Privacy Policy for ViewMugshots.com
1. Introduction
At ViewMugshots.com, we are committed to safeguarding your personal information and upholding your privacy rights as a visitor, user, or customer. We recognize the importance of data protection and the responsible use of personal data, and we dedicate ourselves to ensuring that all processing of your information is conducted in accordance with the highest legal and ethical standards, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website, services, and any associated tools.
2. Scope of This Policy and Data Controller Role
This Privacy Policy applies to all users who access or use ViewMugshots.com (the “Website”). ViewMugshots.com acts as the “Data Controller” for the personal data collected through the Website, meaning we determine the purposes and means of processing your information.
This policy applies whether you are accessing the Website from within the European Economic Area (EEA), California, or any other jurisdiction. By accessing ViewMugshots.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the terms outlined herein.
3. Categories of Data We Process
We collect and process the following categories of personal data:
a. Usage Data
Includes information about how you use our website, such as IP address, browser type and version, pages visited, time spent, referral sources, access times, and session identifiers.
b. Account Data
Includes your full name, mailing and billing address, email address, phone number, user credentials, and any other data submitted when creating or managing an account.
c. Profile Data
Includes your interests, browsing habits, user preferences, past purchases, behavior on the platform, saved searches, and content interactions.
d. Communication Data
Includes records of your communications with us, such as customer support inquiries, email correspondence, chat history, and feedback or complaints.
e. Technical Data
Includes device type, operating system version, device identifiers, network configurations, screen resolution, browser plug-ins, and language settings.
f. Transaction Data
Includes details about payments made through the Website, such as billing information, transaction history, payment method (e.g., last four digits of your card), and delivery address if applicable.
g. Preference Data
Includes marketing preferences, subscription status, opt-in/opt-out choices, and interests in specific products or services.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We only process your personal data when we have a lawful basis for doing so. The legal bases include:
– Consent: When you explicitly consent to processing, particularly for marketing or non-essential cookies;
– Contract: Where processing is necessary to fulfill a contract with you or take steps at your request before entering a contract;
– Legal Obligation: Where processing is required for us to comply with applicable laws and regulations;
– Legitimate Interests: Provided such interests do not override your fundamental rights, we may process data to protect the Website, improve services, and better understand users’ preferences and behavior.
5. Your Rights
You have the following rights in accordance with GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable laws:
– Right of Access: You may request confirmation of the personal data we hold about you and a copy of that data;
– Right to Rectification: You may correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data;
– Right to Erasure: You have the right to request deletion of your data under certain conditions (“right to be forgotten”);
– Right to Restrict Processing: You may request limitations on how your data is used;
– Right to Data Portability: You may request your data in a structured, machine-readable format;
– Right to Object: You may object to certain types of processing, including direct marketing;
– Rights Under CCPA: California residents may request to access specific pieces of personal information, understand how their data has been used and shared, and request deletion without discrimination for exercising their privacy rights.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
6. Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to ensure the protection of your personal data, including:
– Encryption at rest and in transit;
– Role-based access controls and secure authentication;
– Routine security audits and vulnerability assessments;
– Firewalled servers and anti-malware technologies;
– Regular backup procedures and disaster recovery systems;
– Staff training and confidentiality agreements for all personnel.
7. International Data Transfers
If you access ViewMugshots.com from outside the United States, your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other jurisdictions where our servers or service providers are located. In such cases, we utilize Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), data processing agreements, and other mechanisms to ensure an adequate level of protection for your data pursuant to GDPR and relevant local laws.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or as required under law. Retention periods may include the following:
– Usage and Technical Data: retained for up to 12 months;
– Account and Profile Data: retained for the duration of the account plus six years;
– Communication Data: retained for 3 years after the last user interaction;
– Transaction Data: retained for 7 years for financial compliance;
– Preference and Marketing Data: retained until consent is withdrawn or account is deactivated.
Data may be retained for longer periods in the context of legal claims or regulatory investigations.
9. Cookie Policy
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. The categories of cookies we use include:
– Essential Cookies: Necessary for core website functions such as security, network management, and accessibility;
– Functional Cookies: Enable website personalization and language preferences;
– Analytics Cookies: Collect aggregated data to help us understand website performance and usage patterns;
– Performance Cookies: Optimize speed, server load, and navigation efficiency.
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
In compliance with GDPR and CCPA, we provide users with options to control cookie usage, including:
– Clear consent banners requesting opt-in for non-essential cookies;
– Settings to manage cookie preferences at any time via the privacy controls on ViewMugshots.com;
– Options for Do Not Sell My Personal Information requests for California residents;
– Instructions to clear existing cookies and configure browser settings to manage cookie behaviors.
11. Protection of Children’s Privacy
ViewMugshots.com does not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from individuals under the age of 13. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected data from a child without verifiable parental consent, we will take immediate steps to delete such information. Parents or guardians who believe that their child has submitted data to us should contact us directly at [email protected].
12. Policy Updates
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy as necessary to reflect changes in legal obligations, operational practices, or technology. Where significant changes occur, we strive to notify users via conspicuous notices on the Website and/or direct email communication where applicable. Continued use of ViewMugshots.com after updates constitutes your acknowledgment of the revised terms.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, you may contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
We are committed to full compliance with applicable data protection laws and welcome any feedback regarding your privacy experience when using ViewMugshots.com.