Privacy Policy for robertapplebaum.com
1. Introduction
At robertapplebaum.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy and upholding the highest standards of data protection. We understand the importance of personal data and strive to collect, use, and retain it responsibly and transparently. This Privacy Policy outlines how we handle the personal information of users and visitors and reflects our commitment to maintaining your trust and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended.
2. Scope of Policy and Data Controller Role
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data collected through your use of the website located at robertapplebaum.com (“Site”) and any services offered through the Site. We, Robert Applebaum, are the data controller with respect to the personal data processed through this website. As data controller, we determine the purposes and means for processing your personal data.
If you have any questions regarding this policy or your personal data, you may contact us at: [email protected].
3. Categories of Data We Process
We collect and process the following categories of personal data:
a. Usage Data
Information about your interaction with our Site, such as your IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, pages visited, referring URLs, and session duration.
b. Account Data
Any information submitted directly by you when you create an account or engage with our services, including your name, billing/shipping address, email address, and phone number.
c. Profile Data
Details such as your preferences, purchase history, behavior on the Site, and responses to surveys or promotions.
d. Communication Data
Records of communications between you and us, including emails, support requests, inquiry histories, or any other correspondence.
e. Technical Data
Information collected from your device including internet connectivity, operating system type and version, hardware type, device identifiers, language settings, and browser configurations.
f. Transaction Data
Details regarding payments and transactions you make with us, including billing data, payment method details, timestamps, and delivery information.
g. Preference Data
Your consent to receive marketing communications from us, your notification preferences, product or content interests, and related selections.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We process personal data only when there is a lawful basis to do so, including:
– Consent: Where you have explicitly consented to the processing of your personal data for one or more specified purposes, such as for receiving marketing materials.
– Contractual Necessity: To perform our obligations under a contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering a contract.
– Legitimate Interests: To pursue our legitimate interests in a way that does not override your rights and freedoms, such as improving our services, ensuring website security, and customer support.
– Legal Obligations: Where processing is required to comply with statutory duties or legal processes.
5. Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
– Right of Access – To obtain a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
– Right to Rectification – To request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Right to Erasure – To request deletion of your personal data where there is no longer a legitimate reason for us to retain it.
– Right to Restrict Processing – To request a pause on processing while a complaint or correction request is pending.
– Right to Portability – To receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and to transmit it to another data controller.
To exercise any of the above rights, please contact us at [email protected].
6. Security Measures
We implement a range of technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, disclosure, or destruction, including but not limited to:
– Encryption of data during transit and at rest
– Multi-layered access controls with role-based restrictions
– Ongoing cybersecurity audits and vulnerability assessments
– Routine data backups and recovery protocols
– Staff training and confidentiality agreements
7. International Transfers
Where personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or other jurisdictions with robust data protection laws, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place. These may include:
– Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
– Adequacy decisions by the relevant supervisory authorities
– Binding corporate rules or lawful exemption grounds, as required
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Specific retention periods include:
– Account and profile data: retained for the duration of your relationship with us and for up to 7 years afterward for legal and audit purposes
– Communication data: retained for 3 years following the last interaction
– Transaction data: retained for up to 7 years in compliance with tax and regulatory obligations
– Usage and technical data: retained for up to 2 years to analyze trends and improve performance
– Marketing preferences: retained for as long as you are subscribed to such communications or until you withdraw your consent
9. Cookie Policy
Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies fall into the following categories:
– Essential Cookies: Necessary for the functioning of the site and cannot be switched off.
– Functional Cookies: Enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
– Analytics Cookies: Help us understand user behavior to improve our website (e.g. Google Analytics).
– Performance Cookies: Monitor the effectiveness and speed of our services.
These cookies may be placed by us or by third-party providers whose services we use.
10. Cookie Management and Compliance with GDPR & CCPA
Upon visiting robertapplebaum.com, you will be prompted to set your cookie preferences. You may accept, reject, or customize your cookie choices and manage them at any time via our “Cookie Settings” link in the website footer.
In compliance with CCPA and GDPR:
– California residents may opt out of the sale or sharing of their personal data.
– EU/EEA users are given the ability to consent explicitly prior to setting non-essential cookies.
11. Special Protections for Children
robertapplebaum.com does not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, it will be promptly deleted. Parents or guardians who believe a child has provided us with personal information without their consent should contact us at [email protected].
12. Policy Updates and User Notifications
We reserve the right to amend or update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any substantive changes affecting your rights will be communicated via prominent notice on our Site or via direct communication where appropriate. We encourage users to review this Privacy Policy from time to time to stay informed of how we are protecting your data.
13. Contact
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please reach out to us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://robertapplebaum.com
We are committed to full regulatory compliance and ensuring your personal information is handled with care and in accordance with applicable data protection standards. Please contact us directly with any privacy-related concerns or requests.