Privacy Policy
At katyarmes.com, we are deeply committed to safeguarding your personal data and upholding your privacy rights. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in full compliance with applicable data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
1. Introduction
We value your trust and are dedicated to protecting your personal data with the highest standards of confidentiality, transparency, and security. This Privacy Policy explains our data processing practices and your rights with respect to how we handle personal data on our website, katyarmes.com.
2. Scope of Policy and Data Controller Role
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data collected through your use of katyarmes.com, including interactions such as browsing the site, creating an account, making a purchase, or contacting us. For the purposes of applicable data protection legislation, the data controller responsible for your personal data is Katy Armes, whom you may contact at [email protected].
3. Categories of Data Processed
We may process the following categories of personal data when you interact with katyarmes.com:
– Usage Data: This includes information about how you use our website, such as IP addresses, browser type, pages visited, session duration, and referring URLs.
– Account Data: When you create an account or place an order, we collect identifying information such as your full name, email address, billing and shipping addresses, and telephone number.
– Profile Data: We collect data related to your preferences, purchase history, feedback, and behavioral patterns on the website.
– Communication Data: This includes content of messages you send to us, including inquiries, support requests, and communication preferences.
– Technical Data: We collect information about your device and system configurations, including operating system, screen resolution, and language settings.
– Transaction Data: We process payment and transaction details including payment method, product purchases, delivery address, and order history, in collaboration with secure payment providers.
– Preference Data: Information regarding your marketing preferences and interest in specific products or content is collected to tailor our communications and offerings.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We process your personal data lawfully on the basis of the following legal grounds:
– Consent: Where you have explicitly given your consent, e.g., for receiving marketing communications or non-essential cookies.
– Contractual Necessity: When data processing is required for the performance of a contract with you, such as fulfilling an order or managing your account.
– Legal Obligation: Where processing is necessary for compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
– Legitimate Interests: For purposes such as improving our services, ensuring website security, and fraud prevention, provided that such interests are not overridden by your privacy rights.
5. Your Rights
Pursuant to applicable data protection laws, you may exercise the following rights:
– Right of Access: Obtain confirmation of whether we process your personal data and access to that data.
– Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
– Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data where legally permitted.
– Right to Restriction: Request temporary or permanent restriction of processing under certain conditions.
– Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format or request its transmission to another controller.
To exercise any of the above rights, please contact us at [email protected].
6. Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data, including:
– Data encryption in transit and at rest
– Role-based access control with audit logging
– Routine data backups and disaster recovery protocols
– Personnel training on data protection and confidentiality obligations
While we strive to protect your information, no system can guarantee complete security. You should also take appropriate steps to protect your information online.
7. International Transfers
In cases where your personal data is transferred outside of the European Economic Area (EEA) or other jurisdictions with equivalent data protection standards, we ensure an appropriate level of protection through the use of Standard Contractual Clauses or other legally recognized mechanisms as approved by regulatory authorities.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting obligations. General retention periods include:
– Account and Profile Data: For as long as the user maintains an account or engages with us, plus 6 years.
– Communication and Transaction Data: Retained for 7 years for compliance purposes.
– Usage and Technical Data: Typically stored for 24 months for analytics and security purposes.
– Marketing Preferences: Retained until unsubscribed or withdrawn.
9. Cookie Policy
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and collect analytics. Categories of cookies used include:
– Essential Cookies: Required for core site functionality, such as session management and authentication.
– Functional Cookies: Remember preferences and improve user experience.
– Analytics Cookies: Collect anonymized data to understand usage patterns and improve content.
– Performance Cookies: Help detect site problems and optimize performance.
You can learn more about the specific cookies used on katyarmes.com in our Cookie Settings interface available in the website footer.
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
We comply fully with GDPR and CCPA requirements regarding the use of cookies. Visitors from applicable jurisdictions are offered cookie consent options when visiting the site. You may manage cookie preferences at any time via your browser settings or through our Cookie Settings tool. You are entitled to opt-out of non-essential cookies and have the right to withdraw consent previously given.
11. Special Protections for Children
Our website and services are not directed toward individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children. If we become aware that personal data of a child under 13 has been inadvertently collected, we will take steps to promptly delete such information. Parents or guardians who believe their child has submitted personal information to us may contact us at [email protected].
12. Policy Updates & Notifications
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or operational procedures. Updates will be posted to this page, and where required by law or deemed appropriate, we will notify users through on-site notices or direct communication.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.
13. Contact
For any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact our team by email at:
We are committed to addressing your queries promptly and with the seriousness your privacy deserves.
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katyarmes.com is committed to full compliance with applicable privacy laws and frameworks including GDPR and CCPA. If you have any privacy-related concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected].