Privacy Policy for ojermainesimmons.com
1. Introduction
Welcome to ojermainesimmons.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are firmly committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your information when you interact with our website. We ensure all data processing activities conform to applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (“CCPA”). By accessing or using ojermainesimmons.com, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Scope of This Policy and Data Controller Role
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data collected through ojermainesimmons.com, including any associated sub-domains, digital properties, and services linking to or referencing this policy. For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, the data controller responsible for your personal data under this Privacy Policy is:
O. Jermaine Simmons
[email protected]
As a data controller, we determine the purposes and means of processing your personal data in accordance with legal and ethical privacy standards.
3. Categories of Data We Process
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
a. Usage Data
Information about how you use and interact with our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, session data, referrer URLs, pages viewed, time spent on pages, links clicked, and diagnostic information.
b. Account Data
Information you provide when creating an account, subscribing to a newsletter, or making a purchase, including your full name, email address, phone number, billing and shipping address.
c. Profile Data
Details about your preferences, purchasing behavior, browsing history, and any personalizations or settings you choose while engaging with our website or services.
d. Communication Data
Records of communications you initiate with us, such as support inquiries, message submissions, chat interactions, and email correspondence history.
e. Technical Data
Device type, hardware model, unique device identifiers, network information, and system configurations, gathered through cookies and similar technologies to optimize the functionality of ojermainesimmons.com.
f. Transaction Data
Information relating to any products or services you purchase from us, including items ordered, payment details (processed via third-party gateways), shipping and fulfillment data, and invoicing records.
g. Preference Data
Your marketing and communication preferences, expressed consents or opt-outs, topics of interest, and your interaction with promotional communications.
4. Legal Bases for Processing Personal Data
We process your personal data only when lawful bases apply, which may include:
– Contractual Necessity: To fulfill contractual obligations or take steps at your request before entering into a contract (e.g., processing orders or creating an account).
– Legitimate Interests: To pursue our legitimate interests, such as improving our platform, ensuring website security, or marketing similar products to existing customers, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights.
– Consent: Where we have obtained your clear, affirmative consent (e.g., for direct marketing or non-essential cookies).
– Legal Obligation: Where processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which we are subject.
5. Your Data Protection Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
– Right of Access: Request a copy of your personal data that we hold.
– Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
– Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal limitations.
– Right to Restriction: Request the limitation of data processing in certain circumstances.
– Right to Data Portability: Receive a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format and transfer it to another controller.
– Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
– Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time, where processing is based on consent.
You may exercise these rights by contacting us at [email protected]. We may require verification of your identity before honoring any such request.
6. Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of personal data, including but not limited to:
– Data encryption (both in transit and at rest)
– Secure socket layer (SSL) protocols
– Role-based access control for authorized personnel
– Routine data backups and disaster recovery protocols
– Ongoing staff training on data protection and security awareness
7. International Transfers
If your personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or California, we ensure such transfers are made in compliance with applicable laws and subject to appropriate safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or equivalent measures under other regional frameworks.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, and in accordance with applicable retention laws. Basic retention periods include:
– Usage and Technical Data: up to 12 months
– Account and Profile Data: while your account remains active, plus 3 years after closure
– Transaction and Communication Data: up to 7 years to comply with legal and accounting obligations
– Preference Data: maintained until consent is withdrawn or preferences are updated
9. Cookies Policy
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, gather analytics, deliver personalized content, and ensure site functionality. Types of cookies include:
– Essential Cookies: Necessary for the operation of ojermainesimmons.com (e.g., authentication, security).
– Functional Cookies: Enable enhanced features and personalization.
– Analytical Cookies: Collect data on website usage and performance (e.g., Google Analytics).
– Performance Cookies: Help improve load times and response functionalities.
10. Cookie Management and GDPR/CCPA Compliance
Upon your first visit to ojermainesimmons.com, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner allowing granular control over cookie settings. You may adjust your preferences or withdraw consent at any time via the cookie settings link located in the website footer.
California residents have the right to opt out of the sale of their personal information, as defined under the CCPA. We do not sell personal information as defined under the CCPA. To exercise any additional rights, please contact [email protected] with “CCPA Request” in the subject line.
11. Special Protections for Children Under 13
The website ojermainesimmons.com is not directed to or intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under the age of 13 without parental consent, we will delete such information as quickly as possible. Parents or guardians with concerns should contact us immediately.
12. Policy Updates and Notifications
We reserve the right to revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, processing activities, or enhanced user protections. Changes will be posted on this page, and where material, users will be notified via prominent site notices or direct communication. Continued use of ojermainesimmons.com constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: ojermainesimmons.com
We are committed to full legal compliance and welcome your inquiries or concerns about data protection, privacy, or your individual rights.