PRIVACY POLICY
LootEarly.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is strongly committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit and interact with our website, lootearly.com. We process your personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). By using lootearly.com, you agree to the data practices described herein.
1. Commitment to Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is of paramount importance to us. We are dedicated to handling your data responsibly, transparently, and securely. This Privacy Policy is designed to inform you about our data practices and your rights in relation to your personal information.
2. Scope and Data Controller
This Privacy Policy applies to all users of lootearly.com and covers all personal data collected, processed, or stored through your interaction with the website. LootEarly.com acts as the Data Controller under both GDPR and CCPA with respect to your personal data. For any questions about this policy or your rights, please contact us at [email protected].
3. Categories of Data Processed
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data either directly from you or automatically when you visit lootearly.com:
a. Usage Data
Includes information such as your IP address, browser type and version, device identifiers, time zone, geographic location, and data on how you interact with our website (e.g., page views, navigation paths, referring URLs, and session duration).
b. Account Data
Includes your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and any other information you voluntarily provide when creating an account or updating your profile.
c. Profile Data
Includes data generated through your interactions with lootearly.com, including purchasing history, wishlist items, user preferences, and behavioral data relevant to your use of our services.
d. Communication Data
Includes records of your communications with us, including customer support queries, complaints, contact forms, and any messages sent to us via email or on the website.
e. Technical Data
Includes technical identifiers and device data, such as device type, operating system, connection type, browser plug-in types and versions, screen resolution, system configurations, and diagnostic logs.
f. Transaction Data
Includes actioned purchases, transaction history, billing details, payment method (excluding full financial information such as credit card numbers, which is handled securely by payment processors), and delivery information.
g. Preference Data
Includes your marketing preferences, notification settings, opt-in or opt-out statuses, product interests, and survey responses.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We process your personal data on the following legal grounds:
– Consent: When you provide us authorization for specific uses, such as marketing communications or cookie acceptance.
– Contractual Necessity: To fulfill obligations under a purchase agreement or to provide requested services.
– Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws, legal proceedings, or regulatory requirements.
– Legitimate Interest: For website functionality, analytics, fraud prevention, customer support, and business development, provided such interests are not overridden by your data protection rights.
5. Your Rights
Pursuant to applicable data protection regulations, you have the following rights over your personal data:
– Right of Access: You may request details about the personal data we hold about you.
– Right to Rectification: You may ask us to correct or update inaccurate or incomplete information.
– Right to Erasure: You may request that your data be deleted, subject to legal or contractual obligations.
– Right to Restriction: You may restrict the processing of your data under specified conditions.
– Right to Data Portability: You may request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format for transfer to another service provider.
– Right to Object: You may object to processing based on legitimate interest or direct marketing.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
6. Security Measures
We employ comprehensive security measures to protect your data, including but not limited to:
– Data encryption (HTTPS, TLS protocols)
– Access controls and authentication protocols
– Firewall and intrusion-detection systems
– Regular backups and system audits
– Staff training in data protection and confidentiality
While we implement robust protections, no method of data transmission or storage is entirely secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. International Data Transfers
Where personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or jurisdictions with similar data protection standards, we ensure appropriate safeguards such as:
– Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
– Country-specific adequacy determinations
– Binding corporate rules, where applicable
We take all reasonable steps to ensure that your data receives equivalent protection under applicable laws.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations. General retention timeframes include:
– Usage and Technical Data: Up to 12 months
– Account and Profile Data: Active duration of the user account + 24 months
– Communication Data: 36 months or as required for dispute resolution
– Transaction Data: At least 7 years for tax and legal compliance
– Preference Data: Until you change your preferences or withdraw your consent
9. Cookie Policy
LootEarly.com uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance website performance and user experience. These include:
a. Essential Cookies
Necessary for website functionality, such as authentication and security features.
b. Functional Cookies
Enable site personalization and remembering user preferences.
c. Analytics Cookies
Collect statistical information to improve site usability and performance.
d. Performance Cookies
Monitor and analyze system usage and performance issues.
Third-party service providers may also place cookies on your device through lootearly.com for analytics and advertising purposes. We do not allow such providers to use data for purposes beyond contractually defined services.
10. Cookie Management and Regulatory Compliance
Users are notified of cookie use upon first access to the site and are provided with the ability to manage preferences in accordance with GDPR and CCPA requirements. You may also adjust your browser settings to restrict or block cookies. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.
For California residents, you may exercise your rights including opt-out of sale/share of personal data via dedicated Do Not Sell or Share links where applicable.
11. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13. If we discover that a child has provided us with personal information without verifiable parental consent, we will promptly delete it. If you believe we may have collected such data in violation of applicable laws, please contact us immediately at [email protected].
12. Policy Updates
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal obligations, technology, or our data practices. Any material updates will be communicated through appropriate channels and posted on lootearly.com. Continued use of the site after such amendments constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.
13. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.lootearly.com
We are committed to protecting your privacy, fulfilling our regulatory obligations, and assisting you in understanding and controlling your personal data. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any privacy-related questions or concerns.