a Contract: To fulfill obligations arising from any contracts you enter into with us, including order fulfillment and customer service.
– Legitimate Interests: To improve user experience, prevent fraud, ensure platform security, and conduct research and analysis.
– Consent: When you provide explicit consent for direct marketing, non-essential cookies, or the setup of a user profile.
– Legal Obligation: When necessary to comply with applicable laws, lawful requests, and legal process.
5. Your Rights
You have the following legal rights regarding your personal data, subject to limitations and exceptions under applicable laws:
– Right to Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
– Right to Rectification: You may correct incomplete or inaccurate information.
– Right to Erasure: Under certain circumstances, you may request deletion of your personal data.
– Right to Restrict Processing: You may request restricted use of your personal data under certain conditions.
– Right to Data Portability: You may request to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, or for it to be transmitted to another controller.
– Right to Object: You have the right to object to processing of your data in cases involving legitimate interests or direct marketing.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
6. Security Measures
We implement rigorous security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse, including:
– End-to-end encryption during data transmission
– Access control systems to ensure only authorized personnel access sensitive information
– Regular data backups with secure storage
– Ongoing privacy training for staff and contractors
7. International Transfers
We strive to store and process your data within your geographic region whenever possible. When transferring personal data to countries outside the European Economic Area or other jurisdictions, we rely on legally approved data transfer mechanisms such as Standard Contractual Clauses issued by the European Commission or other appropriate safeguards.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including:
– Usage and Technical Data: 24 months from collection
– Account and Profile Data: For the duration of your account and up to 12 months after deactivation
– Transaction Data: 7 years to comply with financial and accounting obligations
– Communication Data: 36 months
– Preference Data: Until consent is withdrawn or 24 months, whichever comes first
When no longer required, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized.
9. Cookie Policy
Cookies are small files stored on your device to collect data about your activity. We utilize the following categories of cookies:
– Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality (e.g., login, transaction functions)
– Functional Cookies: Remember preferences and settings
– Analytical Cookies: Measure performance, traffic sources, and visitor behavior (e.g., using Google Analytics or similar)
– Performance Cookies: Improve user experience by monitoring system load and behavior
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
Upon your first visit, we display a cookie banner seeking your explicit consent where required under GDPR or CCPA. You can manage your cookie preferences anytime via your browser settings or cookie preference center on DennisParlante.com. Opting out of certain cookies may affect site functionality.
11. Special Protections for Children
DennisParlante.com is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect or process personal data from minors under that age. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately at [email protected].
12. Updates to this Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy to remain compliant with changes in legal requirements or business practices. Significant changes will be communicated via the website or to your registered email address, as appropriate.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data processing practices, please contact:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.dennisparlante.com
We are committed to full compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable data protection laws. If you have any privacy-related concerns, please reach out to us for assistance.