PRIVACY POLICY

1. Introduction

At Scott P. Quinn (“we”, “us”, or “our”), accessible via scottpquinn.com (the “Website”), we are committed to safeguarding the privacy and personal data of our users. We recognize the critical importance of data privacy and undertake our responsibilities under applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), with the utmost seriousness. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you interact with our Website and related services.

2. Scope of this Policy and Role of Data Controller

This Privacy Policy applies to all personal information collected or processed through scottpquinn.com, including any related online services or communications. For the purposes of data protection laws, Scott P. Quinn acts as the “data controller,” meaning we determine the purposes and means of processing your personal data.

This Policy does not apply to third-party services or external websites linked from our Website, for which we bear no responsibility.

3. Categories of Data We Process

We process various types of personal information, depending on how you interact with us and the services you use. The categories include:

– Usage Data: Includes data about how you use our website, such as your IP address, browser type and version, pages visited, time zones, session duration, and referral sources.

– Account Data: Includes personal identifiers such as your full name, physical and/or billing address, email address, and telephone number when you create or manage an account with us or submit a form.

– Profile Data: Includes data collected about your preferences, purchase history, feedback, communication preferences, and browsing behavior while using the Website.

– Communication Data: Includes the content of communications you send to us via email or web forms, including support tickets or inquiries, and internal records of our response and engagement with you.

– Technical Data: Includes information about your device and system configuration such as device type, operating system, browser plug-ins, screen resolution, and other settings related to your use of the Website.

– Transaction Data: Includes payment-related information (such as card type and masked number), billing details, delivery addresses, and transaction history as necessary for purchases or fulfilling service obligations. Please note that we do not store full payment card information.

– Preference Data: Includes your marketing and communication preferences, as well as inferred or indicated interests in particular content, services, or products.

4. Legal Bases for Processing

We only process your personal data when lawfully permitted under applicable data protection laws. Legal bases include:

– Consent: Where you have explicitly granted us permission to process data, for example, by subscribing to marketing updates or accepting cookies.

– Contractual Necessity: When processing is necessary for performing or entering into a contract with you (e.g., for account management or service delivery).

– Legal Obligation: Where processing is required to comply with obligations under applicable law.

– Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary to further our legitimate interests (such as improving our Website, internal administration, fraud detection, or direct marketing), except where such interests are overridden by your fundamental rights and freedoms.

5. Your Rights

Under data protection laws such as GDPR and the CCPA, you may exercise the following rights, subject to verification and certain limitations:

– Right of Access: To request confirmation and a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

– Right to Rectify: To request corrections of inaccurate or incomplete data.

– Right to Erasure: To request the deletion of your personal data where there is no valid reason for us to retain it.

– Right to Restrict Processing: To request limitations on how we use your data.

– Right to Data Portability: To receive your data in a structured, commonly used machine-readable format and to transmit it to another controller, where feasible.

– Right to Object: To object to the processing of your personal data on grounds which relate to your particular situation, particularly in relation to automated decision-making or direct marketing.

California residents may also have the right to opt out of the “sale” of personal data as defined under CCPA, though Scott P. Quinn does not knowingly sell personal data.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: [email protected].

6. Security Measures

We implement and maintain robust technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data. These include:

– End-to-end encryption of data in transit (e.g., SSL/TLS protocols)
– Secure access control mechanisms to limit internal data access
– Routine system monitoring, vulnerability assessments, and security audits
– Regular data backups and disaster recovery procedures
– Employee privacy training and confidentiality agreements

While we strive to use industry-standard security practices, no online platform can guarantee complete security. Users are encouraged to use strong passwords and adopt standard cybersecurity practices.

7. International Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of your local jurisdiction, including countries which may not provide the same level of data protection as your home country. Where applicable, we ensure that such transfers are made in accordance with approved international data transfer mechanisms, including Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions recognized by the European Commission.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or to comply with legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations. The duration varies as follows:

– Usage and Technical Data: Typically stored for no more than 24 months.
– Account, Transaction, and Communication Data: Retained for up to 7 years to satisfy legal and financial obligations.
– Marketing and Preference Data: Retained for up to 3 years from the last interaction or consent date, unless you request deletion earlier.
– Cookie Data: Retention varies depending on cookie type (see Section 9).

Once retention periods expire, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

9. Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies on the Website to support various functions:

– Essential Cookies: Necessary for core website functionality, such as secure login or transaction processing.
– Functional Cookies: Enhance your experience by remembering preferences and allowing customization.
– Analytics Cookies: Collect aggregated data on site usage to improve performance and functionality. This includes services like Google Analytics.
– Performance Cookies: Monitor site performance and user interaction metrics.

These cookies may be set by us or third-party providers whose services we use.

10. Cookie Management and Compliance

On your first visit to scottpquinn.com, you are presented with a cookie consent notice allowing you to accept or customize cookie preferences in compliance with GDPR and CCPA requirements. You can adjust or withdraw your consent at any time by accessing the cookie settings panel available on the Website.

Most web browsers also allow you to manage cookies through settings—such as blocking all, some, or deleting stored cookies. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

To opt out of third-party analytics or advertising cookies, you can also use industry tools such as:

– Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) opt-out
– Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) opt-out tools
– EU-based users may use YourOnlineChoices.eu

California users can use the “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” link, where applicable, to exercise their rights under CCPA.

11. Protection of Children’s Data

We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from anyone under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information on our Website, please contact us at [email protected]. We will take appropriate steps to delete that information in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

12. Policy Updates

We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time, and such changes will be effective upon posting to our Website. Substantial changes will be communicated via usual contact methods or highlighted prominently on the Website. Continued use of scottpquinn.com after any changes constitutes your acknowledgment of the updated Policy.

13. Contact

For questions, concerns, or to exercise your privacy rights under this Policy, you may contact us via:

Email: [email protected]

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We are committed to upholding your privacy and data protection rights. If you have any concerns about how your personal information is handled, we encourage you to contact us.