Privacy Policy
At FindBrandonCrisp.com, we are firmly committed to safeguarding the privacy and personal data of our visitors and users. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information, in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). We uphold a privacy-first approach in all activities related to data handling and ensure transparency regarding your rights and our obligations.
1. Introduction
We are dedicated to protecting the privacy of individuals who interact with our services. Through robust data governance and strict internal controls, we strive to ensure that all personal data collected via FindBrandonCrisp.com is handled ethically, legally, and securely.
2. Scope of Policy and Data Controller Role
This Privacy Policy applies to all users and visitors of FindBrandonCrisp.com. The entity responsible for the processing of your personal data (the “Data Controller”) is FindBrandonCrisp.com. Any reference to “we,” “our,” or “us” refers to the team operating FindBrandonCrisp.com. This policy governs all interactions users may have with our website, including all services, communications, forms, and content presented.
3. Categories of Personal Data We Process
We process a variety of personal data in connection with your use of our website, categorized as follows:
a. Usage Data
Includes information about how you use our website, such as browser type, IP address, pages visited, date and time stamps, referral URLs, and session statistics.
b. Account Data
If you create an account or submit a contact form, we may collect your name, email address, physical address, and phone number.
c. Profile Data
Covers your preferences, feedback, responses to surveys, interests, browsing history, and interaction patterns with our online content.
d. Communication Data
Includes records of communication between you and our support team, including emails, contact forms, feedback submissions, and chat transcripts if applicable.
e. Technical Data
Encompasses device identifiers, operating system, hardware model, browser settings, time zone, language settings, and system configurations.
f. Transaction Data
Includes payment information (handled via secure third parties), shipping details, and records of purchases or donations made via the website.
g. Preference Data
Comprises marketing and newsletter consents, opt-in choices, user interests, and advertising preferences.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following lawful grounds under the GDPR and CCPA:
– Consent: When you voluntarily provide information, such as subscribing to a mailing list or completing a contact form.
– Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our obligations to you if we enter into an agreement or provide digital services.
– Legitimate Interests: For the purpose of improving our platform, ensuring cybersecurity, fraud prevention, and understanding user preferences—provided such interests are not overridden by your rights.
– Legal Obligation: Where we are required by law to process certain data.
5. Your Rights
As a data subject under applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights:
– Right of Access: You may request a copy of your personal data held by us.
– Right to Rectification: You can ask that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
– Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your personal data where permissible by law.
– Right to Restriction: You have the right to request a halt on processing your data under specific conditions.
– Right to Data Portability: You can request that we provide your data in a structured, machine-readable format, or transfer it to another data controller.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
6. Security Measures
We implement comprehensive technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data, including:
– SSL encryption across all data transmission channels;
– Role-based access control and authentication mechanisms;
– Regular security audits and platform monitoring;
– Encrypted backups to mitigate data loss;
– Staff privacy training and breach response protocols.
7. International Data Transfers
Where personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or other regulated jurisdictions, we ensure such transfers are covered by approved safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses and equivalent protections as mandated by relevant data protection authorities.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected:
– Usage Data: up to 12 months for analytics.
– Account Data: retained as long as the user account is active, and up to 6 months after deletion.
– Communication Data: retained for 24 months for service and accountability.
– Transaction Data: retained for 7 years for tax and financial reporting.
– Marketing/Preference Data: retained until withdrawal of consent.
– Technical and Profile Data: retained up to 24 months for platform optimization.
We review retention periods regularly to ensure compliance with up-to-date legal and operational requirements.
9. Cookie Policy
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies fall into the following categories:
– Essential Cookies: Required for core site functionality (e.g., session management).
– Functional Cookies: Help remember user preferences and optimize performance.
– Analytics Cookies: Collect aggregate usage information (e.g., Google Analytics).
– Performance Cookies: Monitor system performance and aggregate metrics.
For more information, users can refer to our detailed Cookie Notice available on the site.
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
In accordance with GDPR and CCPA, users are provided with:
– Clear cookie consent upon first entry to the site;
– The ability to customize cookie settings via a preference center;
– The option to withdraw consent at any time;
– Granular control over third-party tracking technologies;
Most browsers also allow you to control cookie behavior through settings. If you decline non-essential cookies, some site features may not function properly.
11. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect, solicit, or process personal data relating to children under the age of 13. If we become aware that data has been collected from a child without appropriate parental consent, we will take immediate steps to delete it. Parents or guardians who believe we may have collected such data are encouraged to contact us directly.
12. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in legal or regulatory requirements or modifications to our business practices. Users are encouraged to review this page periodically. Where substantive changes are made, we will provide prominent notification, either via the website or direct communication.
13. Contacting Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.findbrandoncrisp.com
We strive to maintain full compliance with applicable privacy laws and are committed to addressing and resolving any privacy concerns quickly, transparently, and in accordance with your rights.