Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At derrickpeltz.com (the “Website”), your privacy is of paramount importance to us. We are fully committed to protecting and respecting your personal data in accordance with applicable data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant privacy laws. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data, and your rights in relation to that data.

2. Scope of Policy and Data Controller Role

This Privacy Policy applies to all users who access or use the Website or engage with our services. The data controller responsible for the processing of your personal data is Derrick Peltz, who can be contacted at [email protected]. By using the Website, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this policy.

3. Categories of Data Processed

The following categories of personal data may be collected and processed through derrickpeltz.com:

a. Usage Data
We collect information related to your access and usage of the Website, including browser type and version, IP address, Internet service provider, date and time of visit, pages visited, referring/exit URLs, and clickstream data.

b. Account Data
If you create an account or provide such information voluntarily, we may collect identifiers such as your full name, physical or mailing address, email address, and phone number.

c. Profile Data
We process your personal interests, preferences, purchase history, behaviors, and responses to surveys and questionnaires to better personalize your experience.

d. Communication Data
When you contact us, we may collect communications-related information including correspondence history, inquiries, and support-related requests.

e. Technical Data
Collected automatically, this includes device type, operating system, screen resolution, language settings, browser configuration, and other system-level information necessary for site functionality.

f. Transaction Data
If you complete a transaction on our Website, we collect data related to your payments including billing addresses, delivery information, transaction dates, and payment confirmation (note: we do not store payment card details—these are processed securely by third-party payment processors).

g. Preference Data
We also collect marketing preferences, such as whether you consented to receive newsletters or promotional communications and your indicated product or content interests.

4. Legal Bases for Processing Personal Data

The processing of your personal data is based on one or more of the following legal bases:

– Consent: We rely on your consent where required by law, especially for sending marketing communications or using non-essential cookies.
– Contractual Necessity: We process personal data necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations, such as service provision or transaction processing.
– Legal Obligation: In certain circumstances, we are required to process personal data to comply with statutory obligations.
– Legitimate Interests: We process your data to pursue our legitimate interests, such as maintaining Website functionality, improving user experience, detecting fraud, and network security, provided that such interests are not overridden by your privacy rights.

5. Your Rights

As a data subject, you are entitled to exercise the following rights regarding your personal data:

– Right of Access: Obtain confirmation as to whether your personal data is processed, and access to that data.
– Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
– Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data where there is no lawful basis for its continued processing.
– Right to Restriction: Limit processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.
– Right to Data Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and transmit it to another controller where technically feasible.
– Right to Object: Object to processing where we rely on legitimate interests or carry out direct marketing.
– Right to Withdraw Consent: You may revoke your consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

You may exercise any of the foregoing rights by contacting us at [email protected]. We will respond to valid requests within the timeframes established by applicable laws.

6. Security Measures

We implement robust technical and organizational measures to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your personal data. Such measures include but are not limited to:

– Strong encryption standards for data in transit and at rest
– Role-based access controls and authentication
– Routine security assessments
– Secure backups and disaster recovery protocols
– Personnel training and awareness programs

Although we take appropriate precautions, no data transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

7. International Transfers

Where personal data is transferred outside of the jurisdiction in which it was collected, we ensure an adequate level of protection in accordance with applicable laws. For transfers from the European Economic Area (EEA), we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission, and other lawful mechanisms where required.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by applicable law:

– Usage and Technical Data: up to 12 months unless needed for ongoing security monitoring.
– Account and Profile Data: retained while your account is active and for a period of 24 months thereafter.
– Transaction Data: retained for 7 years to comply with legal obligations.
– Communication Data: retained for up to 3 years after last user interaction.
– Preference Data: retained until consent is withdrawn or your profile is removed.

9. Cookie Policy

The Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. Cookies are small data files stored on your device, used to enhance functionality, improve user experience, and analyze traffic.

Types of cookies we use include:

– Essential Cookies: Required for Website operation, such as login functionality.
– Functional Cookies: Enable features like remembering your preferences.
– Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the Website.
– Performance Cookies: Improve site speed and user experience through anonymized metrics.

10. Cookie Management and Compliance

In compliance with the GDPR and CCPA, essential cookies are deployed automatically, but all non-essential cookies are subject to your prior consent. When visiting the Website for the first time, you are presented with a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject different categories of cookies. You can update or withdraw consent at any time through our cookie management interface or via your browser settings.

11. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect or process personal data from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that such data has been collected without verified parental consent, we will take immediate steps to delete it. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us at [email protected].

12. Policy Updates and User Notification

This Privacy Policy may be amended periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements, operational practices, or technology. Any material changes will be notified on this page or via direct communication where appropriate. Continued use of derrickpeltz.com after such changes shall signify your acknowledgment and consent to the updated terms.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you may contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://derrickpeltz.com

We remain firmly committed to ensuring your privacy rights are respected and your personal data is protected with the utmost care. For any privacy-related concerns, you are encouraged to reach out directly, and we will endeavor to assist you promptly.