PRIVACY POLICY
We at Insidblog (“Insidblog”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in a secure and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and disclose your information when you access or use our website, insidblog.com.
Your trust is important to us. This policy is designed to assure you that your information is respected and protected in accordance with all applicable privacy regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
1. SCOPE AND DATA CONTROLLER
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data collected through our website at insidblog.com and governs how we process that information. Insidblog is the data controller in respect of all personal data collected through the site. This means we determine the purposes and means of the processing of your personal data. If you have any questions, contact us using the details provided below.
2. CATEGORIES OF DATA WE PROCESS
We collect, use, and store various types of personal data in order to provide our services efficiently and lawfully. These categories include:
a. Usage Data
We collect information related to your use of the website, such as IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, location, language preferences, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and timestamps. This information helps us understand user behavior and improve our services.
b. Account Data
If you register for an account with insidblog.com, we collect your name, email address, phone number, postal address, and account preferences as provided by you.
c. Profile Data
We process information about your usage preferences, purchase history (if any), interactions with website features, and behavioral patterns to personalize your experience with us and communicate relevant offers and content.
d. Communication Data
When you contact us—whether for support, feedback, or general inquiries—we collect records of your communications, including messages submitted via forms, emails, or customer service tools.
e. Technical Data
This includes technical identifiers and information such as your device type, browser plug-ins, operating system version, screen resolution, and other system configurations relating to how you access insidblog.com.
f. Transaction Data
If you make purchases or engage in services offered via our platform, we process payment details (handled securely through third-party processors), billing address, shipping address (if required), and transaction records.
g. Preference Data
We collect information about your preferences for receiving marketing material, how often you’d like to be contacted, your favorite topics, and responses to promotions or surveys, where applicable.
3. LEGAL BASES FOR PROCESSING
We process your personal data on the following legal bases as permitted by the GDPR:
– Consent: Where you have provided explicit consent for processing (e.g., newsletter subscriptions).
– Contractual Necessity: Where processing is required to fulfill a contract with you (e.g., service delivery or account management).
– Legal Obligation: Where processing is needed to comply with legal mandates.
– Legitimate Interests: Where necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights (e.g., fraud prevention, service improvement).
For California residents, we comply with the CCPA and only collect, use, and disclose your information as permitted by applicable state law.
4. YOUR RIGHTS (UNDER GDPR & CCPA)
Subject to applicable law, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
– Right of Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
– Right to Rectification: You may correct or update any inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your information, subject to certain legal obligations.
– Right to Restrict Processing: You may ask that we restrict the use of your personal data temporarily or permanently.
– Right to Data Portability: You may request that your data be provided in a portable, structured format.
– Right to Object: You may object to processing carried out on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
– Right Not to be Subject to Automated Decisions: You have the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
If you are a California resident, you are also entitled to:
– Know what categories of personal information we collect and disclose
– Request access to or deletion of your personal information
– Opt-out of the sale of personal information (note: Insidblog does not sell personal data)
We do not discriminate against users who exercise their rights under any applicable data protection law.
5. SECURITY MEASURES
We implement appropriate organizational and technical measures to safeguard your personal data. These include encryption during transmission, role-based access controls, encrypted backups, routine security testing, and staff training to foster a culture of privacy and security awareness.
6. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
We may transfer your personal data to countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or your jurisdiction, including to service providers and affiliates. In doing so, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or binding corporate rules, to maintain a level of protection equivalent to that guaranteed within the EEA and compliant with regional data protection law.
7. DATA RETENTION
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy or as required by applicable law. Specific retention periods are:
– Usage Data: 6 to 24 months
– Account Data: Retained until the account is deleted or upon request for erasure
– Profile and Preference Data: Retained for up to 24 months of inactivity
– Communication Data: Up to 36 months for recordkeeping and support purposes
– Technical Data: 6 to 12 months
– Transaction Data: Up to 7 years for legal and accounting compliance
Once the relevant retention period has expired, personal data is securely deleted or anonymized.
8. COOKIE POLICY
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. These include:
– Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality and user login.
– Functional Cookies: Enable advanced features like remembering your preferences.
– Analytics Cookies: Help us analyze how users interact with our site (e.g., Google Analytics).
– Performance Cookies: Improve site speed and performance measurements.
Cookies do not directly identify individuals, but some information may be considered personal data depending on how it is combined with other identifiers.
9. COOKIE MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE
Upon first visit to insidblog.com, users are presented with a cookie consent banner. You may accept all cookies or choose specific preferences. You can also manage or revoke consent at any time through your browser settings or our cookie management tool. We honor Do Not Track browser settings and respect opt-out requests in compliance with GDPR and CCPA.
10. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from children under the age of 13. If we discover that such data has been collected inadvertently, we will delete it promptly. If you believe a child has provided personal data without proper consent, please contact us at [email protected].
11. POLICY UPDATES
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy when necessary to reflect legal, technical, or business changes. Where required by law, you will be notified via prominent notice or direct communication if the changes materially affect your rights and continue to use our services thereafter constitutes your consent to the updated policy.
12. CONTACT
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, please contact:
Email: [email protected]
We are committed to resolving any concerns you may have in a timely and respectful manner.
COMPLIANCE
Insidblog is committed to full compliance with the GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable privacy laws. We treat your data with the highest standard of care. For any privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at [email protected].
