Privacy Policy
At PowerTiny, accessible at powertiny.com, we place the highest priority on the protection of your personal data and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information. Our practices are designed to uphold the highest standards of data protection, adhering fully to the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable privacy laws.
1. Commitment to Privacy and Data Protection
PowerTiny is fully committed to maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and security of your personal data. By engaging with our website, services, and communications, you entrust us with your information, and we take that responsibility seriously. We collect only what we need, retain it only as long as necessary, and ensure your data is protected with robust security measures.
2. Scope of the Policy and Role of the Data Controller
This Privacy Policy applies to all users of powertiny.com and related digital services. PowerTiny acts as the Data Controller concerning the processing of your personal data, meaning we determine the purposes and means by which your data is collected and processed. Should you have any questions about this policy or your data, you may contact us at [email protected].
3. Categories of Personal Data Processed
We only collect the personal data necessary for the operation of our website and services, which may include:
a. Usage Data
Information automatically collected when you interact with powertiny.com, such as your browser type, IP address, device identifiers, time zone settings, session duration, and browsing activity patterns.
b. Account Data
Information provided during account creation or subscription, including your full name, email address, phone number, billing address, and other identifiers necessary to establish and manage your account.
c. Profile Data
Details about your preferences, purchase history, user behavior on the website, saved items, and personalization settings that enhance your user experience.
d. Communication Data
Records of communications made through customer service inquiries, email correspondences, support tickets, and follow-up messages, including metadata such as time stamps and system logs.
e. Technical Data
Information acquired from your device and environment, such as operating system, software versions, browser language, screen sizes, system settings, and diagnostic logs.
f. Transaction Data
Information relating to purchases and order processing, including payment details (limited to non-sensitive identifiers if PCI-compliant processors are used), shipping information, order history, and delivery tracking.
g. Preference Data
Marketing and communication preferences, interest in specific products or services, and consents provided regarding promotional materials and third-party messaging.
4. Legal Bases for Data Processing
We process your personal data only when permitted under applicable law, including:
– Consent: When you have given explicit permission for a specific purpose (e.g., marketing subscriptions).
– Performance of a Contract: To fulfill obligations under a contract, such as processing an order or providing customer support.
– Legal Obligation: Where processing is required by law (e.g., accounting, tax filings).
– Legitimate Interests: When it is necessary for our legitimate business operations (such as fraud prevention, analytics, site optimization), balanced against your fundamental rights and freedoms.
5. Your Rights
Under GDPR and CCPA, you are entitled to a range of rights in relation to your personal data:
– Right to Access: Obtain a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
– Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Right to Erasure: Ask us to delete your personal data under certain conditions.
– Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data in specific circumstances.
– Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format and transmit it to another provider.
– Right to Object: Object to specific uses of your data, including direct marketing.
– Right to Non-Discrimination (CCPA): Exercise your CCPA rights free from retaliation or discrimination.
You may exercise any of these rights by contacting us at [email protected].
6. Security Measures
We implement technical and organizational security measures to secure your personal data. These include:
– Data encryption in transit and at rest
– Role-based access controls
– Firewall and malware protections
– Regular security audits and risk assessments
– Staff training in data protection best practices
– Periodic reviews of our data infrastructure and policies
7. International Data Transfers
Your personal data may be transferred to, and maintained on, servers located outside of your jurisdiction, including countries that may not offer an equivalent level of data protection. Any such transfers are made in compliance with applicable laws using Standard Contractual Clauses, adequacy decisions by the European Commission, or other lawful mechanisms to ensure protection and security.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Specific retention periods include:
– Account and Profile Data: Retained for the life of the user account and deleted upon account closure.
– Transaction and Communication Data: Retained for up to 7 years for legal and administrative purposes.
– Usage and Technical Data: Retained for up to 18 months, primarily for analytics and security.
– Marketing and Preference Data: Retained until you withdraw consent or update your preferences.
9. Cookie Policy
powertiny.com uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience. Cookies we use are categorized as follows:
– Essential Cookies: Enable core functionalities such as secure login, order processing, and session integrity.
– Functional Cookies: Allow us to remember your preferences and deliver enhanced features.
– Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site through aggregated data collection.
– Performance Cookies: Monitor system performance and usability, guiding enhancements to the user experience.
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
You have control over which cookies are stored on your device. When first visiting powertiny.com, you will be presented with an option to manage cookie preferences, in accordance with GDPR and CCPA requirements. You may also adjust your browser settings to reject non-essential cookies. Withdrawing consent may impact functionality of certain site features.
11. Protection of Children’s Data
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian who believes that your child has provided personal information without your consent, please contact us immediately at [email protected] so that we may take appropriate steps to remove such data.
12. Policy Updates & User Notifications
This Privacy Policy may be revised periodically to reflect changes in legal obligations, business operations, or technologies. We will inform users of material updates by posting the revised version on powertiny.com and, where appropriate, via email or pop-up notifications. Continued use of this website implies your acknowledgement of and agreement to the revised policy.
13. Contact Us
For any questions, concerns, or requests concerning this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://powertiny.com
We are committed to upholding all applicable privacy laws. If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, please reach out so we may address your concerns in a respectful and lawful manner.