Privacy Policy for SagaCircuit.com
1. Introduction
At Saga Circuit (“Saga Circuit”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), accessible via sagacircuit.com, we are fully committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in a secure, responsible, and transparent manner. We value and respect your rights under applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data in connection with your use of our website and services.
2. Scope of Policy and Data Controller Role
This Privacy Policy applies to all users who access or use sagacircuit.com and any associated services or platforms. Saga Circuit is the controller of the personal data you provide when interacting with our services. As a data controller, we determine the purposes and the means of processing your personal information in accordance with applicable laws.
This Privacy Policy does not cover third-party websites, services, or applications that may be linked on our website.
3. Categories of Personal Data We Process
We collect and process the following categories of personal information:
– Usage Data: Including but not limited to your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referral source, length of visit, page views, and navigation pathways.
– Account Data: Information provided upon registration, such as your full name, billing/shipping address, email address, and phone number.
– Profile Data: Information derived from your preferences, product selections, shopping behavior, and purchase history.
– Communication Data: Any correspondence sent through contact forms, support requests, surveys, or feedback channels, including records of communication and associated metadata.
– Technical Data: Information about your device, such as device type, hardware model, operating system configuration, and mobile network information.
– Transaction Data: Information associated with purchases, including payment method used, billing and delivery details, and transaction history (note: payment card data is processed via secure third-party providers and not stored by us).
– Preference Data: Marketing and communication preferences, consent records, and product or service interests.
4. Legal Bases for Processing Personal Data
We rely on the following legal bases under the GDPR to lawfully process your data:
– Consent: When you have provided explicit consent in accordance with Article 6(1)(a) GDPR.
– Contract: When processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you or in order to take pre-contractual steps at your request.
– Legitimate Interest: When it is in our legitimate business interest to process your data and these interests do not override your fundamental rights and freedoms.
– Legal Obligation: Where processing is necessary for compliance with legal requirements to which we are subject.
Under the CCPA, data is collected and used for “business purposes,” including service provision, security, auditing, customization, analytics, and marketing, as permitted under the law.
5. Your Rights
Subject to applicable data protection legislation, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
– Right of Access: You may request access to your personal data and obtain a copy of the information we hold about you.
– Right to Rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
– Right to Erasure (“Right to Be Forgotten”): You may request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention obligations.
– Right to Restrict Processing: You may ask us to limit the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
– Right to Data Portability: You may request to receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and to transmit it to another controller.
– Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your data where we rely on legitimate interest or direct marketing.
Additional rights under the CCPA may include:
– Right to Know: You may request details about the categories and specific pieces of personal information collected about you.
– Right to Opt-Out: You may request to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information (Saga Circuit does not sell personal data).
– Right to Non-Discrimination: You will not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.
To exercise your rights, please contact us via [email protected].
6. Security Measures
Saga Circuit implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, or disclosure. These include:
– Use of encryption protocols (such as SSL/TLS) for secure data transmission;
– Authentication and role-based access controls;
– Firewalls and intrusion detection systems;
– Regular data backups and disaster recovery mechanisms;
– Staff confidentiality agreements and regular privacy training for employees.
While we strive to protect your personal data, no method of transmission over the internet or method of storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. International Data Transfers
If your data is transferred outside of the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that such transfers comply with legal requirements. This includes the use of Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or reliance on adequacy decisions. For users in California, we apply equivalent protections consistent with the objectives of the CCPA.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting obligations. The specific retention periods are:
– Account and Profile Data: Retained for the duration of your account and no longer than 3 years afterward.
– Communication Data: Retained for 2 years from the date of last correspondence.
– Transaction Data: Kept for 7 years in line with tax and financial regulations.
– Usage and Technical Data: Retained for up to 12 months for analytics and service optimization.
– Preference Data: Retained until consent is withdrawn or your account is closed.
9. Cookie Policy
sagacircuit.com uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us customize services and analyze website traffic. Types of cookies we use include:
– Essential Cookies: Required for the functioning of the site (e.g., navigation, authentication).
– Functional Cookies: Used to remember user preferences and settings.
– Analytics Cookies: Collect aggregated, anonymized usage data to help improve performance.
– Performance Cookies: Monitor site performance, detect issues, and optimize speed.
Third-party tools (such as Google Analytics) may also set cookies as part of their service offerings.
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
We respect your choices regarding cookies in accordance with both the GDPR and CCPA. Upon first visit, users are prompted to manage cookie preferences. You may accept or reject non-essential cookies through our cookie banner. You can also configure your browser settings to manage or block cookies.
For California residents, cookies used for cross-context behavioral advertising can be opted out of through a “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link when such functionality exists.
11. Children’s Privacy
Saga Circuit does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under age 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will delete it promptly. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided us with personal information should contact us via [email protected] to ensure the data is removed.
12. Policy Updates and User Notifications
We may amend this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in the law, our data practices, or site functionalities. Any updates will be posted on sagacircuit.com. Where required, we will notify you of significant changes through appropriate channels, such as email or platform notifications.
We encourage you to review this Policy periodically to stay informed about how Saga Circuit protects your privacy.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the way Saga Circuit processes your personal data, please contact:
Email: [email protected]
We are committed to complying with all applicable data protection laws, including the GDPR and CCPA. If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, we encourage you to contact us directly so that we can promptly address your concerns.