Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
At russellcavanagh.com, we are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring the security and integrity of your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information, and reflects our adherence to global privacy regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). We hold your privacy as a fundamental principle and strive to maintain full transparency in our data practices.
2. Scope of Policy and Data Controller Role
This Privacy Policy applies to all users of russellcavanagh.com and covers all personal data collected through our digital platforms, interactions, and services. For purposes of applicable data protection laws, the data controller responsible for your personal information is Russell Cavanagh, who may be contacted at [email protected]. As the data controller, we determine the purposes and means of processing your data and are responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable laws and standards.
3. Categories of Data Processed
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data depending on your interactions with our website:
– Usage Data: includes information such as your browser type and version, IP address, pages visited, time spent on pages, referring websites, and other diagnostic data related to your sessions on russellcavanagh.com.
– Account Data: includes identifiable information such as your full name, postal address, email address, telephone number, and any credentials used to log in or register user accounts.
– Profile Data: includes information about your interests, preferences, feedback, purchase history, and behavioral information derived from your interactions with the site or services.
– Communication Data: includes all communications made with us including customer support queries, contact form submissions, feedback messages, and customer service correspondence.
– Technical Data: includes device-specific data such as hardware model, operating system type and version, browser settings, language preferences, and system configurations relevant to the use of the website.
– Transaction Data: includes payment information (processed securely via third-party providers), order details, billing and delivery addresses, and transaction records stemming from purchases or service subscriptions.
– Preference Data: includes your selections in relation to marketing communications, product interests, and consent preferences regarding how we use your data for direct outreach.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We process personal data under the following legal bases:
– Consent: When you provide clear and explicit permission for us to process data for a specific purpose, such as marketing or newsletter subscriptions.
– Contract: Where the processing is necessary for the performance of a contract or to take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract.
– Legal Obligation: Where necessary to comply with a legal or regulatory obligation.
– Legitimate Interests: To pursue our lawful business objectives (e.g., to improve user experience, detect fraudulent activity, maintain website security), provided your rights do not override these interests.
5. Your Rights
As a data subject, you are entitled to the following rights under applicable data protection legislation:
– Right of Access: You may request confirmation of whether we process your data and obtain access to a copy of that data.
– Right of Rectification: You may request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): You may request the deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
– Right to Restrict Processing: You may ask us to temporarily halt or restrict the processing of your data.
– Right to Data Portability: You may request to receive your personal data in a structured and commonly used machine-readable format and to transmit that data to another controller.
You may exercise any of these rights by contacting us at [email protected].
6. Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to safeguard your personal data. Such measures include:
– Data encryption during transmission and storage
– Access control protocols restricting access to authorized personnel
– Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
– Secure data backups to ensure availability and recovery
– Internal privacy training to cultivate responsible data handling practices
While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We encourage vigilance and responsible use of your own security measures, such as secure passwords.
7. International Transfers
Personal data collected may be processed, stored, or transferred outside of your jurisdiction, including to countries that may not provide the same level of data protection. In such cases, we rely on sufficient legal safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission and other appropriate mechanisms to ensure that your data remains protected in accordance with applicable laws.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for legal, accounting, or reporting obligations. Retention periods vary depending on the type of data:
– Usage and technical data: Retained for up to 12 months for analytics and security purposes
– Account and transaction data: Retained for up to 7 years for contractual and tax compliance
– Communication data: Retained for up to 3 years following the last contact
– Marketing and preference data: Retained until consent is withdrawn or after 24 months of inactivity
We regularly review retention requirements to ensure personal data is not kept longer than necessary.
9. Cookie Policy
russellcavanagh.com uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and deliver personalized content. Cookies are categorized as follows:
– Essential Cookies: Required for core functionalities, such as user authentication, session management, and security.
– Functional Cookies: Enable website enhancements, such as remembering user preferences or personalized features.
– Analytics Cookies: Allow us to understand website traffic, usage trends, and improve site performance using tools like Google Analytics.
– Performance Cookies: Measure system performance and help identify areas for site optimization or performance improvement.
These cookies may collect identifiers such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited.
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
Users are provided with a cookie consent mechanism on initial visit to russellcavanagh.com and may adjust their cookie preferences at any time. You may also manage cookies via your browser settings by blocking, deleting, or disabling non-essential cookies.
Under GDPR and CCPA, users have the right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information via automated means such as advertising cookies. We honor user preferences set through recognized opt-out mechanisms and provide cookie banners where required by law.
11. Protection of Children
We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13. If we are made aware that such data has been collected inadvertently, we will delete it promptly. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has submitted data to us, please contact us at [email protected].
12. Policy Updates
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at our discretion to reflect changes in legal obligations, technological advancements, or our data practices. Users are encouraged to review the policy periodically. Material changes will be clearly communicated where legally required.
13. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, your privacy rights, or the use of your personal data, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
We are committed to ensuring full compliance with all relevant privacy regulations and will respond to inquiries and concerns in a timely, respectful, and comprehensive manner.