Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 8/29/2025 Last Updated: 9/14/25
[Your Company Name] (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your personal information when you use our website [yourdomain.com] (the “Site”). It is designed to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), where applicable.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
- Identifiers: Name, email address, phone number, IP address.
- Commercial Information: Records of services purchased or considered.
- Internet/Usage Data: Browser type, device information, referral source, pages viewed, time spent.
- Cookies/Tracking Data: Information collected through cookies, pixels, or similar technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We process your information for purposes including:
- Providing and improving our services.
- Processing transactions and delivering requested services.
- Personalizing your experience on the Site.
- Sending marketing communications (with your consent where required).
- Protecting against fraud, unauthorized transactions, and security threats.
- Complying with legal obligations.
Legal bases under GDPR:
- Performance of a contract.
- Compliance with legal obligations.
- Legitimate interests (e.g., improving services, marketing).
- Consent (for certain processing, such as cookies or email marketing).
3. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with:
- Service Providers who assist with hosting, analytics, payments, and customer support.
- Legal Authorities when required to comply with the law.
- Business Transfers if we undergo a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
We do not sell your personal information. Under CCPA, “sale” includes certain sharing for advertising; we do not engage in such practices.
4. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies for functionality, analytics, and advertising.
- You can control cookies through your browser settings.
- In jurisdictions where required, we will request your consent before placing cookies.
5. Your Privacy Rights
GDPR Rights (EU/EEA Residents)
You have the right to:
- Access and receive a copy of your personal data.
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
- Restrict or object to processing.
- Withdraw consent at any time.
- Data portability (receive your data in a usable format).
CCPA Rights (California Residents)
You have the right to:
- Know what personal data we collect, use, and share.
- Request deletion of your personal data.
- Opt-out of data sharing for targeted advertising.
- Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.
To exercise your rights, contact us at [Insert Contact Email]. We may verify your identity before processing your request.
6. Data Security and Retention
We implement reasonable safeguards to protect your information. We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, or as required by law.
7. International Data Transfers
If you are located in the EU/EEA, your information may be transferred outside the region. We ensure adequate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under 13 (or under 16 where GDPR applies). We do not knowingly collect data from children.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:
HS Tech LLC