Privacy Policy for pathnestegg.com
1. Introduction
At Path Nest Egg (“we”, “our”, or “us”), accessible at https://www.pathnestegg.com, we value and respect your privacy. We are committed to safeguarding your personal data and conducting our operations in compliance with applicable data protection and privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our website and related services.
2. Scope of the Policy and Role as Data Controller
This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the services offered through pathnestegg.com. Path Nest Egg is the “data controller” for purposes of data protection laws, which means we determine the purposes and means of processing your personal information.
For any inquiries relating to this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at [email protected].
3. Categories of Data We Process
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
– Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, including your IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages visited, session durations, and referring URLs.
– Account Data: Information provided when you register or otherwise interact with our services, including your name, physical address, email address, and telephone number.
– Profile Data: Details such as your purchase history, user preferences, interests, feedback, and behavioral patterns on our site.
– Communication Data: Content of your correspondence with us, including support requests, chat logs, and responses to surveys or email communications.
– Technical Data: Device characteristics, operating system, browser settings and configurations, language preferences, and system diagnostics.
– Transaction Data: Payment details (excluding full payment card numbers), order history, and delivery information.
– Preference Data: Marketing communication preferences, saved selections, and product category interests.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We process your personal data under the following legal bases, as permitted by applicable laws:
– Consent: Where you have actively given us permission (e.g., by subscribing to newsletters or accepting cookies).
– Contractual Necessity: Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract (e.g., to provide services or deliver products).
– Legitimate Interest: For purposes such as improving services, ensuring security, and preventing fraud, provided your rights do not override our interests.
– Legal Obligation: Where processing is necessary to comply with legal or regulatory requirements.
5. Your Rights
Under the GDPR and CCPA, you may have the right to:
– Access: Obtain confirmation whether your data is being processed and access a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
– Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data in specific circumstances, such as when it is no longer needed for the purposes collected.
– Restriction: Request limitation of data processing in certain situations (e.g., during disputes about accuracy).
– Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and/or have it transmitted to another controller where technically feasible.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We may request identity verification to process your request.
6. Security Measures
We take appropriate organizational, technical, and administrative measures to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your data. These include:
– TLS/SSL encryption of data in transit.
– Access limitations to personal data using role-based restrictions.
– Firewalls and intrusion detection systems.
– Routine backups with secure storage protocols.
– Employee data protection training and awareness programs.
While no electronic system is completely secure, we strive to use industry best practices to safeguard your personal information.
7. International Data Transfers
Your data may be stored or processed outside of your country of residence, including in jurisdictions that may not provide the same level of protection. Where applicable, such transfers are subject to Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), approved codes of conduct, and other lawful safeguards in accordance with GDPR and relevant local laws.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, and to fulfill legal, accounting, or reporting obligations.
Retention periods include:
– Usage and Technical Data: Retained up to 24 months for analytics and audit purposes.
– Account and Profile Data: Retained as long as your account is active or as required by contractual or legal obligations.
– Transaction Data: Retained for up to 7 years to comply with tax and financial laws.
– Communication Data: Retained for up to 3 years for support and accountability purposes.
– Preference Data: Retained until preferences are updated or consent is withdrawn.
9. Cookie Policy
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on pathnestegg.com. Cookies may be classified into the following categories:
– Essential Cookies: Necessary for the basic functionality of the website (e.g., login or cart).
– Functional Cookies: Enable enhanced personalization and user preferences.
– Analytical Cookies: Collect aggregated data on website usage to improve performance and content.
– Performance Cookies: Measure website responsiveness and improve speed and stability.
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
Where required by law, we obtain your explicit consent to place cookies, except for strictly necessary cookies. You may manage your cookie preferences at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using the consent banner available on our website. For California residents, “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” options are made available in accordance with the CCPA.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed toward individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will delete it promptly. Parents or guardians who believe their child provided us with personal data should contact us at [email protected].
12. Policy Updates and Notifications
We reserve the right to revise this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in legal obligations, operational practices, or user feedback. If we make material changes, we will provide notice through appropriate channels such as the website homepage or direct communication. Continued use of pathnestegg.com following updates indicates acknowledgment of the revised policy.
13. Contact
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of your data, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.pathnestegg.com
We are committed to privacy compliance and welcome any inquiries or privacy-related requests as part of our ongoing commitment to protecting personal data.