Privacy Policy for willvarner.com
1. Introduction
At willvarner.com, we are deeply committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. We understand the sensitivity of personal data and recognize our responsibility to ensure its security and responsible use. This Privacy Policy details how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information, and outlines your rights under applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
We encourage you to read this Policy carefully. By accessing or using willvarner.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the practices described herein.
2. Scope of Policy and Data Controller Role
This Privacy Policy applies to all users of the website located at willvarner.com (the “Site”), including visitors, customers, and registered account holders. willvarner.com is the data controller as defined under relevant data protection legislation, meaning we determine the purposes and means of processing your personal data.
For any inquiries regarding your personal data or this Policy, you may contact us at [email protected].
3. Categories of Data We Process
We collect and process the following categories of personal data, as explained below:
a) Usage Data
Information about how you use the Site, including but not limited to IP address, browser type and version, referring URLs, access dates and times, geographical location, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and other diagnostic data collected through server logs and analytics tools.
b) Account Data
Information you provide when creating an account or placing an order, including your full name, billing and shipping address, email address, and telephone number.
c) Profile Data
Information relating to your transactions, preferences, purchase history, account settings, content interactions, and behavioral tendencies on the Site.
d) Communication Data
Information provided in support inquiries, messages, interactions with our customer service team, and any other communications you initiate with us.
e) Technical Data
Information about your device and systems used to access the Site, such as device type, operating system, browser settings, system language, and Internet service provider.
f) Transaction Data
Details of transactions made through willvarner.com, including payment card or payment platform information (masked, partial data only), delivery details, invoices, and receipts.
g) Preference Data
Marketing and communication preferences, subscription status, opt-in/opt-out selections, and expressed interests related to our products and services.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We process your personal information based on one or more of the following lawful grounds under GDPR and CCPA:
– Consent: Where you have provided explicit consent for processing specific data for defined purposes.
– Contract: Where processing is necessary to fulfill a contract with you or to take steps at your request prior to entering a contract.
– Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided these are not overridden by your rights.
– Legal Obligation: Where we are required to process your data to comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
5. Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you have the right to:
– Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
– Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
– Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal limitations.
– Restriction: Request a limitation on how we process your data.
– Data Portability: Request to receive your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
– Objection: Object to certain types of data processing, including marketing and profiling.
– Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
6. Security Measures
We implement robust technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include, but are not limited to:
– Secure encryption protocols (SSL/TLS) for data transmission.
– Role-based access controls and internal authentication systems.
– Policy-driven data handling procedures and staff training.
– Regular security assessments and data backups.
Despite our efforts, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee absolute security but strive to protect your data to the maximum extent possible.
7. International Transfers
Where necessary, your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your jurisdiction, including the United States, where willvarner.com is hosted. We ensure that any such transfers are conducted in accordance with applicable data protection laws through mechanisms such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), adequacy decisions, or other recognized safeguards.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, including satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Retention periods vary by data category:
– Usage, Technical, and Preference Data: Retained for up to 24 months.
– Account and Profile Data: Retained as long as your account remains active and up to 3 years thereafter.
– Transaction Data: Retained for a minimum of 7 years for tax and legal obligations.
– Communication Data: Retained for up to 2 years after final communication.
9. Cookie Policy
willvarner.com uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze usage, and enable key website functionality.
Types of cookies we use:
– Essential Cookies: Required for the basic functioning of the Site, including authentication and user sessions.
– Functional Cookies: Help remember your preferences and choices to personalize your experience.
– Analytical Cookies: Collect aggregated data on website traffic, popular pages, and user interactions (e.g., Google Analytics).
– Performance Cookies: Monitor and improve site performance.
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
By accessing willvarner.com, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to accept or manage cookie preferences, in line with GDPR and CCPA requirements.
You can also manage cookies by adjusting your browser settings, or by updating your consent choices at any time through the cookie preference tool available on the Site. California users may exercise their “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” rights by contacting us via [email protected].
11. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13 without verified parental consent, we will take appropriate steps to delete such data promptly.
12. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal obligations, business practices, or user feedback. When changes are material, we will provide appropriate notice through the Site or other communication methods. Continued use of the Site indicates your acceptance of the updated terms.
13. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, our data handling practices, or your rights under applicable privacy laws, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://willvarner.com
We are fully committed to maintaining your trust through responsible data practices and compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable privacy regulations. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any privacy concerns.