Privacy Policy for RecessionCamp.com
1. Introduction
At RecessionCamp.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit or interact with our website, recessioncamp.com (the “Website”). Our practices align with the highest standards of data protection, reflecting our dedication to transparency, accountability, and your right to control your personal information.
2. Scope of Policy and Data Controller Role
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data processed through recessioncamp.com and associated services. For the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (“CCPA”), the data controller responsible for your information is RecessionCamp, which can be contacted at [email protected].
3. Categories of Data We Process
We may collect, use, store, and transfer different kinds of personal data grouped as follows:
a. Usage Data
Includes information such as your IP address, browser type and version, geographic location, pages visited, date and time of access, and session duration. This data helps us understand how visitors interact with our Website.
b. Account Data
Includes name, address, email address, telephone number, and other identifier information provided when you create an account or communicate with us.
c. Profile Data
Includes your preferences, past purchases, usage patterns, and behavior on the Website, helping us tailor content and offerings to your interests.
d. Communication Data
Includes correspondence sent through email, contact forms, customer service interactions, and records of previous communications.
e. Technical Data
Includes your device type, operating system, screen resolution, device language settings, browser configuration, and other technical information reported by your device in the course of accessing the Website.
f. Transaction Data
Includes details of purchases made, payment processing data (excluding full payment card numbers), delivery addresses, and related billing information.
g. Preference Data
Includes your consent choices regarding marketing, communication preferences, and inferred interests from browsing and purchasing patterns.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We only process personal data when we have a lawful basis to do so under applicable law. These bases include:
– Consent: When you have provided explicit consent for processing (e.g., opting in for newsletters).
– Contractual Necessity: When processing is required to fulfill our obligations in a contract with you (e.g., delivering purchased goods).
– Legal Obligation: When processing is necessary to comply with a legal requirement.
– Legitimate Interests: When processing supports a legitimate business interest, such as improving our Website, provided that such interest is not overridden by your rights and freedoms.
5. Your Rights
Subject to applicable laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
– Right to Access – You may request confirmation of whether we process your personal data and obtain a copy of such data.
– Right to Rectification – You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
– Right to Erasure – In certain circumstances, you may request that we erase your data.
– Right to Restriction – You may request the restriction of processing under certain conditions.
– Right to Data Portability – You may receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format and transmit it to another controller.
– Right to Object – You may object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing at any time.
– Right Not to Be Subject to Automated Decision-Making – You have the right not to be subject to decisions made solely on automated processing if such decisions have legal or similarly significant effects.
To exercise any of the above rights, please contact us at [email protected].
6. Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal data, including:
– Data encryption during transmission and storage
– Role-based access control and authentication
– Regular system monitoring and vulnerability assessments
– Secure backup and disaster recovery protocols
– Regular training of staff in data protection best practices
Despite these efforts, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.
7. International Data Transfers
Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or your jurisdiction. In such cases, we implement the appropriate safeguards, such as:
– Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
– Binding Corporate Rules where applicable
– Transfers to organizations with an Adequacy Decision issued by regulatory authorities
We ensure that your data remains subject to protections equivalent to those provided under GDPR and CCPA during such transfers.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it and to comply with legal, regulatory, or accounting requirements. Specific retention periods include:
– Account Data: Retained for as long as your account remains active
– Transaction Data: Retained for up to 7 years for compliance with financial recordkeeping obligations
– Communication Data: Retained for 2 years following the last communication
– Marketing and Preference Data: Retained until you withdraw your consent
– Technical and Usage Data: Retained for 12–24 months for analytics and security purposes
When data is no longer necessary, it is securely deleted or anonymized.
9. Cookie Policy
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze Website traffic. Categories include:
– Essential Cookies: Required for basic Website functionality, such as account login and navigation.
– Functional Cookies: Enable customization of Website settings and user preferences.
– Analytics Cookies: Collect anonymized data about usage behavior to help improve our content and services.
– Performance Cookies: Monitor system responsiveness and user interaction across the Website.
10. Cookie Management and GDPR/CCPA Compliance
Users can manage cookie preferences directly from the Website’s cookie banner or through browser settings. Under GDPR and CCPA, you have the right to:
– Opt out of non-essential cookies
– Be informed about the types of cookies and data they collect
– Withdraw cookie consent at any time
Do Not Track and Global Privacy Control signals are honored where technically feasible.
11. Children’s Privacy
RecessionCamp.com does not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided personal data, such information will be deleted promptly in accordance with legal requirements. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided data may contact [email protected] for prompt resolution.
12. Policy Updates and User Notifications
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in legal, technological, or operational requirements. Users will be notified of material changes via email (if provided) and/or through clear notices on the Website. Continued use of the Website after such changes constitutes your acknowledgment of the updated terms.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding the processing of your personal data or this Privacy Policy, please contact:
RecessionCamp
Email: [email protected]
We are committed to upholding data protection principles and maintaining compliance with applicable laws and regulatory frameworks. Please reach out to us for any privacy-related inquiries or concerns.