Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
At justinbiebercountdown.com (“we”, “our”, or “us”), your privacy is of paramount importance. We are fully committed to safeguarding the personal data of all visitors, users, and customers of our website. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”), the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), and other applicable data protection laws. We are dedicated to maintaining transparency and giving you control over your personal information.
2. Scope of Policy and Data Controller Role
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data processed via our website, justinbiebercountdown.com, and any associated services. For the purpose of applicable data protection laws, justinbiebercountdown.com acts as the data controller with respect to the processing of your personal data.
3. Categories of Data We Process
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
a. Usage Data: This includes details about how you access and use our website such as IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, device model, operating system, pages visited, referring URLs, and session information.
b. Account Data: If you create an account or provide information through forms, we may collect your full name, email address, postal address, phone number, and similar identifiers.
c. Profile Data: This incorporates user behavior data, preferences such as countdown themes, purchase history (if applicable), and survey responses.
d. Communication Data: Includes any correspondence you send to us, such as inquiries, support requests, or communications via contact forms and email.
e. Technical Data: Information collected from your device’s operating system, device type, system configuration, and diagnostic information related to performance or errors.
f. Transaction Data: Should you make a purchase or donation on justinbiebercountdown.com, we collect data relating to products or services purchased, billing address, payment methods (via secure third-party processors), and any related delivery information.
g. Preference Data: Records of your consent to receive marketing materials, your interaction with such materials, and any preferences you have expressed regarding communications or product categories of interest.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We process your personal data under the following lawful bases as permitted by the GDPR and CCPA:
– Consent: When you affirmatively provide consent for a specific purpose, such as subscribing to a newsletter.
– Contract: Where processing is necessary to fulfill a contract with you, such as providing purchased services.
– Legal Obligation: When we are required to process data to comply with a legal or regulatory obligation.
– Legitimate Interests: Processing needed for the purposes of our legitimate interests, provided such interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms. This includes improving our website, marketing relevant content, preventing fraud, and safeguarding our digital assets.
5. Your Rights
Under applicable laws, you have the following rights with regards to your personal data:
– Right to Access: You may request access to the personal data we hold about you.
– Right to Rectification: You have the right to request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your data under certain conditions.
– Right to Restriction: You can ask us to suspend the processing of your data.
– Data Portability: You may request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format that can be transferred to another service provider.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. Verification may be required to protect your privacy and security.
6. Security Measures
We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include end-to-end encryption, secure socket layer (SSL) protocols, role-based access controls, periodic system audits, offsite backups, and employee data protection training.
7. International Data Transfers
Where necessary, your information may be transferred, processed, or stored outside of your country of residence, including the European Economic Area (EEA), the United States, or other jurisdictions. In such cases, we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses or other recognized legal mechanisms to ensure adequate safeguards are in place in compliance with GDPR requirements.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal, financial, or reporting obligations. Specific retention periods include:
– Account and Profile Data: Retained for as long as the account remains active or until deletion is requested.
– Transaction Data: Retained for up to seven years for compliance with tax and accounting obligations.
– Communication Data: Retained for two years post last contact unless otherwise required.
– Usage and Technical Data: Generally retained for 12 months for analytics and diagnostics.
9. Cookie Policy
Our website employs cookies and similar tracking technologies for various purposes:
– Essential Cookies: Necessary for the basic functionality of the website (e.g., session management, authentication).
– Functional Cookies: Enhance usability and remember your selections.
– Performance Cookies: Analyze site usage and performance metrics.
– Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the website to improve features and user experience.
10. Cookie Management and Legal Compliance
To comply with GDPR and CCPA requirements, users are given the option to manage their cookie preferences upon first visit. A cookie banner provides the opportunity to accept, reject, or configure cookie settings. You may also change your preferences at any time via the “Cookie Settings” at the bottom of our site or through your browser settings.
Under CCPA, California residents may also opt out of the “sale” of personal information, as defined by law. We do not sell personal data, but any opt-out mechanisms required by the CCPA will be honored.
11. Children’s Privacy
justinbiebercountdown.com is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly solicit or collect personal data from individuals under this age. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will delete it promptly. If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal data to us, please contact us immediately at [email protected].
12. Policy Updates
We reserve the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy at any time in accordance with evolving legal, technical, or operational requirements. Substantive changes to this Policy will be communicated prominently on our website. We encourage users to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, please reach out to us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://justinbiebercountdown.com
We are committed to full compliance with all applicable data privacy regulations, and we welcome any inquiries or feedback related to the protection of your personal information.