Privacy Policy – Justice for Shadow
Justice for Shadow (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is fully committed to safeguarding your personal data and respecting your privacy rights. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). By accessing or using our website, justiceforshadow.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
1. Commitment to Privacy and Data Protection
At justiceforshadow.com, we prioritize privacy and the responsible use of personal data. We take a privacy-first approach to ensure that your personal information is handled lawfully, fairly, and transparently. This Privacy Policy describes our practices concerning the data we collect from visitors, users, and customers and our commitment to protecting that data with robust security measures.
2. Scope of Policy and Data Controller Role
This Privacy Policy applies to all users of justiceforshadow.com and related services. Justice for Shadow acts as the data controller of the personal data collected through our website and associated platforms. As the data controller, we determine the purposes and means of processing your personal information in accordance with applicable privacy regulations.
3. Categories of Data Processed
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
A) Usage Data
Includes data about your interactions with our website, such as pages visited, browsing behavior, IP address, browser type, session duration, and referring URLs.
B) Account Data
Comprises your contact information such as name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and account registration details.
C) Profile Data
Encompasses your preferences, purchase history, user behavior, and any information you voluntarily provide in surveys, reviews, or public forums.
D) Communication Data
Covers data from emails, customer support requests, feedback, or other correspondence sent to us, including the content and metadata of such communications.
E) Technical Data
Includes information about the devices you use to access our website, such as device identifiers, operating system, screen resolution, and system configurations.
F) Transaction Data
Includes payment information (processed securely via third-party processors), shipping addresses, and purchase confirmations.
G) Preference Data
Represents your communication and marketing consents, newsletter subscriptions, and stated interests in specific content or products.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We process your personal data only when there is a valid legal basis for doing so:
– Consent: Where you have given explicit permission for us to process your data (e.g., newsletter subscriptions or cookies).
– Contractual Necessity: Where processing is required for the performance of a contract or to take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract.
– Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided these interests are not overridden by your rights (e.g., website analytics and fraud prevention).
– Legal Obligation: Where processing is required to comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations.
5. Your Rights Under Data Protection Laws
You have certain rights in relation to your personal data, subject to local laws. These include:
– Right of Access – to request and receive a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
– Right to Rectification – to request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Right to Erasure – to request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal limitations.
– Right to Restriction – to limit the processing of your data under specific conditions.
– Right to Data Portability – to receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and transfer it to another controller.
– Right to Object – to object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
To exercise any of the above rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond as required under applicable law.
6. Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, loss, or misuse. These measures include:
– Data encryption (in-transit and at rest)
– Role-based access controls and authentication mechanisms
– Regular security audits and system updates
– Routine data backups with secure storage
– Staff privacy training and confidentiality protocols
7. International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in locations outside your jurisdiction, including countries not deemed to provide an equivalent level of data protection. Where such transfers occur, we implement safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or rely on other lawful data transfer mechanisms to ensure equivalent protection of personal information.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. The following general retention periods apply:
– Usage and Technical Data: retained for up to 12 months for analytics and security.
– Account and Profile Data: retained for the duration of account activity plus 24 months after inactivity unless deletion is requested.
– Communication Data: retained for up to 3 years for business and legal follow-up.
– Transaction Data: retained for 7 years to comply with financial regulations.
– Preference Data: maintained until you withdraw consent or amend preferences.
All retained data is subject to secure deletion policies once it is no longer required.
9. Cookie Policy
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, perform analytics, and deliver personalized content. We use the following categories of cookies:
– Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic site functionality and security.
– Functional Cookies: Enable improved functionality and personalization (e.g., language preferences).
– Analytics Cookies: Help us understand site usage through anonymized metrics (e.g., page views).
– Performance Cookies: Monitor website performance and user interaction.
10. Cookie Management & User Consent
In compliance with GDPR and CCPA, users are presented with a cookie consent banner upon first visit. You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time through our cookie settings panel or via your browser settings.
California residents have the right to opt out of the “sale” of their personal information. We do not sell personal information in the traditional sense; however, if you believe your rights are impacted, you may contact us directly to request an opt-out or data removal under CCPA.
11. Children’s Data Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or process personal information from anyone under 13 years of age without verifiable parental consent. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided personal information without consent, we will take immediate steps to delete such information.
12. Updates to This Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in legal requirements or processing practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised narrative. Users are encouraged to review the Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Where material changes are made, we will take appropriate steps to notify you.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal data, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
We are committed to upholding your privacy rights and complying with all relevant data protection regulations. Should you believe your rights under GDPR or CCPA have been violated, please contact us, and we will address your concerns promptly and with care.