Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
At hmstanley.com, the privacy and protection of your personal data is of paramount importance to us. We are fully committed to upholding the highest standards of data privacy in compliance with applicable data protection legislation, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant laws and regulations. This Privacy Policy outlines the manner in which we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you access and interact with our website and related services.
2. Scope of this Policy and Data Controller
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data collected through your use of the website located at hmstanley.com and any affiliated online services or communications. For the purposes of applicable data protection law, the data controller responsible for your personal data is HM Stanley, which may be contacted at [email protected]. This Policy governs our role and responsibilities as the data controller for the collection, usage, disclosure, retention, and safekeeping of your personal data.
3. Categories of Personal Data We Process
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
a. Usage Data
Includes information about how you use our website, such as IP address, browser type, time zone setting, geographical location, pages viewed, session duration, referrals, and clickstream data.
b. Account Data
Includes information you provide when registering an account or making a purchase, such as your full name, billing/shipping address, email address, and telephone number.
c. Profile Data
Includes user preferences, saved items, prior purchases, wish lists, product reviews, and behavior on the platform.
d. Communication Data
Includes records of your interactions with us via customer support inquiries, email communications, live chat interactions, survey responses, and messaging history.
e. Technical Data
Includes device information, operating system details, hardware type, browser plug-ins, internet connection, and system configuration data that enable optimal platform functionality.
f. Transaction Data
Includes payment details (limited to the extent permitted by applicable laws), transaction history, delivery information, fulfillment status, and invoice data.
g. Preference Data
Includes your communication preferences, opt-in consent for newsletters or marketing, topics and products of interest, and survey or feedback preferences.
4. Legal Bases for Processing Personal Data
We rely on the following legal bases to lawfully process personal data:
– Your explicit consent, where required, for processing communications, marketing, and cookies.
– The performance of a contract, including the provision and delivery of goods or services.
– Compliance with legal obligations, such as fraud prevention or accounting.
– Legitimate interests pursued by hmstanley.com, including site optimization, service improvement, and cybersecurity, provided such interests do not unduly infringe your rights.
5. Your Rights
Under applicable privacy regulations, particularly the GDPR and CCPA, you are entitled to exercise the following rights concerning your personal data:
– Right of Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
– Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
– Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): Request deletion of your data under specified conditions.
– Right to Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances.
– Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format and, where technically feasible, have it transferred to another controller.
– Right to Object: Object to data processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
– Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
6. Security Measures
We implement robust technical and organizational safeguards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your personal data. These include, but are not limited to:
– End-to-end encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest.
– Strict access control protocols to limit internal and external data access.
– Regular data backups and disaster recovery mechanisms.
– Cybersecurity monitoring and intrusion detection systems.
– Comprehensive employee privacy and data handling training programs.
7. International Transfers
Where personal data is transferred outside of the European Economic Area (EEA) or other jurisdictions with data protection regulations, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place. These may include the use of Standard Contractual Clauses or binding corporate rules approved by relevant data protection authorities to guarantee an adequate level of data protection in accordance with applicable law.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, contractual, or reporting requirements. The following durations apply:
– Usage Data: Retained for a maximum of 12 months after last site access.
– Account and Profile Data: Retained until account deletion or 5 years after inactivity.
– Communication Data: Retained for up to 3 years post-resolution of inquiry.
– Technical Data: Retained for up to 12 months.
– Transaction Data: Retained for 7 years to comply with legal and financial obligations.
– Preference Data: Retained for 3 years from the date of last interaction or updated consent.
9. Cookie Policy
When you visit hmstanley.com, we use cookies and other trackers to enhance functionality and improve user experience. Our cookies fall into the following categories:
– Essential Cookies: Necessary for site functionality and security. Cannot be disabled.
– Functional Cookies: Enable personalization and improved user settings.
– Analytics Cookies: Collect anonymized statistical data to monitor usage trends.
– Performance Cookies: Optimize site speed, responsiveness, and performance analysis.
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
Under the GDPR and CCPA, you have the right to control the use of non-essential cookies:
– On your first visit to hmstanley.com, a cookie consent banner allows you to manage your preferences.
– You may adjust your cookie settings at any time through the “Cookie Settings” link found at the footer of our website.
– You may also set your browser to block or delete cookies, although this may affect website functionality.
– We honor “Do Not Track” settings and GPC (Global Privacy Control) signals where supported.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe a child has provided personal data on hmstanley.com without proper consent, please contact us promptly at [email protected] so that we may take appropriate steps to remove such data.
12. Policy Updates
We may revise this Privacy Policy at our discretion in response to changes in the legal, technical, or business landscape. Any significant modifications will be communicated to you via notice on hmstanley.com or through direct contact if applicable. Continuous use of our website constitutes acknowledgment of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your privacy rights, lodge a complaint, or request further information on how your data is handled, please write to us at:
We take privacy seriously and endeavor to address all inquiries and requests in accordance with applicable law.
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This Privacy Policy reflects our strong commitment to data protection and regulatory compliance. For any concerns or clarifications regarding your privacy, please do not hesitate to contact us.