Privacy Policy for gabrc.com
1. Introduction
At gabrc.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal data. We understand the importance of privacy in the digital world and uphold the highest standards of data protection as established under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, process, store, and protect your information whenever you interact with our website or use our services. Our approach is rooted in transparency, accountability, and a privacy-first mindset.
2. Scope of Policy and Role as Data Controller
This Privacy Policy applies to all users of gabrc.com and any associated services, communications, and digital properties. It governs the processing of personal data by GabRC, the entity responsible for determining the purposes and means of processing personal information (the “Data Controller”) under applicable data protection laws.
For any privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at: [email protected].
3. Categories of Data We Process
We collect and process the following categories of personal data:
a) Usage Data
Includes information about your browser type, IP address, access timestamps, pages visited, referring URLs, session durations, and interaction data collected through cookies and analytics tools.
b) Account Data
When you register or create an account, we collect your full name, email address, phone number, home or shipping address, and other contact details necessary to manage your account.
c) Profile Data
Encompasses your user preferences, past purchases, interaction history, behavioral patterns on the website, and any feedback or survey responses you choose to provide.
d) Communication Data
Includes your support inquiries, messages submitted via our contact forms, email correspondence, and chat history with customer service.
e) Technical Data
Collects information about the devices and technologies you use to access gabrc.com, including operating systems, screen resolution, browser configurations, language preferences, and hardware identifiers.
f) Transaction Data
Covers payment details (processed securely via third-party gateways), billing data, shipping details, order history, and payment confirmations.
g) Preference Data
Includes your choices regarding marketing communications, product category interests, content engagement, and consent preferences recorded in compliance with privacy regulations.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We rely on the following lawful bases under GDPR and applicable U.S. privacy laws:
– Consent: For marketing communication, non-essential cookies, and any processing requiring your explicit agreement.
– Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our contractual obligations related to account creation, purchase fulfillment, and customer support.
– Legal Obligation: Where processing is required to comply with legal or regulatory obligations.
– Legitimate Interests: For internal analytics, service improvements, fraud prevention, and maintaining the security of gabrc.com, provided such interests are not overridden by your fundamental rights.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights in relation to your personal data:
– Right of Access: Request information about the data we hold concerning you.
– Right to Rectification: Request corrections to your personal data if incomplete or inaccurate.
– Right to Erasure: Request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal exceptions.
– Right to Restriction: Ask us to limit processing of your personal data under certain conditions.
– Right to Data Portability: Request your information in a structured format for transfer to another controller.
– Right to Object: Object to data processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
6. Security Measures
We employ robust technical and organizational safeguards to protect your data, including:
– End-to-end encryption protocols for sensitive information.
– Role-based access management to restrict access to authorized personnel.
– Redundant secure backups and disaster recovery plans.
– Comprehensive employee training on data protection policies and practices.
We continuously monitor and improve our security infrastructure to ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of your data.
7. International Transfers
Personal data may be processed in jurisdictions outside your country of residence, including the United States. In such instances, we implement appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission, to ensure an adequate level of protection consistent with data protection laws.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy or as otherwise permitted by law. Specific timeframes include:
– Account Data: Retained as long as your account remains active.
– Communication Data: Stored for up to 3 years after your last interaction.
– Transaction Data: Retained for 7 years to comply with financial and legal obligations.
– Preference and Usage Data: Retained for a maximum of 2 years unless renewed or withdrawn earlier.
9. Cookie Policy
gabrc.com uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, understand user behavior, and personalize content. We classify these technologies as:
– Essential Cookies: Necessary for functionality such as authentication and secure access.
– Functional Cookies: Enhance usability and remember your settings.
– Analytics Cookies: Collect statistical data to help improve site performance.
– Performance Cookies: Monitor loading times, error rates, and general responsiveness.
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
In compliance with GDPR and CCPA, we provide a cookie consent banner upon first visit, allowing users to opt in or out of non-essential cookies. You may update your cookie preferences at any time through our Cookie Settings tool or by configuring your browser settings.
Visitors from California may also exercise their right to opt out of the sale or sharing of their personal information, as defined under CCPA, by using dedicated opt-out links or contacting us directly at [email protected].
11. Protection for Children
gabrc.com does not knowingly collect data from anyone under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has submitted personal data, please contact us immediately. We will act promptly to remove such information and take any necessary measures in accordance with applicable laws.
12. Policy Updates
We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in legal, technical, or business developments. Where required by law, we will notify users of significant changes and, when necessary, obtain consent for such changes. Continued use of gabrc.com signifies your acceptance of the revised policy.
13. Contact
If you have any questions, requests, or concerns related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please reach out to us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://gabrc.com
We are committed to ensuring your data privacy rights are respected and upheld in full.
GabRC is fully compliant with applicable privacy regulations including GDPR and CCPA. For further clarifications or to exercise your rights, please contact us directly.