Privacy Policy

1. Commitment to Privacy and Data Protection

At ojermainesimmons.com, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you visit or interact with our website. Our practices are designed to align with the strictest privacy regulations, including the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), ensuring transparency, security, and your ability to control your personal information.

2. Scope of This Policy and the Role of Data Controller

This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data collected through ojermainesimmons.com (the “Site”) and any associated digital services. For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, ojermainesimmons.com acts as the “data controller,” which means we determine the purpose and method of processing your personal information.

If you have any questions regarding this policy or your data, you may contact us at [email protected].

3. Categories of Personal Data Processed

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

a. Usage Data
Includes data such as your IP address, browser type and version, device information, time zone settings, referring URLs, pages viewed, session times, and website navigation patterns.

b. Account Data
Includes identifying information like your full name, mailing address, email address, phone number, or other contact details you provide when creating or managing an account.

c. Profile Data
Consists of your username, password, interests, preferences, feedback, survey responses, and behavioral data related to your interactions with our content and services.

d. Communication Data
Includes correspondence you have with us, such as customer service inquiries, support requests, or communication submitted via contact forms.

e. Technical Data
Includes data from your device used to access the Site, such as operating system, device type, browser plug-in types and versions, hardware model, and other configuration information.

f. Transaction Data
Includes payment information (e.g., billing address, partial credit/debit card details), transaction history, shipping address, and fulfillment details related to purchases.

g. Preference Data
Includes your opt-in or opt-out choices for newsletters, marketing communications, and your expressed interests in products and services offered through ojermainesimmons.com.

4. Legal Bases for Processing Personal Data

We process your personal data based on the following lawful grounds:

– Consent: Where you have voluntarily provided information and explicitly consented to its processing.
– Contractual Necessity: Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which you are a party.
– Legitimate Interests: Where we have a legitimate business purpose that does not override your fundamental rights and freedoms.
– Legal Obligation: Where processing is required for compliance with applicable legal or regulatory obligations.

5. Your Data Protection Rights

Subject to the GDPR and CCPA, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:

– Right of Access: To request a copy of the data we hold about you.
– Right of Rectification: To request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
– Right to Erasure (“Right to Be Forgotten”): To request deletion of your personal data where lawful and applicable.
– Right to Restrict Processing: To request the restriction of processing under specific conditions.
– Right to Data Portability: To receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format to transmit to another controller.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

6. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal data. These include but are not limited to: encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest, role-based access controls, secure server infrastructure, regular data backups, and staff privacy training. We continually assess and update our security protocols to ensure the highest standards of protection.

7. International Transfers of Data

We may transfer your personal data outside of your country of residence, including to countries that may not provide the same level of data protection laws. In such cases, we use appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission, to ensure your personal data is afforded adequate protection.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and processed, or to comply with legal, regulatory, accounting, or reporting requirements. Retention periods include:

– Account Data: Retained for the entire duration your account is active and thereafter as required by law.
– Transaction Data: Retained for up to 7 years to comply with tax and auditing requirements.
– Communication Data: Retained for up to 3 years following last contact.
– Usage and Technical Data: Retained for up to 12 months for analytics and security purposes.

9. Cookie Policy

ojermainesimmons.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze usage patterns. Cookies we use fall into the following categories:

– Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic site functionality, such as login or navigation.
– Functional Cookies: Enable enhanced features like language preferences or content customization.
– Analytical Cookies: Collect anonymous information to help us understand website traffic and user interaction.
– Performance Cookies: Help optimize speed and performance for improved user experience.

10. Cookie Management and Legal Compliance

Upon visiting ojermainesimmons.com, users in applicable jurisdictions will be presented with the option to manage cookie preferences. You may accept, reject, or customize your consent for non-essential cookies using the cookie banner or settings. Additionally, browser settings allow you to block or delete cookies at any time.

We comply with the GDPR’s prior consent requirement for non-essential cookies and the CCPA’s requirement to provide a “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link if applicable.

11. Protection of Children’s Privacy

ojermainesimmons.com does not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will promptly delete it from our records. Parents or guardians with concerns about their child’s data may contact us at [email protected].

12. Updates to This Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy at our discretion to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory changes. In the event of material changes, we will notify users by updating the policy on this page and, where appropriate, provide additional notice (e.g., via email or platform notice). Continued use of the Site after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://ojermainesimmons.com

We are committed to full compliance with applicable privacy regulations and welcome any inquiries regarding your data rights or this policy.