Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
At juliepacino.com, we are committed to safeguarding your privacy and protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your data in compliance with applicable data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant laws. We prioritize transparency and a privacy-first approach in every aspect of our data handling practices.
2. Scope of This Policy and Role of Data Controller
This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the website juliepacino.com. For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, Julie Pacino is the “data controller” of any personal information collected through this website. This means that we determine the purposes and means of processing your personal data.
3. Categories of Data Processed
We may collect, store, and process the following categories of personal data, either directly through your interactions with our website or through third-party services we use.
a) Usage Data
Information about how you interact with juliepacino.com, including IP address, browser type, time zone settings, operating system, referral URLs, pages visited, time spent on each page, and other diagnostic data.
b) Account Data
Personal identifiers such as your full name, postal address, email address, and telephone number if you create an account or contact us directly.
c) Profile Data
Information related to your preferences, past interactions, behavior on the website, purchase history, and viewing patterns.
d) Communication Data
Records of all communications between you and our team, including support inquiries, email correspondences, messages sent via contact forms, and any related documentation.
e) Technical Data
Device-specific details including device type, operating system, browser type and version, screen resolution, and system configurations.
f) Transaction Data
Information required for transactions on juliepacino.com, including billing addresses, shipping addresses, purchase details, and limited payment data. Note: All sensitive payment information is processed securely by our third-party payment providers.
g) Preference Data
Marketing and communication preferences, product or content interests, and data on your decision to opt in or out of marketing communications.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We process your personal data under the legal bases established by the GDPR and CCPA:
– Consent: When you voluntarily provide information or opt into communications or cookies.
– Contract: Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract.
– Legitimate Interests: To pursue our legitimate business interests, which are not overridden by your privacy rights, such as maintaining website security, improving user experience, and communicating relevant updates.
– Legal Obligation: When we are required to comply with legal or regulatory obligations.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your location and subject to applicable law, you may have the following rights concerning your personal data:
– Right of Access – To obtain confirmation of whether we process your data and access to that data.
– Right to Rectification – To request correction of incomplete or inaccurate personal data.
– Right to Erasure – To request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
– Right to Restriction – To restrict how we process your personal data under certain circumstances.
– Right to Portability – To receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and to transfer that data to another controller where applicable.
– Right to Object – To object to the processing of your data based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
– Rights under CCPA – California residents may also have rights to request disclosure of personal information collected and sold (if any), opt out of the sale of personal information, and not be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights.
You may exercise these rights by contacting us at [email protected].
6. Security Measures
We employ robust technical and organizational measures to ensure the ongoing confidentiality, integrity, and resilience of personal data:
– Data is encrypted in transit and at rest using industry-standard technologies.
– Access to personal information is restricted to authorized personnel on a need-to-know basis.
– Secure backup protocols are routinely administered to prevent data loss.
– Staff are trained regularly on data protection and security principles.
– Intrusion prevention and monitoring tools are in place to detect anomalies and prevent unauthorized access.
While we implement strong security controls, no system is immune from risk. It is also your responsibility to protect your device and credentials.
7. International Transfers
If we share your personal data with service providers or partners located outside your country of residence, we will ensure that your data is protected by lawful safeguards:
– We use Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission where necessary.
– We verify that third-party recipients comply with the principles of data protection established by GDPR, CCPA, or an equivalent framework.
8. Data Retention
We retain data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. The following retention guidelines apply:
– Usage and Technical Data: Retained for 12 months for analytics and website performance purposes.
– Account and Communication Data: Retained for the duration of our business relationship and up to 5 years thereafter.
– Transaction Data: Retained for 7 years in compliance with financial and tax regulations.
– Preference and Profile Data: Retained for 24 months unless consent is withdrawn earlier.
9. Cookie Policy
juliepacino.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance functionality, analyze traffic, and personalize your experience:
– Essential Cookies – Necessary for the basic operation of the website.
– Functional Cookies – Enhance usability and store your preferences.
– Analytics Cookies – Allow us to understand usage patterns and improve performance. These may be provided by third-party services like Google Analytics.
– Performance Cookies – Help monitor the effectiveness and efficiency of content delivery.
Cookies do not contain personally identifiable information unless you have explicitly provided such information on the website.
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
In compliance with GDPR and CCPA:
– You will be notified of cookie usage upon your first visit through a consent banner.
– You may choose to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
– You may also manage cookies through your browser settings.
– For California residents, you have the right to opt out of “sale” of personal information even as defined under CCPA, though juliepacino.com does not engage in the sale of personal data.
11. Children’s Privacy
juliepacino.com does not knowingly collect, solicit, or store personal information from individuals under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have unintentionally collected such information, we will immediately delete it and take steps to ensure compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and relevant international laws. Parents or guardians may contact us at [email protected] to request information or deletion.
12. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal obligations, technological advancements, or internal practices. Where appropriate, we will notify you by prominently posting notices on our website or sending direct communications. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed.
13. Contact
If you have any questions, concerns, requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal data, please contact us using the following details:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://juliepacino.com
We are committed to upholding the highest standards of data protection and will address your inquiries promptly and in accordance with applicable regulations.