Saayam for All Data Compliance and Privacy Policy - saayam-for-all/docs GitHub Wiki
Introduction
At Saayam for All, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Data Compliance and Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
Data Collection
We collect personal data to provide and improve our services. The types of data we collect include:
Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address, date of birth, gender, and other identifying information.
Usage Data: Information about how you use our website and services, including interactions with content, features, and advertisements.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, location, operating system, and platform.
Marketing and Communications Data: Your preferences in communication marketing from us.
Aggregated Data: Statistical or demographic data that we may derive from your personal data but is not considered personal data by law as it does not reveal your identity.
Data Use
We use your data for the following purposes:
Service Provision: To deliver and improve our services, manage user accounts, and provide customer support.
Communication: To send you updates, newsletters, and respond to your inquiries.
Personalization: To tailor our services, content, and advertisements to your preferences and behavior.
Security: To ensure the security of our website, prevent fraud, and monitor for suspicious activity.
Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, enforce our terms of service, and resolve disputes.
Research and Development: To analyze usage patterns and improve our services and user experience.
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share your data with third parties under the following circumstances:
Service Providers: To facilitate our services (e.g. email service providers, cloud storage).
Legal Requirements: To comply with legal obligations, respond to lawful requests, or protect our rights and the rights of others.
Advertising Partners: With third-party advertisers and ad networks to deliver relevant advertisements.
Data Security
We implement robust security measures to protect your personal data, including:
Encryption: Data is encrypted during transmission and at rest.
Access Controls: Restricted access to personal data to authorized personnel only.
Regular Audits: Regular security audits and assessments to identify and mitigate potential risks.
Data Anonymization: Anonymizing data wherever possible to minimize risk.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
Account Information: Retained for as long as your account is active and for a period thereafter as required by law.
Transaction Data: Retained for a minimum of 7 years to comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
Marketing Data: Retained until you opt out of receiving marketing communications.
Your Rights
Under the GDPR and CCPA, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Access: Request access to your personal data.
Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data.
Right to Restrict Processing: Request restriction of data processing.
Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service.
Right to Object: Object to data processing based on legitimate interests.
Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of personal data (CCPA).
Right to Non-Discrimination: Not to be discriminated against for exercising your rights.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [[email protected]]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand how you use our site, remember your preferences, and improve our services. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
Types of Cookies We Use:
Essential Cookies: Necessary for the operation of our website.
Performance Cookies: Collect information about how you use our website.
Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and enhance your experience.
Targeting Cookies: Deliver advertisements relevant to you and measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, plug-ins, and applications. Clicking on those links or enabling those connections may allow third parties to collect or share data about you. We do not control these third-party websites and are not responsible for their privacy statements.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on our website and, where appropriate, through email notification. It is important that you review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your data.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or our data practices, please contact us at: