Privacy Policy for HawkWrestling.com
1. Introduction
HawkWrestling.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) values the privacy and data protection rights of our users. We are fully committed to ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices and obligations in accordance with applicable privacy regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant legislation. Protecting your personal information is at the core of our operations, and we strive to ensure your engagement with HawkWrestling.com is both secure and respectful of your privacy.
2. Scope of Policy and Data Controller Role
This Privacy Policy applies to all users who visit or interact with HawkWrestling.com, including subscribers, customers, and any visitors to our site, whether or not you register for an account or complete a transaction. For the purposes of applicable data protection law, we are the data controller of your personal data and are responsible for managing the processing of such information on HawkWrestling.com.
3. Categories of Personal Data We Process
We collect and process the following categories of personal data as necessary to deliver our services, communicate with users, and improve user experience:
a) Usage Data
Information about how you use HawkWrestling.com, such as your IP address, browser type, access times, referring URLs, pages viewed, session details, and website interactions.
b) Account Data
Details provided during account registration or profile creation, such as your full name, email address, residential address, and phone number.
c) Profile Data
Preferences and interests associated with your profile, including purchase history, product selections, user behavior, and stated or inferred interests.
d) Communication Data
Records of contact with us, including emails, contact form submissions, customer service inquiries, and live chat transcripts.
e) Technical Data
Device-specific information, including device type, operating system, browser plugins, technical identifiers (like MAC address or device IDs), and system configuration.
f) Transaction Data
Details relevant to purchases made on HawkWrestling.com, including payment method (excluding full payment card details), billing information, shipping addresses, and order history.
g) Preference Data
Marketing consents, newsletter opt-ins, communication preferences, and data related to your interest in specific types of content or products.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We collect and process your personal data for one or more of the following legal reasons under applicable data protection laws:
– Contractual Necessity: To provide you with the services requested, fulfill orders, and manage your account.
– Consent: For sending marketing emails, setting non-essential cookies, and collecting data where required by law.
– Legitimate Interests: To improve website performance, prevent fraudulent activity, maintain security, and conduct analytics related to service enhancements.
– Legal Obligation: To comply with laws, tax requirements, or regulatory inquiries.
5. Your Rights
Under GDPR and CCPA, you are entitled to exercise various rights regarding your personal data. Subject to applicable law, you may request:
– Access to the personal data we hold about you.
– Rectification of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Erasure of your data (“Right to be Forgotten”) under certain circumstances.
– Restriction of our processing of your data.
– Data Portability to obtain and reuse your data for your own purposes across different services.
To exercise these rights, you may contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to valid requests in accordance with applicable legislation.
6. Security Measures
We have implemented robust technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include, but are not limited to:
– Use of encryption protocols during data transmission (e.g., HTTPS).
– Role-based access controls to ensure only authorized personnel access data.
– Secure data storage and daily encrypted backups.
– Regular employee training on data protection and awareness.
– Routine monitoring of systems for breaches and vulnerabilities.
7. International Data Transfers
We may transfer and store your information outside the country in which you reside, including territories that may not provide the same level of data protection. In such instances, we implement adequate safeguards, including the use of Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or equivalent mechanisms, to ensure lawful transfer and processing of data in accordance with GDPR and other applicable laws.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this policy or to comply with legal obligations. Retention periods vary based on data type:
– Usage and Technical Data: up to 12 months.
– Account and Profile Data: for the life of your account or 2 years of inactivity.
– Transaction and Financial Data: retained for 7 years for tax and audit purposes.
– Communication Data: stored for a maximum of 3 years after the last interaction.
– Cookie Data: according to individual cookie lifespans, detailed in the Cookie Policy.
Upon expiry of applicable retention periods, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
9. Cookie Policy
HawkWrestling.com utilizes cookies and similar technologies to optimize user experience and website functionality. Cookies fall into the following categories:
– Essential Cookies: Necessary for site functionality, such as logging in or accessing secure areas.
– Functional Cookies: Enhance usability by remembering preferences and settings.
– Analytics Cookies: Provide statistical data to help us improve our website, including visits, duration, and user flow.
– Performance Cookies: Monitor system performance and detect technical issues.
We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal information. Third-party services, such as Google Analytics, may place cookies as described in their respective privacy policies.
10. Cookie Management and Your Rights
When you visit HawkWrestling.com, you will be presented with a clear option to accept or reject the use of cookies that are not strictly necessary. You may manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or by accessing our Cookie Consent Manager. Under GDPR and CCPA regulations, users have the right to:
– Opt out of non-essential cookies.
– Withdraw previously given consent.
– Request information on what cookie data is stored and processed.
11. Children’s Privacy
HawkWrestling.com is not directed to, nor knowingly collects personal data from, individuals under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will take immediate steps to delete it. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information, please contact us at [email protected] to request removal.
12. Policy Updates
We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices or to comply with legal obligations. If substantial changes are made, we will provide adequate notice via the website or direct communication, where applicable. Continued use of HawkWrestling.com following such changes indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.
13. Contact Us
For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we manage your personal data, you may contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.hawkwrestling.com
We are committed to upholding the highest standards of data privacy and compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant regulations. Please feel free to contact us with any privacy-related concerns or inquiries.