Privacy Policy for mariahfansite.com
1. Introduction—Our Commitment to Privacy and Data Protection
At mariahfansite.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all users who visit our website or interact with our services. We value your trust and appreciate your interest in our fan-based community platform. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your personal information and clarifies your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”).
We process your personal data in a lawful, fair, and transparent manner, ensuring it is collected for specified, legitimate purposes and handled with the highest standards of security and confidentiality.
2. Scope of This Policy and Data Controller Role
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data collected through mariahfansite.com and related communications. Mariahfansite.com acts as the data controller, which determines the purposes and means of processing your personal data.
If you have questions about this Policy or data protection practices, you may contact us at [email protected].
3. Categories of Personal Data We Process
We collect and process the following categories of data, depending on your interaction with our website:
a. Usage Data
Includes IP address, browser type and version, access times, pages viewed, referring URLs, and interactions with on-site content. This data helps us understand user behavior and improve website performance.
b. Account Data
Includes first and last name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and login credentials when you create an account on mariahfansite.com.
c. Profile Data
Includes preferences, fan activity, survey responses, favorite content, purchase history, and other profile settings that personalize your experience.
d. Communication Data
Includes correspondence history with our support team, user feedback, inquiry details, and communication preferences.
e. Technical Data
Includes device information, operating system, browser configurations, mobile network information, and unique device identifiers used for diagnostic and analytical purposes.
f. Transaction Data
Includes order details, billing and shipping addresses, purchase methods, payment confirmation (collected through secure payment processors), and delivery information.
g. Preference Data
Includes your expressed marketing preferences, subscription status, product and content interests, and consent history related to communications.
4. Legal Bases for Data Processing
We process your personal information under the following lawful bases, as provided under applicable data protection laws:
– Consent: When you provide affirmative consent for processing (e.g., newsletter sign-up or marketing preferences).
– Contractual Necessity: When data is essential to fulfill a contract with you (e.g., purchases, membership registration).
– Legitimate Interest: For operating and improving mariahfansite.com, provided such interests are not overridden by your rights.
– Legal Obligation: To comply with statutory and regulatory requirements.
5. Your Rights as a Data Subject
In compliance with GDPR and CCPA, you retain the following rights concerning your personal data:
– Right of Access: You may request information regarding the data we hold about you.
– Right of Rectification: You may ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
– Right to Erasure: You may request that we delete your personal information, under certain conditions.
– Right to Restriction: You may request the temporary restriction of processing where accuracy or legality is contested.
– Right to Data Portability: You may request that your data be transferred to another service provider in a structured, machine-readable format.
– Right to Object: You may object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
You may exercise these rights by contacting us at [email protected]. We will address all requests in line with applicable legal requirements and within a reasonable timeframe.
6. Security Measures
We implement comprehensive technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including but not limited to:
– End-to-end encryption of data in transit and at rest
– Strict access control and authentication
– Regular automated and manual backups
– Staff training in data security and privacy compliance
– Monitoring systems for potential vulnerabilities and breaches
7. International Transfers
Where personal data is transferred outside of your country of residence, including to the United States, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with GDPR and other relevant laws. These may include Standard Contractual Clauses or binding corporate rules with our partners and service providers.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:
– Usage and Technical Data—12 months for analytical reviews
– Account Data—active period of your account + 6 months
– Profile and Preference Data—until consent is withdrawn or account is deleted
– Communication Data—2 years after final correspondence
– Transaction Data—7 years for compliance and invoicing purposes
Upon expiry of the retention period, your personal data will be securely deleted or anonymized.
9. Cookie Policy
Mariahfansite.com uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your user experience. These are categorized as:
– Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality and cannot be disabled.
– Functional Cookies: Remember user settings and preferences.
– Analytics Cookies: Collect aggregated data to understand user behavior.
– Performance Cookies: Help optimize display and loading times across devices.
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
Upon visiting mariahfansite.com, you are presented with a cookie consent banner in compliance with GDPR and CCPA. You may accept, reject, or customize your cookie preferences. You can also manage cookies through your browser settings at any time, though disabling certain cookies may affect website performance.
Residents of California may further exercise their data rights under CCPA, including the right to opt out of the sale of personal information (note: mariahfansite.com does not sell personal data).
11. Special Protections for Children Under 13
Mariahfansite.com does not knowingly collect or process personal information from individuals under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received data from a child, we will promptly delete such information. If you believe your child’s data has been improperly collected, please contact us at [email protected].
12. Policy Updates and User Notification
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect evolving legal, technical, or operational requirements. If material changes are introduced, we will notify users through a prominent notice on mariahfansite.com or by direct communication, when appropriate.
Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
13. Contact Us
For any questions, concerns, or exercises of your data protection rights, please contact:
Privacy Officer
Mariahfansite.com
Email: [email protected]
We are dedicated to full compliance with data protection regulations and welcome all inquiries related to privacy, security, and user rights.