Privacy Policy for niceties-token.com
1. Introduction
At niceties-token.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”), we value your privacy and are fully committed to protecting the personal data of our users, visitors, and customers. We understand the trust you place in us when you visit our website, communicate with us, or engage with our services. In full alignment with the applicable privacy regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), this Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your personal data, along with your rights and choices relating to that information.
2. Scope of Policy and Data Controller Role
This Privacy Policy applies to all users who interact with niceties-token.com via our website or associated services. For all personal data collected through this website, the data controller, under GDPR, is niceties-token.com. For the purposes of CCPA, we act as a Business when handling personal data of California residents. This policy extends to all data collected online through our website, customer service communications, and our digital interfaces.
3. Categories of Data We Process
We may collect and process the following categories of data:
a) Usage Data
Information automatically collected during your interactions with niceties-token.com. This includes your IP address, browser type, browsing actions and patterns, time zone, geographic location, operating system, and referring website URLs.
b) Account Data
Details collected during registration or account creation, including full name, postal address, email address, and telephone number.
c) Profile Data
Preferences, behavioral data, and engagement metrics such as your purchase history, product interests, browsing behavior, wish lists, and feedback provided.
d) Communication Data
Any data arising from support requests, inquiries, or other interactions with our customer service or communication channels, including chat transcripts, email exchanges, and submitted forms.
e) Technical Data
Information relating to your device, such as device identifiers, system configurations, hardware model, mobile carrier, and software settings.
f) Transaction Data
Details of purchases or transactions conducted on niceties-token.com, including payment card or other financial data (processed by third-party payment services), billing information, delivery addresses, order history, and other transaction metadata.
g) Preference Data
Marketing preferences and opt-in/opt-out status for newsletters, surveys, promotional offers, and communications regarding product or service interests.
4. Legal Bases for Processing Personal Data
We rely on several lawful bases for collecting and processing personal data under the GDPR:
– Consent: Where you have freely given your explicit consent for us to use your personal data for a specific purpose, including for marketing.
– Contractual Necessity: Processing necessary to perform our obligations under a contract with you, such as to deliver goods or services you requested.
– Legal Obligations: Where processing is required to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
– Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate interests and those interests do not override your fundamental rights and freedoms—for instance, maintaining network security, improving site functionality, or analyzing user engagement.
Under the CCPA, we may collect and use Personal Information (PI) as defined by the Act. We do not sell personal data collected through niceties-token.com.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
a) Right of Access
You have the right to obtain confirmation regarding the data we hold about you and request a copy of such data.
b) Right to Rectification
You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information about you.
c) Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”)
You can request deletion of your personal data, unless legal obligations or legitimate interests require retention.
d) Right to Restriction of Processing
You can ask us to suspend the processing of your data in limited circumstances, such as where its accuracy is contested.
e) Right to Data Portability
Where processing is based on consent or contract and automation, you can request a copy of your personal data in a commonly used machine-readable format to transfer to another controller.
California residents may also exercise the following rights under the CCPA:
– Right to Know about the personal information we collect and how we use it.
– Right to Delete certain personal information we maintain about you.
– Right to Opt-Out of the sale of personal information (note: we do not sell personal data).
– Right to Non-Discrimination for exercising your rights.
To exercise any of the above rights, please contact us at [email protected].
6. Security Measures
We employ industry-standard security protocols to protect your personal data. These include:
– Encryption of data in transit and at rest using advanced algorithms.
– Role-based and limited access control for authorized personnel only.
– Regular security audits and software patches.
– Secure backups stored in compliance with applicable security guidelines.
– Employee privacy training and awareness programs to mitigate internal risks.
While we strive to use commercial means to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is absolutely secure.
7. International Transfers
Some of your personal data may be transferred to, and processed in, countries other than your country of residence, including jurisdictions that may not provide the same level of data protection. When we transfer personal data outside of the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission and compliance with GDPR and CCPA requirements.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:
– Usage and Technical Data: Up to 12 months for analytics and debugging.
– Account and Profile Data: As long as the account remains active and up to 3 years post-closure.
– Transaction Data: Retained for up to 7 years to meet tax, accounting, and anti-fraud requirements.
– Communication Data: Retained for up to 2 years to support customer service and legal inquiries.
– Marketing Preferences: Retained until you withdraw your consent.
After the expiration of applicable retention periods, we will securely delete or anonymize your personal data.
9. Cookie Policy
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. These include:
– Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality, login sessions, and transaction processing.
– Functional Cookies: Remember user preferences and site settings.
– Analytics Cookies: Collect usage data to help us improve site performance and user experience.
– Performance Cookies: Measure site responsiveness and downtime for operational enhancement.
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
Upon visiting niceties-token.com, you will be given the opportunity to accept or manage your cookie preferences in compliance with GDPR and CCPA. You may also adjust browser settings to block or delete cookies at any time. Note, however, that disabling essential cookies may impair core website functionality.
We honor Do Not Track (DNT) signals and do not collect tracking information from users who have enabled this setting in their web browser. California residents may also exercise their right to opt out of data processing involving non-essential cookies using the same interface.
11. Special Protections for Children Under 13
niceties-token.com is not intended for use by anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected personal data from a child under 13, please contact us at [email protected], and we will take immediate steps to remove and delete that information.
12. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy at our discretion and without prior individual notice. Any material changes will be communicated clearly on our website. We encourage users to periodically review this page to stay informed about how we protect their personal data.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests about this Privacy Policy, your personal data, or your rights under applicable law, please contact our Privacy Team at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://niceties-token.com
We are committed to ensuring data protection and user privacy remain integral to our operations and are compliant with all applicable data protection legislation, including GDPR and CCPA.