Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Street Smart Magazine (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is fully committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of individuals who visit our website, streetsmartmag.com (the “Site”). We prioritize transparency and data protection, and we process personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”).
This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect, how we use it, and the rights and choices available to you with respect to your personal data.
2. Scope and Role of the Data Controller
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data processed by Street Smart Magazine through your use of our Site, including all services, features, and communications associated with it. Street Smart Magazine acts as the “data controller” with respect to the personal data collected on or through streetsmartmag.com. If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, this means that we determine the purposes and means of the processing of your personal data.
3. Categories of Data We Process
We may collect, use, store, and transfer the following categories of personal data:
a. Usage Data
Information about how you interact with our Site, such as browser type, internet protocol (IP) address, pages visited, date and time of visits, duration of sessions, and geolocation approximations.
b. Account Data
Information provided when registering an account, including full name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and account credentials.
c. Profile Data
Information related to your preferences, purchase history, saved articles, behavior on the Site, and feedback provided.
d. Communication Data
Records of correspondence with us, including customer support requests, general inquiries, and messaging history.
e. Technical Data
Device identifiers, type of device, operating system, system configurations, browser plug-ins, and mobile network information.
f. Transaction Data
Details regarding subscriptions or purchases made through the Site, including billing address, delivery information, and partial payment card details (as processed securely through our payment partner).
g. Preference Data
Marketing and communication preferences, product and content interests, and consent choices in relation to promotional materials.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We process your personal data on the following legal bases as permitted under the GDPR:
– Contractual Necessity: To perform our obligations under a contract with you, including providing access to your account and fulfilling purchases.
– Legitimate Interests: To improve our services, ensure security, prevent fraud, and better understand user behavior, provided these interests do not override your rights and freedoms.
– Consent: For processing that requires your prior approval, including receiving marketing communications or placing non-essential cookies.
– Legal Obligation: Where necessary to comply with obligations under applicable law, such as tax laws or regulatory requirements.
For users protected under the CCPA, we do not sell your personal data. We only share information with service providers necessary to operate the Site and deliver services to you.
5. Your Data Rights
If you are located in the EEA, UK, or California, you are entitled to the following rights:
– Right of Access: You may request details about how your data is processed and obtain a copy of your personal data.
– Right to Rectification: You have the right to correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
– Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention obligations.
– Right to Restrict Processing: You may request limitation of how your data is used under certain circumstances.
– Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format or request its transfer to another controller.
Subject to verification of your identity, we will respond to such requests in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
6. Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures consistent with industry standards to protect your personal data. These include end-to-end encryption, role-based access control, secure backup infrastructure, and privacy training for personnel handling personal data. Access to your information is restricted to authorized individuals who require such access for the purposes described herein.
7. International Data Transfers
Where personal data is transferred from the EEA, UK, or other regions with data protection laws, we ensure an adequate level of protection by using contractual mechanisms such as European Commission Standard Contractual Clauses or other legally approved safeguards.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Our retention periods include:
– Usage Data: up to 12 months
– Account and Profile Data: retained while your account is active, and up to 24 months after account deletion
– Transaction Data: retained for 7 years for tax and legal compliance
– Communication Data: retained for 24 months
– Technical and Preference Data: retained up to 12 months
Once retention periods expire, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
9. Cookie Policy
We use cookies and similar technologies on streetsmartmag.com to enhance user experience, provide essential functionality, and gather analytical data. Cookies fall into the following categories:
– Essential Cookies: Strictly necessary for the proper function of the Site.
– Functional Cookies: Enable additional features and customization.
– Analytics Cookies: Collect usage data to measure and improve performance.
– Performance Cookies: Help diagnose technical issues and analyze load times and error rates.
10. Cookie Management & Compliance
When accessing our Site, we present a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or manage cookie preferences in compliance with GDPR and CCPA regulations. You may withdraw your consent at any time or configure your browser settings to reject non-essential cookies.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from any individual under 13. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child without verified parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
12. Policy Updates
We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements, business operations, or technology. Where appropriate, we will notify registered users via email or post a prominent notice on the Site when material changes are made. Continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes your acceptance.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: streetsmartmag.com
We are committed to full compliance with applicable data protection laws and strive to resolve any data-related concerns promptly and transparently.