Privacy Policy for ApartmentThearpy.com
1. Introduction
At ApartmentThearpy.com, we are committed to safeguarding your privacy and protecting your personal information. We recognize the significance of data protection and are dedicated to complying with all applicable privacy and data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit or interact with our website and services.
2. Scope of Policy and Role of Data Controller
This Privacy Policy applies to all users of ApartmentThearpy.com and its associated services, regardless of their geographical location. For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, ApartmentThearpy.com acts as the “data controller” for the personal data we collect and process. If you have questions regarding how your personal data is managed, you may contact us at [email protected].
3. Categories of Data Processed
We may process a variety of personal data, depending on how you interact with our website:
a. Usage Data:
Includes information about how you access and use ApartmentThearpy.com such as IP address, browser type and version, device identifiers, access times, referring URLs, page views, session duration, and navigation paths.
b. Account Data:
Comprises information you provide upon registration or during account management, including your first and last name, email address, physical mailing address, and phone number.
c. Profile Data:
Consists of your interests, preferences, purchase history, browsing behavior, saved items, and interactions with content or products on ApartmentThearpy.com.
d. Communication Data:
Includes records of your interactions with us, such as support queries, email correspondence, feedback, and contact form submissions.
e. Technical Data:
Comprises device and system-related details such as operating system, screen resolution, hardware platform, language settings, and installed plugins.
f. Transaction Data:
Includes information related to purchases or other financial interactions with our platform, such as order details, payment confirmation, delivery address, and billing history.
g. Preference Data:
Encompasses your choices for marketing communications, newsletters, product categories of interest, and your cookie consent preferences.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We rely on several legal bases to process personal data in accordance with GDPR and CCPA:
– Your consent, where applicable (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
– The necessity of processing for entering into or performing a contract with you (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)
– Our legitimate interests, such as website optimization, fraud prevention, and service improvement (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)
– Compliance with legal obligations (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR)
5. Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, individuals may exercise the following rights in relation to their personal data:
– Right of Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
– Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): Request deletion of personal data, where legally applicable.
– Right to Restriction: Request the restriction of processing where specific conditions are met.
– Right to Data Portability: Receive personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and/or request transfer to a third party.
– Right to Object: Object to processing based on our legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
– Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously given consent without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
Users in California may also opt out of the “sale” of their personal information, request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal data collected, and not be discriminated against for exercising their privacy rights under the CCPA.
To exercise your rights, please email [email protected]. Verification of your identity may be required.
6. Security Measures
ApartmentThearpy.com implements robust data security measures, including but not limited to:
– Industry-standard encryption for data in transit and at rest
– Restricted access controls and role-based permissions
– Regular data backups and secure recovery systems
– Staff training in data protection procedures
– Monitoring of system vulnerabilities and prompt application of security patches
7. International Transfers
If personal data is transferred outside of your country of residence, including to countries that may not offer the same level of data protection, we ensure adequate safeguards are in place. These may include:
– Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
– Transfer assessments and supplementary security measures
– Ensuring processing partners comply with GDPR and CCPA standards
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected, in accordance with legal, regulatory, tax, or accounting requirements. Retention periods include:
– Usage and Technical Data: 12 months
– Account and Profile Data: While the account remains active and up to 3 years thereafter
– Communication Data: Up to 2 years from the last interaction
– Transaction Data: 7 years (to comply with financial and audit obligations)
– Preference Data: Until withdrawn or updated by the user
Once data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.
9. Cookie Policy
We use cookies and similar technologies on ApartmentThearpy.com to improve your experience, analyze traffic, and personalize content and advertisements. Cookies are categorized as follows:
– Essential Cookies: Necessary for core site functionality, such as login and checkout processes.
– Functional Cookies: Allow us to remember your preferences and customization options.
– Analytics Cookies: Help us understand user behavior and improve website performance.
– Performance Cookies: Monitor and improve website responsiveness, loading time, and user interactions.
10. Cookie Management and Regulatory Compliance
In compliance with GDPR and CCPA, we provide clear cookie consent notifications and the ability to manage your preferences. Upon your first visit, you are prompted to accept or decline optional cookies. You can revoke or modify your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using our cookie control panel.
Users in California may opt-out of sale of personal data collected via cookies by clicking the “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” link available in the website footer.
11. Protection for Children Under 13
ApartmentThearpy.com is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13 years of age. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 13, we will take prompt steps to delete it. Parents or guardians who believe their child’s information may have been submitted should contact us at [email protected].
12. Policy Updates and Notification
We reserve the right to revise this Privacy Policy at any time for compliance or operational reasons. You are encouraged to review this page periodically. In the event of material changes to how we process personal information, we will notify users via prominent notice on ApartmentThearpy.com or via direct communication where appropriate.
13. Contact
For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us via email at [email protected]. We are committed to addressing inquiries in a timely and transparent manner.
We remain fully committed to GDPR and CCPA compliance and uphold the principles of privacy, transparency, and accountability. If you have any concerns about your personal data or privacy at ApartmentThearpy.com, we encourage you to reach out to our support team.