Privacy Policy - Howardwinstone

We at howardwinstone.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) are committed to safeguarding the privacy and personal data of all users who interact with our website, services, and associated digital platforms. We prioritize transparency and hold ourselves to the highest standards of data protection in accordance with applicable laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, protect, and provide access to your personal data, and your rights in relation to this data.

1. Scope of This Policy and Role as Data Controller

This Privacy Policy governs the collection and processing of personal data through the website located at howardwinstone.com and any associated platforms and services operated by us.

For the purposes of the GDPR and other applicable privacy laws, howardwinstone.com serves as the Data Controller for any personal data collected from visitors and registered users.

If you have any questions regarding the processing of your data or your privacy rights, you may contact us at [email protected].

2. Categories of Personal Data We Process

We may collect and process the following categories of personal information:

� Usage Data: Information about your interactions with howardwinstone.com, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, session duration, referring URLs, and general diagnostic data.

� Account Data: Information you provide when you register or create an account, such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.

� Profile Data: Data related to your preferences, interests, purchase history, feedback, and activity on the website.

� Communication Data: Records and content of communications between you and our support or contact channels, including support requests, inquiries, and follow-up correspondences.

� Technical Data: Device type, operating system, system configuration, login history, and browser plug-in types used to access howardwinstone.com.

� Transaction Data: Details associated with purchases or order fulfillment, including billing address, delivery information, and payment status (note: we do not store full payment card details ourselves).

� Preference Data: Your stated or implied marketing preferences, product interests, and consent to receive newsletters or promotional content.

3. Legal Bases for Processing Your Personal Data

We collect and process your personal data on one or more of the following legal bases under GDPR and CCPA:

� Contractual Necessity: To fulfill a contract or carry out pre-contractual obligations, such as processing your orders or delivering services you have requested.

� Legitimate Interests: To improve howardwinstone.com, ensure its security, understand user behavior, and market our offerings, provided such interests do not override your rights and freedoms.

� Consent: Where required by law, especially for sending marketing communications, we will always seek your explicit consent.

� Legal Obligations: To comply with legal or regulatory requirements.

4. Your Rights Under Data Protection Laws

We are fully committed to upholding your rights with respect to your personal data. Subject to specific conditions and limitations, you may exercise the following rights:

� Right of Access: Request information about the personal data we hold about you.

� Right to Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

� Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data in certain circumstances (“right to be forgotten”).

� Right to Restriction: Ask us to temporarily or permanently stop processing your data under specific conditions.

� Right to Portability: Obtain a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.

� Right to Object: Object to the processing of your data when based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.

To exercise any of the rights above, please contact us at [email protected].

5. Security Measures

We implement robust technical and organizational safeguards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your information, including but not limited to:

� Data encryption during transmission and at rest.

� Role-based access controls and authentication procedures.

� Regular data backups and secure storage environments.

� Employee data protection training and internal compliance programs.

6. International Data Transfers

Personal data may be processed or stored in countries outside your jurisdiction. When we transfer data internationally, including from the EU to non-EU countries, we rely on:

� Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

� Appropriate safeguards for CCPA compliance, including agreements with third-party service providers that meet required privacy standards.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as permitted by applicable law. In general:

� Usage and Technical Data are retained for up to 24 months to monitor and improve site functionality.

� Account, Communication, and Profile Data are retained until your account is closed, plus up to 12 months for administrative purposes.

� Transaction Data is retained for a minimum of 7 years to comply with accounting and legal obligations.

� Preference Data is retained until you withdraw consent or modify your choices.

8. Cookie Policy

howardwinstone.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Types of cookies we use include:

� Essential Cookies: Required for operating the website and enabling basic functions.

� Functional Cookies: Used to remember your preferences and choices.

� Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site, including page views, bounce rates, and navigation paths.

� Performance Cookies: Optimize the performance and responsiveness of howardwinstone.com.

9. Cookie Management and Compliance

In compliance with GDPR and CCPA, you may manage or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time through our cookie consent banner or your browser settings. Where consent is required before placing non-essential cookies, we will seek your approval accordingly.

10. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information without appropriate consent, please contact us immediately at [email protected] and we will take steps to delete such information.

11. Policy Updates and Notifications

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. We encourage you to periodically review this page to remain informed. Where material changes are made, we will notify users through suitable channels (e.g., website banners, direct notification, or other appropriate methods).

12. Contacting Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, our data processing practices, or wish to exercise your rights, you may contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://howardwinstone.com

We are committed to full compliance with all applicable privacy and data protection laws. Your trust is important to us. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have concerns or require further details on how we handle your personal data.