Privacy Policy for ProParentingPath.com
1. Introduction
At ProParentingPath.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security and lawful processing of your personal data. Our Privacy Policy reflects our deep respect for user confidentiality, our dedication to data transparency, and full compliance with applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and similar frameworks. By using our services or accessing proparentingpath.com, you consent to the practices outlined below.
2. Scope of this Policy and Our Role
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data collected through our website, proparentingpath.com, and related services. ProParentingPath.com operates as the data controller for the information that you disclose to us. This means we determine the purpose and means of processing your personal data, and we are responsible for handling it in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
3. Categories of Data We Process
We collect and process various categories of personal data to operate effectively and provide you with a secure and customized experience. These categories include:
a. Usage Data
Includes information about how you access and interact with proparentingpath.com. This may include your browser type, IP address, geolocation data, referral source, pages viewed, access times, and session durations.
b. Account Data
Includes data provided during account registration or profile setup, such as your full name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and user credentials.
c. Profile Data
Encompasses your preferences, purchase history, site interactions, saved items, and personal content choices related to parenting resources and products.
d. Communication Data
Includes records of your interactions with us, such as email correspondence, support tickets, survey responses, and contact form submissions.
e. Technical Data
Comprises device type, operating system, browser plug-in types and versions, screen resolution, network identifiers, and other system configurations.
f. Transaction Data
Includes details about purchases and orders placed via proparentingpath.com, payment confirmation data (though not full payment method details), and shipment or delivery information.
g. Preference Data
Includes your content and marketing preferences, opt-in/opt-out statuses, interests in specific products or services, and behavioral insights derived from your interactions.
4. Legal Bases for Processing Personal Data
We process your data under the following legal bases as permitted by the GDPR and CCPA:
– Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our obligations to you under our terms of use or service agreements.
– Legitimate Interests: To develop and improve our services, prevent fraud, ensure security, and perform administrative functions.
– Consent: When you explicitly provide permission for specific processing activities (e.g., email marketing).
– Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and law enforcement requests.
5. Your Privacy Rights
Under privacy regulations such as the GDPR and CCPA, you are granted important rights in relation to your personal data:
– Right of Access: You have the right to obtain confirmation as to whether we process your personal data and to access those data.
– Right to Rectification: You may request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
– Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): Under certain conditions, you can request deletion of your personal data.
– Right to Restrict Processing: You may limit the way we use your data under specific circumstances.
– Right to Data Portability: You can request that we provide your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and that it be transferred to another controller.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at: [email protected].
6. Security Measures
We implement robust technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal data. These measures include:
– Encryption of data during transmission and at rest where applicable.
– Secure access protocols and authentication mechanisms.
– Access restricted to authorized personnel under confidentiality obligations.
– Regular system monitoring, vulnerability assessments, and secure backup procedures.
– Staff training on data privacy obligations and best practices.
7. International Data Transfers
Where personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or other jurisdictions with equivalent privacy laws, we ensure adequate protection through:
– Execution of Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission.
– Data processing agreements and third-party assurances of compliance.
– Implementation of additional safeguards as necessary to maintain data integrity and confidentiality.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this policy or as required by applicable law. Our typical retention periods are:
– Account Data and Profile Data: retained for the duration of your account and up to 2 years thereafter, unless requested for earlier deletion.
– Communication Data: retained for 3 years for support and audit purposes.
– Transaction Data: retained for 7 years to comply with tax, accounting, and legal obligations.
– Usage and Technical Data: retained for 12 months from the date of collection.
9. Cookie Policy
ProParentingPath.com uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. The types of cookies we use include:
– Essential Cookies: Necessary for the operation of our website. These cookies enable core functionality like security, authentication, and accessibility.
– Functional Cookies: Allow us to remember choices you make, such as language preferences or region.
– Performance & Analytics Cookies: Help us understand website usage and improve user experience through aggregated data.
– Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies record your visit and interest to deliver relevant advertisements.
10. Cookie Management and Legal Compliance
You have full control over the use of cookies. Upon first visiting proparentingpath.com, you are presented with a cookie banner allowing you to manage your preferences in accordance with GDPR and CCPA requirements.
You may also control cookies using your browser settings, which permit you to block or delete cookies entirely. Note that disabling some cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
California residents may further exercise rights under CCPA, such as opting out of the “sale” of personal data. We do not sell your personal data in the conventional sense.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we become aware that data from a child under 13 has been collected in violation of applicable law, we will take prompt steps to delete such information from our systems.
12. Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal obligations, or for other operational or regulatory reasons. Any significant updates will be communicated via notices on proparentingpath.com or directly if the changes materially affect your rights.
We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.
13. Contact Us
For any privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns, you may contact us via email at:
Email: [email protected]
We are committed to ensuring your rights are respected and your data is handled with the highest level of care. ProParentingPath.com remains fully compliant with all applicable data privacy laws and welcomes your inquiries regarding your personal data and our practices.