Privacy Policy for powertiny.com
1. Introduction
At powertiny.com, we are firmly committed to safeguarding the privacy and personal data of our users. We understand the importance of data protection in a modern digital environment and are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of privacy in compliance with applicable laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant privacy frameworks. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your personal information when you engage with our website, services, and communications.
2. Scope of Policy and Data Controller
This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors, users, and others who access or use services provided through powertiny.com. As the data controller, PowerTiny is responsible for the processing of personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. All inquiries regarding this policy or the handling of personal data may be directed to [email protected].
3. Categories of Data Processed
We collect and process several categories of personal data based on your interactions with our website and services. These include:
a. Usage Data
Information about how you interact with our website, including IP addresses, browser type, session duration, pages visited, and referring sources.
b. Account Data
Information you provide when setting up an account or subscribing to our services, including your name, email address, phone number, and postal address.
c. Profile Data
Data relating to your preferences, purchase history, account settings, and behavioral information relevant to your interactions with powertiny.com.
d. Communication Data
Records and content of your communications with us, such as contact form submissions, customer support inquiries, email correspondence, and service feedback.
e. Technical Data
Information about your device and system configuration, such as operating system type, device model, internet service provider, screen resolution, and language settings.
f. Transaction Data
Details related to payments, orders, billing information, and delivery addresses. Note: We do not store full payment card details; transactions are handled securely by third-party payment processors.
g. Preference Data
Marketing and communication preferences, such as your consent status for receiving our newsletters and interest in specific product categories.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We only process personal data when we have a legal basis to do so. These legal bases include:
– Your consent, where you have explicitly agreed to the processing;
– The performance of a contract, for example during purchases or subscriptions;
– Compliance with legal obligations, such as fulfilling tax or regulatory requirements;
– Our legitimate interest in operating, improving, and protecting our services, provided it does not override your rights.
5. Your Rights
Subject to applicable laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
– Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
– Rectification: You may request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Erasure: You may request the deletion of your data under certain circumstances.
– Restriction: You have the right to restrict the processing of your data in limited scenarios.
– Portability: You may request that we transmit your data to another data controller in a structured, machine-readable format.
To exercise any of these rights, please email us at [email protected].
6. Security Measures
We implement robust technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data. These include:
– Data encryption in transit and at rest;
– Role-based access controls and internal audit logs;
– Regular data backups and disaster recovery readiness;
– Employee training on data protection and cybersecurity best practices.
Despite our efforts, no online transmission or storage mechanism can be guaranteed as 100% secure. We encourage users to take steps on their own devices and services to enhance protection.
7. International Transfers
We may process or transfer personal data outside your country of residence, including to service providers and partners in countries that may not offer the same level of data protection. In such cases, we implement appropriate safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission, to ensure adequate protection of your data in accordance with GDPR and similar standards.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or to comply with legal, regulatory, or internal policy requirements. Typical retention periods are:
– Usage and technical data: up to 24 months;
– Account and profile data: retained while your account is active or for up to 6 years post-termination;
– Transaction data: retained for up to 7 years for tax and audit obligations;
– Communication and support records: retained for up to 3 years;
– Marketing preferences: until you withdraw consent or for up to 5 years after last engagement.
9. Cookie Policy
powertiny.com uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather analytics. We categorize these as:
– Essential Cookies: Required for core site functionality, such as security and navigation;
– Functional Cookies: Enable personalization and remembering user settings;
– Analytics Cookies: Help us understand user behavior and optimize user experience;
– Performance Cookies: Measure performance metrics such as page load times and system errors.
Cookies may be set by us or third-party providers acting on our behalf.
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
In alignment with GDPR and CCPA requirements, users are given transparent information about our use of cookies. On your first visit to powertiny.com, you are presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept or manage your cookie preferences. You can also disable non-essential cookies at any time through your browser settings or our cookie preference tool. We honor “Do Not Track” signals and similar browser-based privacy controls to the extent required by applicable laws.
11. Special Protections for Children
Our website and services are intended for a general audience and are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from individuals in this age group. If we become aware of such collection, we take immediate steps to delete the information. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided personal data to powertiny.com may contact us at [email protected].
12. Policy Updates and User Notifications
We may amend this Privacy Policy from time to time in response to changing legal, technological, or business developments. When we do, we will post the updated version on powertiny.com. Where appropriate or required by law, we will also notify you through direct communication or prominent announcements on our site. Continued use of powertiny.com following such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
13. Contact Information
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
We are fully committed to maintaining compliance with the GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable privacy laws. For any inquiries or concerns regarding your personal data or this policy, please contact us through the above email address.