Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
At StreetSmart Magazine (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we are firmly committed to protecting your personal data and upholding your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, streetsmartmag.com (the “Site”). We uphold the highest standards of data protection in compliance with applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). We recognize the importance of transparency, user control, and lawful processing in earning your trust.
2. Scope of Policy and Data Controller Role
This Privacy Policy applies to all users of streetsmartmag.com and governs all personal information collected through the Site, whether directly or indirectly. For the purpose of applicable data protection laws, the data controller responsible for your personal information is StreetSmart Magazine. We determine the purposes and means of processing your personal data and are committed to complying with GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant data privacy laws.
3. Categories of Data Processed
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
a) Usage Data
We collect data about how you interact with the Site, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, location data (where enabled), access times, and pages viewed. This information helps us analyze trends and improve user experience.
b) Account Data
When you register for an account, we collect personal details such as your name, mailing address, email address, and telephone number, enabling us to identify and communicate with you effectively.
c) Profile Data
We maintain information relating to your preferences, purchase history, interests in specific topics, browsing behavior, saved articles, and subscription details to personalize your experience and offer content tailored to your lifestyle and interests.
d) Communication Data
We collect any correspondence you send to us, including contact form submissions, support queries, customer service interactions, and user feedback to manage and track communication history.
e) Technical Data
We gather system-level data about your device, including language settings, time zone, browser plug-ins, hardware specifications, and internet service provider details. This assists in optimizing performance and ensuring compatibility.
f) Transaction Data
If you make purchases or participate in paid offerings through our Site, we collect information related to transactions, including billing address, delivery details, payment method (processed through secure third-party payment providers), and confirmation status.
g) Preference Data
We record your choices regarding marketing communications, cookie preferences, and your consent or withdrawal of consent regarding data processing practices. This includes your expressed interest in products, newsletters, and events.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We rely on the following legal bases under the GDPR and equivalent principles under the CCPA when processing your personal data:
– Consent: When you have granted us permission (e.g., subscribing to a newsletter).
– Contractual Necessity: When processing is required to fulfill a contract (e.g., creating an account or completing a subscription order).
– Legal Obligation: Where processing is required to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
– Legitimate Interests: For purposes such as ensuring site security, analyzing usage trends, supporting business operations, and improving content, provided such interests are not overridden by your rights.
5. Your Rights
You have the following rights under applicable privacy laws:
– Right of Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
– Right to Rectification: You may request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Right to Erasure: In certain circumstances, you may request deletion of your data (“Right to Be Forgotten”).
– Right to Restriction: You may request restriction of processing under defined conditions.
– Right to Data Portability: You may request to obtain your data in a structured, machine-readable format or request transfer to another controller.
– Right to Object: You may object to the processing of your data when based on legitimate interest or direct marketing.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via [email protected]. We will honor your request as required by law and may request verification of identity.
6. Security Measures
We implement strict technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including but not limited to:
– Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for all transmitted data
– Role-based and audited access control of personal data
– Regular system backups to prevent data loss
– Staff training on privacy rights and secure data handling
– Firewalls, malware scanning, and system monitoring protocols
While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, no method of transmission or storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute data security.
7. International Data Transfers
If personal information is transferred to jurisdictions outside your home country, appropriate safeguards are applied in accordance with legal requirements. For users located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we utilize European Commission-approved Standard Contractual Clauses when transferring data to countries without equivalent data protection regulations, and we ensure processors adhere to GDPR-compliant practices.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to achieve the purposes for which it was collected, or to meet legal, regulatory, tax, or accounting obligations. Retention periods differ by data type:
– Usage and Technical Data: 12 months (for analytics and diagnostics)
– Account, Profile, and Communication Data: Retained for the duration of your account and up to 6 years thereafter for audit and legal purposes
– Transaction Data: Retained for 7 years (e.g., for taxation and legal documentation)
– Preference Data: Retained until you revoke consent or unsubscribe
Once data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.
9. Cookie Policy
Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies for various purposes:
– Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality and secure login
– Functional Cookies: Enable personalization and remember your settings
– Analytics Cookies: Collect data to analyze traffic and optimize site performance (e.g., Google Analytics)
– Performance Cookies: Track behavior to improve speed, usability, and design
We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal data without your permission.
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
You may manage or withdraw cookie consent at any time through the cookie banner when accessing the Site initially or via browser settings thereafter. We respect “Do Not Track” signals where applicable and comply with cookie consent requirements under GDPR and opt-out provisions under CCPA.
Users within California may also direct us not to sell or share personal information via the “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” page, where required.
11. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from individuals under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have collected such data without verified parental consent, we will promptly delete it. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us at [email protected].
12. Policy Updates and User Notifications
We reserve the right to revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory changes. Continued use of streetsmartmag.com constitutes acceptance of any amendments. You are responsible for periodically reviewing the policy. Material changes may be communicated via prominent notice or direct notification, where appropriate.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: streetsmartmag.com
We are committed to addressing all inquiries in a timely and transparent manner.
This Privacy Policy is designed in accordance with GDPR and CCPA standards to provide clear, fair, and lawful processing of your personal information. Your trust is important to us, and we encourage you to reach out with any privacy-related questions or concerns.