Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
At AddConnector, accessible at addconnector.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information that we gather through our website, in accordance with international data protection regulations including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). We prioritize your rights and data privacy and implement rigorous measures to ensure your information remains secure and confidential.
2. Scope of This Policy and Role of the Data Controller
This Privacy Policy applies to personal data collected through your use of our website, services, and interactions with us. AddConnector is the data controller responsible for determining the purposes and methods of processing your personal data. If you have questions about this Policy or would like to exercise your data rights, you may contact us at [email protected].
3. Categories of Data We Collect and Process
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data when you access or interact with addconnector.com:
a. Usage Data
This includes information about how you use our website, such as your IP address, browser type, language settings, access dates, time zone, pages visited, click stream data, location, and session duration.
b. Account Data
Account Data refers to personal details you provide when signing up or creating a profile, including your full name, physical address, email address, and telephone number.
c. Profile Data
Profile Data comprises preferences, purchase history, browsing behavior, and any interests you indicate regarding our services or content.
d. Communication Data
This entails any correspondence you send to us, including support requests, customer service communications, inquiries, and any other records of interaction via e-mail or forms on the website.
e. Technical Data
Collected automatically via cookies or system logs, Technical Data includes information about the device used to access our website (such as operating system, hardware model, browser settings, and network configurations).
f. Transaction Data
We collect details related to payments and transactions you make on addconnector.com, such as billing address, payment method (though we do not store full credit card information), delivery information, and purchase confirmation.
g. Preference Data
This includes marketing and communication preferences, interests you select, subscriptions to newsletters or promotions, and records of consent related to communication and advertising.
4. Lawful Basis for Processing Personal Data
We process your personal data under applicable legal bases established by the GDPR and CCPA, including:
– Legitimate Interests: For website analytics, security purposes, customer service, and product improvements.
– Contractual Necessity: To fulfill obligations under service agreements or purchase contracts with users.
– Consent: For sending commercial communications, processing optional cookies, and gathering marketing preferences.
– Legal Compliance: Where required under applicable laws or to respond to lawful requests by public authorities.
5. Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights in relation to your personal data:
– Right of Access: You may request access to your personal data.
– Right to Rectification: You have the right to request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
– Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You may request deletion of your personal data where justified.
– Right to Restrict Processing: You can ask us to restrict processing of your data in certain circumstances.
– Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
– Right to Object: You can object to data processing in cases based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
6. Security Measures
We implement and maintain robust technical and organizational safeguards to protect your data, including:
– Encryption protocols for sensitive data transmission
– Strict access controls and role-based permissions
– Secure data backup systems
– Staff training in data protection and privacy awareness
We regularly review and update our security infrastructure to maintain the integrity and confidentiality of your personal information.
7. International Data Transfers
If your data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or equivalent jurisdictions, we ensure such transfers comply with applicable laws by:
– Using Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
– Complying with regional adequacy decisions
– Implementing supplementary measures to safeguard data
By using addconnector.com, you acknowledge that your data may be transferred and processed internationally in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Policy, subject to our legal obligations and legitimate interests:
– Usage and Technical Data: Up to 12 months for analytics and diagnostics
– Account and Profile Data: For the duration of the user’s account and up to 6 months post-deletion
– Communication Data: Up to 24 months for recordkeeping
– Transaction Data: Retained for up to 7 years to comply with tax and financial regulations
– Preference Data: Retained for the duration of consent or until user withdrawal
9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance and personalize your online experience. These cookies may be categorized as follows:
– Essential Cookies: Necessary for core website functionality, including log-in and navigation.
– Functional Cookies: Enable advanced features such as language preference and custom settings.
– Analytical Cookies: Collect data on website usage for performance improvements (e.g., Google Analytics).
– Performance Cookies: Help measure the performance of our site and understand user engagement.
You may learn more about cookies used on our site by accessing our Cookie Settings tool available on addconnector.com.
10. Cookie Management and Legal Compliance
Users in applicable jurisdictions may manage or withdraw cookie consent through our cookie banner or browser settings. We comply with GDPR by ensuring opt-in consent for non-essential cookies and provide Do Not Sell My Personal Information links as required under CCPA. Cookies will not be used for personalized marketing unless consent is explicitly given.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we learn that we have inadvertently gathered data from a child without verified parent or guardian consent, we will delete such data promptly. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us at [email protected].
12. Policy Updates and Notifications
We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time in order to reflect changes in our practices, legal obligations, or user expectations. Updated versions will be posted on addconnector.com, and where material changes are made, we may provide additional notice via email or within the website interface. Continued use of our services after any updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
13. Contacting Us
If you have any questions, concerns, requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, you may contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: addconnector.com
We are committed to complying with privacy laws and providing transparency and respect in all our data handling practices. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you require any clarification or if you wish to exercise your data rights.