Privacy policy
Last updated: October 20, 2024
At HermeticPath.com, we are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, including any newsletter subscriptions or other services offered. It applies to all users, both in the USA and the European Union (EU), and is designed to comply with relevant laws such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
• Sign up for our newsletter
• Create a membership account
• Submit inquiries through our contact forms
• Interact with the website, including through cookies and similar technologies
The types of personal information we collect may include:
Contact Information: Name, email address, and any other information you provide.
Account Information (for members-only sections): Username, password, and preferences.
Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and actions taken on the site.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
• Provide and improve our services
• Send you newsletters and updates (if you have opted in)
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Personalize your experience on our site
• Comply with legal obligations
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating the website and delivering our services. These service providers are required to maintain the confidentiality of your information and are only authorized to use it for specific purposes related to the operation of the site.
We may also disclose your information when required by law or to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on HermeticPath.com. Cookies are small files placed on your device that help us understand how you interact with our site.
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings, and EU users will be provided with a cookie consent banner to comply with GDPR.
5. Your Rights Under the GDPR (EU Users)
If you are located in the European Union, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
Right to Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct or update inaccurate information.
Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain legal limitations.
Right to Restriction: You can request that we limit the processing of your data in certain situations.
Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [contact email].
6. Your Rights Under the CCPA (USA Users)
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants you the following rights:
Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal data we collect, how we use it, and with whom we share it.
Right to Delete: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal limitations.
Right to Opt-Out: You can opt-out of the sale of your personal information (although we do not sell your information).
Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [contact email].
7. Data Security
We take the security of your personal information seriously and have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Data Retention
We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide you with our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
9. International Data Transfers
For users in the EU, your personal information may be transferred to, and processed in, countries outside the European Union, including the United States. We ensure that such transfers are lawful and that your information is protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
10. Children’s Privacy
HermeticPath.com does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 16. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under the age of 16, we will take steps to delete such information.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Email: insights@hermeticpath.com