Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
At GavinFacts (“we,” “us,” or “our”), accessible at www.gavinfacts.com, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. We respect your right to privacy and take seriously our obligation to handle your personal information with transparency, integrity, and in accordance with applicable data protection laws including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your personal data, and describes your rights and choices regarding your information.
2. Scope of Policy and Data Controller Role
This Privacy Policy applies to all users of www.gavinfacts.com and any services offered through the website. GavinFacts is the data controller responsible for the processing of your personal data as set forth in this policy.
Any inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy or data protection matters can be addressed to: [email protected].
3. Categories of Data Processed
We collect and process the following categories of personal data:
a) Usage Data
Information automatically collected as you navigate our website, including but not limited to browser type, IP address, location data, referral URLs, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and session identifiers.
b) Account Data
Personal information you provide when creating an account or interacting with our website, such as full name, billing and shipping address, email address, and phone number.
c) Profile Data
Information derived from your interactions on our website, including user preferences, purchase history, browsing and behavioral data, interests, and feedback.
d) Communication Data
Records of your correspondence with us including support inquiries, contact forms, email history, and other communications.
e) Technical Data
Device-specific information such as hardware model, operating system version, device identifiers, browser settings, and system configuration data.
f) Transaction Data
Details of products or services you have purchased from us, billing details, payment method, cardholder name, transaction amounts, and delivery address.
g) Preference Data
Marketing preferences, subscription statuses, survey responses, consent preferences, and other indicators of your interest in GavinFacts products or services.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We rely on the following lawful bases for the processing of your personal data, as required by GDPR:
– Contractual necessity: to fulfill our obligations in providing services or transactions you have requested.
– Legitimate interest: to improve website functionality, conduct analytics, enforce our legal rights, and ensure security.
– Consent: for marketing communications, non-essential tracking technologies, or any purpose where you have actively provided consent.
– Legal obligation: for compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Where the CCPA applies, we process personal information for disclosed business purposes and ensure your right to opt-out of the sale of personal data, if applicable.
5. Your Rights
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA) or California, you are entitled to exercise the following rights in relation to your personal data:
– Right of Access: You may request access to the personal data we hold about you.
– Right of Rectification: You may request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your data under certain circumstances.
– Right to Restriction: You may request that we restrict processing of your personal data under qualifying conditions.
– Right to Data Portability: You may request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
– Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw this at any time.
– Right to Object: You may object to our processing of your data, particularly where based on legitimate interests or used for marketing.
– CCPA Rights (for California residents): Including the right to know, delete, and opt-out of the sale of personal information.
You can exercise these rights by contacting us at: [email protected].
6. Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data. These include:
– Encryption of data during transmission and storage
– Role-based access control mechanisms
– Routine security audits and incident response protocols
– Secure data backups and redundancy systems
– Staff training and confidentiality agreements
While we employ rigorous measures, no internet transmission is entirely secure; you provide data at your own risk.
7. International Transfers
If personal data is transferred outside the EEA or your home jurisdiction, we ensure adequate protection is in place, using mechanisms such as EU-approved Standard Contractual Clauses or compliance with applicable data privacy adequacy decisions. By using www.gavinfacts.com, you acknowledge and consent to any such transfer aligned with applicable law.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the original purpose of collection, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce contractual agreements. Specific retention periods per data category are:
– Usage and Technical Data: up to 12 months for analytics and performance monitoring
– Account and Communication Data: for the duration of your relationship with us and up to 6 years thereafter
– Profile and Preference Data: up to 2 years post last engagement
– Transaction Data: retained for 7 years for accounting and audit obligations
Upon expiration of these timeframes, data will be securely deleted or anonymized.
9. Cookie Policy
We use cookies and similar technologies on www.gavinfacts.com to improve user experience, provide essential functionality, and analyze site performance. Types of cookies include:
– Essential Cookies: Necessary for core website functionality and security
– Functional Cookies: Enable personalized features and user preferences
– Analytics Cookies: Help us understand visitor interactions through aggregated usage data
– Performance Cookies: Monitor and improve site speed and response times
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
In compliance with GDPR and CCPA, we offer cookie consent and opt-out mechanisms via cookie banners or settings interfaces. You can adjust your cookie preferences or revoke consent at any time through browser settings or on-site cookie controls. For California residents, we honor “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” signals, where applicable.
11. Special Protections for Children
We do not knowingly collect, use, or disclose personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information without verifiable parental consent, we will promptly delete such data. Parents or guardians with concerns can contact us at [email protected].
12. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or commercial changes. Any modifications will be posted on www.gavinfacts.com, and where required, we will notify users through appropriate means. Continued use of the website after such updates constitutes recognition and acceptance of the revised policy.
13. Contact Information
For questions, data requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
We affirm our commitment to protecting your privacy, respecting your data rights, and complying fully with applicable data protection laws including the GDPR and CCPA. If you have any concerns regarding your personal data, please do not hesitate to reach out.