Privacy Policy for Scrollventure
1. Introduction: Our Commitment to Privacy and Data Protection
At Scrollventure, we are committed to safeguarding your personal data and upholding your privacy rights. Protecting your information and ensuring a secure online experience are foundational principles of our operations. This Privacy Policy explains how Scrollventure collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you visit or interact with our website (scrollventure.com). We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable data protection laws.
By accessing or using our services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Scope of Policy and Data Controller Role
This Privacy Policy applies to all users who access scrollventure.com or use any associated services, whether as casual visitors or registered users. As the data controller, Scrollventure determines the purposes and means of processing your personal data. For the purpose of data protection laws, Scrollventure is the party responsible for your personal information.
3. Categories of Data Processed
To provide, maintain, and improve our services, Scrollventure may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
a) Usage Data
Includes information such as browser type and version, IP address, time zone setting, operating system, referral source, length of visit, and website navigation paths. This data helps us analyze trends, administer the website, and improve user experience.
b) Account Data
Includes data provided when you create an account or fill in forms, such as your full name, email address, postal address, and phone number.
c) Profile Data
Includes information you submit regarding your preferences, product selections, marketing responses, browsing behavior, and purchase history.
d) Communication Data
Includes records of your communications with us, including support inquiries, contact forms, emails, and feedback submissions.
e) Technical Data
Includes device identifiers, browser plug-in types and versions, internet service provider information, screen resolution, and other system configuration details.
f) Transaction Data
Includes details related to purchases or services you request, such as order history, billing details, delivery address, and payment confirmation.
g) Preference Data
Includes information about your consent to receive marketing communications, survey responses, interests, and communication preferences.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We rely on the following lawful bases, as defined by the GDPR, to process your personal data:
– Legitimate Interest: To operate, maintain, and improve the functionality and security of scrollventure.com, and to understand how our services are used.
– Contractual Necessity: To fulfill orders, process payments, and manage customer relationships.
– Consent: For sending marketing materials, using non-essential cookies, and processing data where permission is explicitly required.
– Legal Obligation: Where processing is necessary to comply with a legal or regulatory requirement.
5. Your Rights Under Data Protection Law
Under GDPR and CCPA, users have the following rights concerning their personal data:
– Right of Access: Request a copy of personal data that we hold about you.
– Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal restrictions.
– Right to Restriction: Request that we suspend the processing of your personal data under certain conditions.
– Right to Portability: Receive personal data you have provided to us in a structured, machine-readable format.
– Right to Object: Challenge certain types of processing, including direct marketing and profiling.
CCPA residents also have the right to:
– Know what personal data is collected, used, shared, or sold.
– Opt-out of the sale of personal information.
– Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected].
6. Security Measures
We implement robust security measures to safeguard your personal data, including:
– Encryption of data in transit and at rest.
– Access control measures restricting staff access to personal information.
– Regular data backups and system update protocols.
– Ongoing privacy and security training for employees.
Despite our efforts, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure; therefore, while we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
7. International Transfers
To operate effectively, Scrollventure may transfer data outside of your country, including to jurisdictions that may not provide the same level of data protection. In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:
– Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
– Verification of adequate data protection laws in the destination country.
– Binding corporate rules or certification frameworks when applicable.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or to comply with legal, accounting, or reporting obligations.
– Usage Data: Up to 24 months from the date of collection.
– Account and Profile Data: Retained for the duration of your account, and up to 6 years after closure for recordkeeping purposes.
– Communication Data: Retained up to 3 years from the last correspondence.
– Transaction Data: Retained for up to 7 years to comply with financial and tax record obligations.
– Preference Data: Maintained until consent is withdrawn, or the data is no longer needed.
9. Cookie Policy
scrollventure.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze trends, and deliver personalized content. We categorize our cookies as:
– Essential Cookies: Necessary for core functionality of the website, such as account access and security features.
– Functional Cookies: Remember preferences and choices to provide a more personalized experience.
– Analytics Cookies: Collect data about user behavior, such as pages visited and bounce rates, to improve performance.
– Performance Cookies: Monitor site performance and detect technical issues for troubleshooting.
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
We adhere to GDPR and CCPA requirements regarding cookies and data tracking. Upon visiting our website, users are presented with a cookie banner that allows them to:
– Accept all cookies.
– Reject all non-essential cookies.
– Manage preferences through a detailed cookie control interface.
You can also manage or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect your ability to use some functionalities on scrollventure.com.
11. Special Protections for Children
Scrollventure does not knowingly collect or process personal data from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that such data has been submitted without appropriate parental consent, we will take immediate steps to delete the data and, where necessary, deactivate the associated account. If you believe we may have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us at [email protected].
12. Policy Updates and User Notifications
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or updates in legal and regulatory requirements. Any significant modifications will be communicated via our website or directly to registered users. We encourage all users to regularly review this page for the latest information on our privacy practices.
13. Contact
For any questions, concerns, or notices regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
Scrollventure
Email: [email protected]
Website: scrollventure.com
We are committed to complying with all applicable data protection laws and safeguarding your personal information. If you have any privacy concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.