Privacy Policy
Pagan Press Books (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to safeguarding your personal information and upholding your privacy rights. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit or interact with our website (paganpressbooks.com), and it reflects our commitment to data protection in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable data privacy laws.
1. Introduction
We understand the importance of privacy and are fully dedicated to protecting the personal information of our users. This Privacy Policy is intended to provide clear, comprehensive information about how we handle your data and describe your rights and choices regarding your personal information.
2. Scope and Data Controller Role
This Privacy Policy applies to all users of our website paganpressbooks.com. For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, the data controller responsible for your personal data is Pagan Press Books. If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact us at [email protected].
3. Categories of Personal Data We Collect
We may collect, use, store, and transfer various categories of personal data when you interact with our services, including:
a. Usage Data
Information automatically collected from your device when you access the website, including your browser type, internet protocol (IP) address, operating system, referring URLs, device identifiers, duration of visit, and pages viewed.
b. Account Data
Personal information you provide when registering for an account, such as your full name, email address, mailing address, and telephone number.
c. Profile Data
Data relating to your preferences, purchase history, chosen products or services, account settings, and any other behavioral or preference data while using our website.
d. Communication Data
Records of your direct interactions with us, such as emails, support inquiries, feedback, and historical communication content, including timestamps and correspondence records.
e. Technical Data
Details relevant to the configuration and usage of your device(s), including operating system specifications, browser configurations, connectivity data, and other network or technical diagnostic data.
f. Transaction Data
Information related to your purchases, including payment method, billing address, transaction history, and delivery and shipping details.
g. Preference Data
Consent settings for marketing communications, newsletter subscriptions, and indicated interests in products, services, or content.
4. Legal Bases for Processing Personal Data
Under the GDPR and relevant privacy legislation, we rely on the following lawful bases to process your personal data:
– Consent: When you expressly grant us permission to process your information for specific purposes, such as receiving newsletters.
– Contract: When processing is necessary to perform a contract or supply our services to you.
– Legal Obligation: When processing is required to comply with a legal obligation (such as tax laws or court orders).
– Legitimate Interests: When processing is in our lawful interest, provided that such interest is not overridden by your data protection rights.
5. Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location and applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights:
– Right of Access: You may request access to the personal data we hold about you.
– Right of Rectification: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal and operational limitations.
– Right to Restrict Processing: You may request that we limit our processing of your personal data in certain scenarios.
– Right to Data Portability: You can request a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format of your personal data.
– Right to Object: You may object to the processing of your data where we rely on legitimate interest or where data is processed for direct marketing.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
6. Security Measures
We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and organizational measures to ensure the protection of your personal data, including but not limited to:
– Use of encryption technologies to safeguard sensitive information
– Restriction of data access to authorized personnel only
– Regular data backups and secure storage practices
– Mandatory privacy and security training for staff
While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.
7. International Transfers
Your personal data may be transferred and processed outside your country of residence, including to countries that may not offer the same level of data protection. When such transfers occur, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including the use of Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or compliance agreements recognized under the GDPR and relevant international data protection frameworks.
8. Data Retention
We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy and to comply with legal, regulatory, accounting, or reporting obligations. Retention periods may differ depending on the category of information:
– Transaction and Account Data: Retained for up to 7 years for accounting and tax compliance
– Profile and Usage Data: Retained for up to 3 years from the last interaction
– Communication Data: Retained for up to 3 years for service consistency and dispute resolution
– Marketing Preference Data: Retained until you withdraw consent or request deletion
9. Cookie Policy
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience on paganpressbooks.com. Cookies may be categorized as follows:
– Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality (e.g., login sessions, shopping cart usage)
– Functional Cookies: Enable personalization and enhance usability
– Analytics Cookies: Provide insights into user interactions and site performance (e.g., Google Analytics)
– Performance Cookies: Help us evaluate website performance and improve responsiveness
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
Upon visiting our website, you will be presented with options to manage your cookie preferences in compliance with GDPR and CCPA obligations. You may accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can also change or withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or interacting with our cookie banner.
Under CCPA, you may opt out of certain “sales” or “sharing” of personal data as defined by California law. While we do not sell personal data in the conventional sense, you may exercise your rights by contacting us at [email protected].
11. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received personal data from a child, we will delete such data from our records promptly. Parents or legal guardians who believe that we may have collected data from their child should contact us using the contact information provided.
12. Policy Updates
We may revise this Privacy Policy at our discretion to reflect changes in our operations, data protection laws, or technological advancements. When updates occur, we will revise the content without issuing specific date notices. You are encouraged to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our data practices.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://paganpressbooks.com
We are committed to compliance with all applicable data protection laws and take your privacy seriously. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any concerns regarding your privacy or data rights.