PRIVACY POLICY
1. INTRODUCTION
At ViewMugshots.com, we are fully committed to safeguarding your privacy and protecting your personal data. We recognize the importance of the personal information you entrust to us and are dedicated to maintaining your confidence and trust. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”).
2. SCOPE AND DATA CONTROLLER
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data collected through our website (viewmugshots.com) and related services. ViewMugshots.com operates as the Data Controller for the purpose of relevant data protection laws. If you have questions or concerns about our processing of your data, you may contact us at [email protected].
3. CATEGORIES OF DATA WE PROCESS
We collect and process the following categories of personal information, either directly or automatically through your use of viewmugshots.com:
a. Usage Data:
Includes data such as your browser type and version, IP address, referring URLs, time zone settings, pages visited, session duration, and site interaction logs.
b. Account Data:
Includes user-provided identifiers, such as your full name, billing/shipping address, email address, and telephone number when you create an account or use certain features.
c. Profile Data:
Includes your preferences, search history, site behaviors, saved data, and information derived from your activities and interaction with the website.
d. Communication Data:
Includes records of your correspondence with us, including help desk or support requests, emails, and communications submitted via forms or messaging channels.
e. Technical Data:
Includes device identifiers, operating system type/version, hardware specifications, network diagnosis details, and browser configuration data.
f. Transaction Data:
Includes purchase history, order information, payment methods (limited and tokenized), billing records, and related delivery or fulfillment information.
g. Preference Data:
Includes preferences for marketing communications, interests derived from browsing and usage, and opt-in/opt-out choices.
4. LEGAL BASES FOR PROCESSING
We process your personal data under the following legal bases as provided under the GDPR:
– Legitimate Interest:
To fulfill operational business objectives, maintain website functionality, detect fraud, and improve our services.
– Performance of Contract:
As necessary to enter into or perform our contract with you, such as providing access to purchased content or handling transactions.
– Consent:
Where you have explicitly provided your informed consent, such as through subscribing to marketing communications or enabling non-essential cookies.
– Legal Obligation:
Where processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation, including data disclosure to regulatory bodies or competent authorities.
5. YOUR RIGHTS
You are entitled to exercise the following rights in connection with your personal information, subject to applicable legal limits:
– Right of Access:
You may request confirmation of whether we process your personal data and, if so, obtain a copy of your data.
– Right to Rectification:
You may request correction of inaccuracies or completion of incomplete data we hold about you.
– Right to Erasure:
You may request that we delete your personal data under certain circumstances, such as if the data is no longer needed or has been unlawfully processed.
– Right to Restriction of Processing:
You may request a limitation on how we process your data where the accuracy, legality, or necessity of processing is in contention.
– Right to Data Portability:
You have the right to receive a copy of your data in a portable, machine-readable format and to transmit it elsewhere.
To exercise your rights or receive assistance, please contact us via email at [email protected]. We may require verification of your identity before fulfilling your request.
6. SECURITY MEASURES
We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, accidental loss, destruction, or damage. These measures include:
– Secure transmission protocols (e.g., HTTPS and TLS encryption)
– Role-based access control and authentication protocols
– Firewalls and intrusion detection systems
– Regular system patches and vulnerability reviews
– Routine data backups and disaster recovery policies
– Employee training in data privacy and handling protocols
7. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
Where your personal data is transferred outside of your jurisdiction (including transfers from the European Economic Area to third countries), such transfers are governed by:
– Standard Contractual Clauses adopted by the European Commission
– Adequacy decisions where applicable
– Additional contractual, organizational, and technical safeguards
We take necessary steps to ensure your data receives equivalent protection regardless of jurisdiction.
8. DATA RETENTION
We retain personal data only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected or as required by law. Retention periods vary based on data types:
– Account and Profile Data: Retained for the life of the account and permanently deleted within 60 days of account closure unless litigation or legal hold applies.
– Transaction Data: Retained for a minimum of 7 years in accordance with tax and accounting standards.
– Communication Data: Retained for up to 24 months for service improvement and dispute resolution.
– Technical and Usage Data: Retained for analytics purposes up to 12 months.
– Preference Data: Retained until consent is withdrawn or the account is deleted.
9. COOKIE POLICY
We, along with service providers acting on our behalf, use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on viewmugshots.com. Cookies used fall into the following categories:
– Essential Cookies:
Required for operation, account access, and security.
– Functional Cookies:
Enable enhanced features such as remembering your preferences and settings.
– Analytics Cookies:
Used to understand behavior on the site through tools such as Google Analytics, helping us improve performance and content.
– Performance Cookies:
Monitor site usage and improve speed, responsiveness, and error correction.
10. COOKIE MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE
When accessing viewmugshots.com, you are presented with a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or manage your cookie preferences. You can also configure your browser settings to refuse or remove cookies. Our cookie practices comply with GDPR opt-in requirements and CCPA opt-out rights. California residents may click “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” where available to manage data sharing preferences.
11. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
Our services are not directed to, intended for, or knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that personal data of a child under 13 has been collected without verified parental consent, we will promptly delete such data.
12. POLICY UPDATES
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time in accordance with evolving legal, technological, or operational requirements. In the event of significant changes, we will notify users by appropriate means, such as via email or through our website interface. Continued use of viewmugshots.com after policy updates constitutes acknowledgment of the revised terms.
13. CONTACT US
If you have any questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, your data rights, or how we handle your information, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
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We are committed to maintaining compliance with all relevant privacy regulations and upholding the trust of our users. For further details or to exercise your rights, you are encouraged to reach out any time.