Privacy Policy - Circuitdividend

CircuitDividend.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is firmly committed to safeguarding your personal information and upholding your rights to data privacy and protection. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you interact with our website, products, services, or otherwise contact us. Our approach is rooted in transparency, accountability, and compliance with applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”).

1. Commitment to Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is of paramount importance to us. We recognize the sensitivity of personal data and are committed to ensuring its confidentiality, integrity, and availability through rigorous data processing standards and security practices. By using our website circuitdividend.com, you entrust us with your information, and we act as stewards of that trust with utmost care.

2. Scope of Policy and Data Controller Role

This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data collected through our website, circuitdividend.com, as well as through our associated services and communications. For purposes of the GDPR, CircuitDividend.com is the Data Controller of the information you provide. If you have any questions about your data or this policy, you may contact us at [email protected].

3. Categories of Data Processed

We may process the following categories of personal data:

a) Usage Data
Includes: browser type and version, IP address, geographical location, access times, operating system, referring URLs, session duration, and clickstream behavior on our website.

b) Account Data
Includes: full name, email address, postal address, phone number, user credentials, and other information provided for registration, authentication, or account management.

c) Profile Data
Includes: user interests, preferences, purchase history, browsing patterns, and behavioral insights derived from interactions with our website and communications.

d) Communication Data
Includes: support inquiries, correspondence with our team, interaction logs, and contact form submissions.

e) Technical Data
Includes: device type, system settings, hardware specifications, browser plugins, and similar technical identifiers tracked through system log files or analytics services.

f) Transaction Data
Includes: payment method details (excluding full card numbers), transaction amounts, product selections, delivery information, and invoicing records.

g) Preference Data
Includes: marketing and communication preferences, opt-in/opt-out choices, and expressed interests in specific products or services.

4. Legal Bases for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal bases:

– Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our obligations in delivering products or services you have requested or purchased.
– Legitimate Interests: To improve our website, prevent fraud, and ensure our services operate effectively, without overriding your data rights.
– Consent: When you explicitly agree to processing activities, such as receiving marketing communications.
– Legal Obligation: Where required to comply with applicable law, regulations, or court orders.

5. Your Rights

Under applicable legislation, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

– Right of Access: Obtain confirmation and a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
– Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): Request deletion of your data in certain situations.
– Right to Restriction of Processing: Ask for a temporary halt in processing your data under certain conditions.
– Right to Data Portability: Obtain your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and transfer it to another data controller.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].

6. Security Measures

We employ industry-standard security protocols to protect all personal data under our control. These include, but are not limited to:

– Data encryption (in-transit and at-rest)
– Strict access control with user authentication
– Firewalls and intrusion detection systems
– Regular security audits and penetration testing
– Staff data privacy training and confidentiality obligations
– Secure offsite backups and disaster recovery planning

7. International Transfers

Your data may be stored or processed outside your jurisdiction, including in countries that may not provide the same level of data protection as your home jurisdiction. In such cases, we implement appropriate safeguards, including the use of Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or other legal mechanisms, to ensure that your data remains protected under applicable standards.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data for no longer than necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

– Usage and Technical Data: up to 24 months for analytics and performance improvement
– Account and Profile Data: retained for the life of the account or until deletion is requested
– Transaction Data: retained for 7 years to meet financial and legal obligations
– Communication and Preference Data: retained as long as relevant to our engagement with you or until you opt out

After retention periods expire, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

9. Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on circuitdividend.com. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that allow us to recognize your browser and track usage patterns.

Categories of cookies we use:

– Essential Cookies: Necessary for core website functions such as page navigation and access to secure areas.
– Functional Cookies: Enable personalized content, saved preferences, and other conveniences.
– Analytics Cookies: Collect aggregated data to help us understand how the website is used.
– Performance Cookies: Monitor system performance, error tracking, and service optimization.

10. Cookie Management and Compliance

Upon visiting circuitdividend.com, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner where you may accept or manage your preferences. You can update your choices or revoke consent at any time from the “Cookie Settings” section or through your browser’s cookie controls.

In compliance with GDPR and CCPA, we do not install non-essential cookies without your express consent, and we allow users to opt-out of data sharing with third parties used for analytics or marketing purposes.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect, use, or disclose personal information from children. If you are the parent or guardian of a child who has provided us with their data, please contact us at [email protected], and we will take appropriate steps to remove that information.

12. Policy Updates & User Notifications

We reserve the right to amend or update this Privacy Policy as our operations evolve or as required by law. Substantive changes will be communicated through our website or via email where appropriate. Continued use of circuitdividend.com constitutes your acknowledgment of any modifications.

13. Contact

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, your data rights, or how we handle your personal data, contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://circuitdividend.com

We are committed to complying with all relevant privacy laws and protecting the personal information entrusted to us. Please reach out to us with any concerns or to exercise your data protection rights.