Privacy Policy for ThinkingClarely.com
1. Introduction
At ThinkingClarely.com, your privacy is of paramount importance. We are committed to safeguarding the personal data of our users, customers, and website visitors. As a trusted digital platform, we process personal information in a lawful, fair, and transparent manner, ensuring compliance with all applicable 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, store, and protect your personal data when you access or use ThinkingClarely.com (the “Website”).
2. Scope of the Policy and Role of the Data Controller
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data collected from individuals who access or use ThinkingClarely.com. For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, ThinkingClarely.com acts as the “data controller” when determining the purposes and means of processing your personal data.
If you have questions about how your data is processed, or wish to exercise your privacy rights, you can contact us at [email protected].
3. Categories of Data We Process
We collect and process the following categories of personal data, depending on your interaction with the Website:
a. Usage Data
Collected automatically when you visit the Website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, time spent on pages, and session timestamps.
b. Account Data
Provided voluntarily when creating an account or subscribing to services, which may include full name, physical address, email address, telephone number, and login credentials.
c. Profile Data
Collected through your interactions with the Website and your preferences, interests, browsing behavior, engagement history, and any products or services previously purchased.
d. Communication Data
Includes records of your communications with us, including emails, helpdesk inquiries, support tickets, chat messages, feedback, and messaging history.
e. Technical Data
Data from your device used to access ThinkingClarely.com, including device identifiers, system configuration, language settings, geographic location (where applicable), and connection data.
f. Transaction Data
Details regarding any purchases or transactions concluded via the Website, including payment method, billing and shipping information, date and time of transactions, and purchase history.
g. Preference Data
Marketing preferences, interest selections, opt-in or opt-out choices for communications, and consent preferences regarding cookies or promotional information.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We process your personal data on the following legal bases:
– Consent: When you have given clear permission for us to process your data (e.g., for email marketing or personalized experiences).
– Contract: When processing is necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations with you (e.g., product delivery or account registration).
– Legitimate Interest: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests and not overridden by your individual rights (e.g., improving website functionality or customer service).
– Legal Obligation: Where processing is necessary to comply with a legal or regulatory requirement.
5. Your Rights
You have several rights under the GDPR and CCPA, which may vary depending on your location. These include:
– Right of Access: You may request access to the personal data we hold about you.
– Right to Rectification: You may request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): You may request the deletion of your data, subject to legal or contractual limitations.
– Right to Restriction of Processing: You may request to limit the processing of your data under certain conditions.
– Right to Data Portability: You may request to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format for use elsewhere.
To exercise any of the above rights, contact us at [email protected].
6. Security Measures
We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your personal data. These include:
– Encryption protocols (SSL/TLS) for data in transit.
– Secure storage and access control mechanisms.
– Regular security audits and system updates.
– Employee training and confidentiality obligations.
– Data backup and disaster recovery capabilities.
While we take appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data, no system is entirely immune to potential vulnerabilities or breaches. Should a data breach occur, affected users will be notified without undue delay, as required by law.
7. International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and stored in jurisdictions outside your home country, including jurisdictions not deemed to provide an adequate level of data protection. In such cases, we rely on:
– Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
– Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs) or other appropriate safeguards as per applicable regulations.
We take all reasonable steps to ensure your information remains protected and is treated in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, including:
– Usage and Technical Data: Up to 24 months
– Account and Communication Data: As long as your account is active and up to 6 years thereafter
– Transaction Data: Retained for up to 7 years for tax and legal compliance
– Preference and Profile Data: Until you withdraw consent or delete your account
After these periods, data will be securely deleted or anonymized for analytical purposes.
9. Cookie Policy
ThinkingClarely.com uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and gather insights into website usage. We use the following types of cookies:
– Essential Cookies: Required for core functionality (e.g., navigation, security).
– Functional Cookies: Enable personalization and enhanced website features.
– Analytical Cookies: Assist in analyzing website traffic and usage patterns through tools such as Google Analytics.
– Performance Cookies: Monitor and improve technical performance and user experience.
10. Cookie Management & Compliance
We obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device in accordance with GDPR and CCPA regulations. You can manage cookie settings via:
– Our cookie consent management platform available on the Website,
– Modifying your browser preferences to accept or reject specific types of cookies,
– Revoking your prior consent through our cookie preferences interface.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
11. Protection of Children’s Privacy
ThinkingClarely.com is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that data from a child under 13 has been collected, we will delete such data promptly. Parents or guardians with concerns about children’s data may contact us at [email protected].
12. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in legal obligations, technology, or business practices. Any material changes will be communicated via the Website or through direct communication as appropriate. Continued use of the Website constitutes your acceptance of any revised terms.
13. Contact
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://thinkingclarely.com
We are committed to handling your concerns promptly and transparently.
This Privacy Policy is intended to affirm our full compliance with the GDPR, CCPA, and all applicable data protection laws. For additional information or assistance regarding your data privacy rights, please reach out to [email protected].