Privacy Policy for thebirdmanrallies.com
1. Introduction
At thebirdmanrallies.com, we are committed to safeguarding the privacy and personal data of our users. We recognize the importance of data protection and strive to maintain the highest standards of compliance with applicable data privacy regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit or interact with our website. Our approach is grounded in transparency, accountability, and a firm commitment to privacy-first principles.
2. Scope and Data Controller
This Privacy Policy applies to all users of thebirdmanrallies.com and governs the processing of personal data collected through the website and our associated services. The data controller responsible for your personal data under applicable data protection laws is The Birdman Rallies, and inquiries may be directed to [email protected].
Where applicable, the term “you” refers to individual visitors, subscribers, customers, and registered users of thebirdmanrallies.com. This policy covers both automated and manual means of data collection.
3. Categories of Data Processed
We may collect, use, store, and transfer the following categories of personal data:
a) Usage Data:
Includes information about how you use our website such as your IP address, browser type and version, geographic location, referral source, length of visit, pages viewed, and navigation paths. This data is collected via cookies and analytics tools and helps us improve performance and user experience.
b) Account Data:
If you create or maintain an account with us, we may collect your name, email address, billing address, shipping details, and phone number.
c) Profile Data:
Includes your interests, preferences, purchase history, browsing behavior, and feedback submitted through surveys or product reviews.
d) Communication Data:
Covers correspondence through email, chat, contact forms, customer support requests, and other interactions with our team.
e) Technical Data:
Information about your device, operating system, application version, language settings, and system configurations used to interact with the website.
f) Transaction Data:
Includes billing and payment details, order history, shipping preferences, and delivery tracking information.
g) Preference Data:
Your marketing preferences, opt-in/opt-out choices, and expressed interests in products, promotions, and newsletters.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We process your personal data on the following legal grounds:
– Consent: Where you have provided clear affirmative consent to the processing of your data for specific purposes, such as subscribing to newsletters or receiving promotional messages.
– Contractual Necessity: When processing is required for the performance of a contract entered into with you, including purchases or account management.
– Legitimate Interests: In cases where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as fraud prevention, system security, or website improvement, and such interests are not overridden by your data protection rights.
– Legal Obligation: Where processing is mandated to comply with applicable legal or regulatory requirements.
5. Your Rights
As a data subject, you retain full control and rights over your personal information. These include, but are not limited to:
– Right to Access: Obtain confirmation as to whether or not personal data concerning you is being processed and, if so, gain access to that data.
– Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
– Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data where no longer necessary or if you withdraw your consent.
– Right to Restriction of Processing: Request limitation of processing where you contest data accuracy or object to unlawful processing.
– Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format for transmission to another controller.
– Right to Object: Opt out of direct marketing or challenge processing based on legitimate interests.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
6. Security Measures
We implement robust technical and organizational measures to ensure a high level of security for your personal information. Key safeguards include:
– Encryption of data in transit and at rest
– Multi-factor authentication and regulated access control policies for staff
– Regular system security audits and penetration testing
– Secure backups and disaster recovery protocols
– Staff training on data protection and privacy obligations
Despite our best efforts, no method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure. We nonetheless remain committed to minimizing data exposure risks.
7. International Data Transfers
Where your data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or state of California, such transfers are performed in full compliance with applicable data protection legislation. We utilize appropriate safeguards including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), adequacy determinations, and supplementary technical and contractual measures to ensure your data remains protected, regardless of jurisdiction.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. Standard retention periods are as follows:
– Usage and Technical Data: Up to 26 months
– Transactional and Account Data: 6 years (unless required for legal retention)
– Communication Data: 3 years after final contact
– Preference and Marketing Data: Until user opts out or withdraws consent
When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted, anonymized, or aggregated for analytical purposes.
9. Cookie Policy
Our website uses cookies to provide essential functionality and enhance the user experience. The categories of cookies employed include:
– Essential Cookies: Necessary for core website operations, such as secure login and transaction facilitation.
– Functional Cookies: Enable the site to remember user choices (e.g., region, language).
– Analytics Cookies: Gather anonymized browsing data to help us understand user behavior and improve the website.
– Performance Cookies: Monitor and assess website performance, response times, and errors.
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
Users can manage cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner upon arrival at thebirdmanrallies.com. You can also modify your browser settings to reject or delete cookies. We honor Do Not Track (DNT) signals and provide opt-out mechanisms in accordance with GDPR and CCPA requirements.
For California residents, you may exercise the right to opt out of “sale” of personal data (where applicable) through the appropriate settings on our website.
11. Protection for Children
Our website and services are not directed to or knowingly intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or process personal data from children without verified parental consent. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, we will take prompt steps to delete such information from our systems.
12. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or compliance obligations. We will take appropriate measures to notify you, consistent with the significance of any changes made. We encourage users to review this policy periodically to remain informed of how we protect their information.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://thebirdmanrallies.com
We are committed to full compliance with all applicable privacy regulations and dedicated to protecting your personal information. For any privacy-related questions or concerns, do not hesitate to reach out.