Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
At stalkdear.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”), your privacy is of paramount importance. We are committed to safeguarding your personal data in accordance with the highest standards of 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, store, share, and safeguard personal information obtained through your use of our website and services, while ensuring transparency and control for all users.
2. Scope of Policy and Role of Data Controller
This Privacy Policy applies to the collection and processing of personal data through our website, stalkdear.com, and any related services. For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, stalkdear.com acts as the “Data Controller” of your personal information, determining the purposes and means of its processing.
3. Categories of Data Processed
We may collect, use, store, and transfer various categories of personal data depending on your interaction with our platform, including:
3.1. Usage Data
Includes details about how you access and use the website, such as browser type and version, IP address, pages visited, time zone setting, usage duration, and other diagnostic data.
3.2. Account Data
Includes information you provide when registering or maintaining an account with us, such as your full name, physical and billing address, email address, phone number, and login credentials.
3.3. Profile Data
Includes your interests, preferences, purchase history, product interactions, and behavioral information collected to create a personalized user experience.
3.4. Communication Data
Includes data generated when you interact with us, including messages sent via our contact forms, email correspondence, customer support requests, and phone communications.
3.5. Technical Data
Includes data from your devices such as IP address, operating system details, device identifiers, browser plug-in types, and configuration data that supports the functionality of the website.
3.6. Transaction Data
Includes information related to product or service purchases, including payment details, billing and delivery information, and order history.
3.7. Preference Data
Includes information about your consent and preferences in relation to marketing communications, notifications, and product categories of interest.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We process your personal data in compliance with applicable legal requirements, including under the following legal bases:
– Consent: Where you have explicitly given us permission to process your data for specified purposes, such as receiving marketing emails.
– Contract: Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you or prior to entering into a contract.
– Legal Obligation: Where we are required to comply with a legal or regulatory obligation.
– Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests (e.g., improving our services, fraud prevention) and does not override your fundamental rights and freedoms.
5. Your Rights
As a data subject under GDPR and CCPA, you have the following rights, subject to certain qualifications and limitations:
– Right of Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
– Right to Rectification: You may request that we correct any inaccuracies in your data.
– Right to Erasure: You may request the deletion of your personal data where legally permissible.
– Right to Restriction: You may request that we limit the processing of your personal data.
– Right to Data Portability: You may request a structured, commonly used, machine-readable copy of your personal data.
– Right to Object: You have the right to object to data processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
– Right to Non-Discrimination (under CCPA): You will not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
6. Security Measures
We implement robust technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:
– Encryption of transmission channels via SSL/TLS
– Authentication and access control policies
– Regular data backups and server integrity checks
– Employee data protection training and confidentiality obligations
7. International Transfers
Where personal data is transferred outside of your jurisdiction (including transfers outside of the European Economic Area or California), we implement safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission, or ensure that the recipient country has adequate data protection laws. These mechanisms ensure continued protection of your data regardless of the destination.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or to comply with legal, regulatory, contractual or internal policy requirements. Retention periods by data type include:
– Usage and Technical Data: 12 months
– Account and Profile Data: For the duration of your account plus 6 years
– Transaction Data: 7 years for tax and accounting compliance
– Communication Data: 3 years following last contact
– Marketing/Preference Data: Until you withdraw consent or request erasure
9. Cookie Policy
Our website, stalkdear.com, uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze website performance, and personalize content. The types of cookies we use include:
– Essential Cookies: Required for site navigation and security
– Functional Cookies: Enable personalized features and preferences
– Analytics Cookies: Help us measure and improve site usage and performance
– Performance Cookies: Allow us to optimize loading speed and responsiveness
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
In accordance with GDPR and CCPA, you are given control over cookie preferences when you first access our site. You can modify or withdraw your consent at any time using the ‘Cookie Settings’ link available on each page. In addition, your browser may offer tools to block or delete cookies.
We do not sell personal data within the meaning of the CCPA. If our practices change, we will update this policy accordingly and provide opt-out mechanisms where required.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately at [email protected] so we can take appropriate action.
12. Policy Updates & User Notifications
We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy as necessary to reflect legal changes or improvements to our services. Significant updates will be communicated to users via appropriate channels including on-site banners, email notifications, or account alerts. We encourage users to review this policy periodically to stay informed.
13. Contact
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests in relation to this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal data, you may contact our Privacy Office at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://stalkdear.com
We are committed to data protection and privacy compliance. If you believe your data rights have been violated, we encourage you to contact us directly so that we may address your concerns promptly.