Privacy Policy - Seveninchrecords

1. Introduction

SevenInchRecords.com (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to safeguarding your personal information and upholding your rights to privacy and data protection. We value the trust you place in us when visiting SevenInchRecords.com and are dedicated to maintaining transparency in our data handling practices. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

2. Scope of this Policy and Data Controller

This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors, users, and others who access or interact with SevenInchRecords.com. SevenInchRecords.com is the data controller of your personal data for purposes of data protection legislation. If you have any questions about this policy, or how we handle your personal data, you may contact us at [email protected].

3. Categories of Personal Data We Process

We process the following categories of personal data only to the extent required and in accordance with this Privacy Policy:

a) Usage Data
Includes data collected automatically as you navigate or interact with SevenInchRecords.com, such as IP addresses, browser types, language preferences, referring and exit pages, date/time stamps, and user session details.

b) Account Data
Information you provide when creating an account, including your full name, email address, physical address, and phone number.

c) Profile Data
Includes preferences, purchase history, wish lists, and behavioral information derived from your interactions on the site.

d) Communication Data
Includes data from emails or messages you send to us via the site, such as support tickets, inquiries, and messages exchanged through contact forms.

e) Technical Data
Covers details related to your device and network, including device identifiers, operating system type/version, browser configurations, screen resolution, and other system diagnostics.

f) Transaction Data
Includes payment details (e.g., billing address, method of payment), delivery information, and digital receipts for purchases made via SevenInchRecords.com. Payment information is handled securely in collaboration with our third-party payment processors.

g) Preference Data
Covers your marketing communication preferences and expressed interests in products or promotions.

4. Legal Bases for Data Processing (GDPR Compliance)

We process personal data only where permitted under the following lawful bases:

– Consent: When you have explicitly consented to processing (e.g., marketing subscriptions).
– Contract: Processing necessary for the performance of a contract with you (e.g., order fulfillment).
– Legitimate Interests: Processing necessary for our legitimate business interests, including site analytics, service improvement, and fraud prevention, unless your interests override ours.
– Legal Obligation: When necessary to comply with legal or regulatory requirements.

5. Your Rights

Subject to applicable laws, you are entitled to exercise the following rights concerning your personal data:

– Right of Access: You may request access to your personal data that we hold.
– Right to Rectification: You may request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete information.
– Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You may request the removal of your personal data under certain conditions.
– Right to Restriction: You have the right to restrict how we process your data under qualifying circumstances.
– Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request your data in a structured, machine-readable format for transfer to another controller.
– Right to Object: You may object to specific data processing activities, including direct marketing.
– Rights under CCPA: California residents have the right to request disclosure about the categories and specific pieces of personal data collected, opt out of the sale of personal data, and request deletion of their data.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests.

6. Data Security Measures

We implement robust security protocols to safeguard your personal data:

– Encryption of data in transit and at rest
– Role-based access control to restrict internal access
– Secure server environments and firewall protections
– Regular vulnerability assessments and system audits
– Staff training on data protection and privacy protocols
– Data redundancy and secure backup systems

Despite our rigorous measures, no digital transmission or storage system is completely secure, and we encourage users to take appropriate precautions when accessing the internet.

7. International Data Transfers

We may process or store your personal data outside your jurisdiction, including in countries not subject to an adequacy decision by the European Commission. In such cases, we rely on lawful mechanisms including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), binding corporate rules, or your explicit consent to transfer personal data internationally, ensuring that your data receives equivalent protection.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. Retention periods vary by data category:

– Account and Profile Data: Active until you delete your account or request erasure.
– Transaction Data: Retained for a minimum of 7 years for legal and accounting purposes.
– Communication Data: Retained up to 2 years to support query resolution.
– Preference and Marketing Data: Retained until you withdraw consent or after 2 years of inactivity.
– Log and Technical Data: Retained for 12 months to ensure system integrity and security.

Data no longer required will be securely deleted or anonymized.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies on SevenInchRecords.com for the following purposes:

– Strictly Necessary Cookies: Required for core site operations such as account login and transaction processing.
– Functional Cookies: Enhance site functionality and remember your preferences.
– Performance and Analytical Cookies: Help us understand site usage and improve site performance.
– Marketing Cookies: Tailor marketing communications based on your browsing behavior and interests.

10. Cookie Management and Compliance

We provide users with clear options to accept or reject non-essential cookies upon first visit to SevenInchRecords.com. You may also manage your cookie preferences at any time via your browser settings or by accessing the cookie consent tool available on our website. We comply with the GDPR’s consent requirements and honor “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” requests under CCPA.

11. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from individuals under the age of 13. If you believe that a child has provided us personal data without parental consent, please contact us at [email protected], and we will take appropriate steps to delete such data promptly.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy at any time, to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Any significant modifications will be communicated to users via the website or through direct communication where appropriate. Continued use of SevenInchRecords.com after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.seveninchrecords.com

Compliance Statement

SevenInchRecords.com is committed to adhering to applicable data protection laws, including the GDPR and CCPA. If at any time you are concerned about the treatment of your personal data, you are encouraged to contact us directly or lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.

Your trust is important to us, and we remain committed to protecting your privacy.