Effective Date: October 5, 2024
At TrendyNWS (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect the personal information you provide when using www.trendynws.com. It also details your rights under various global privacy laws, including but not limited to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant regulations.
You agree to the practices outlined in this policy by accessing and using our website.
1. Information We Collect
We collect various types of information from you, which may include:
1.1 Personal Information
Personal information refers to data that can identify you personally, such as:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- IP address
- Other identifying details
We collect this information when you voluntarily provide it, such as signing up for newsletters, contacting us, or engaging with our services.
1.2 Non-Personal Information
Non-personal information refers to anonymous data that does not identify you directly, such as:
- Browser type
- Device type
- Operating system
- Pages visited on the Site
- Time spent on the Site
- Referring URLs
This information is automatically collected using cookies, analytics tools, and server logs.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and improve our website and services
- To communicate with you via email or other channels
- To personalize your experience on the Site
- To process transactions and fulfill your requests
- To conduct research and analytics to enhance our content and offerings
- To detect, prevent, and address security issues or fraudulent activities
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store certain information about your interaction with our Site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that allow us to improve the user experience by:
- Remembering your preferences
- Analyzing user behavior on our Site
- Providing targeted advertisements based on your interests
3.1 Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the functioning of our Site.
- Performance Cookies: Help us understand how you use our Site to improve it.
- Marketing Cookies: Used to track your online behavior for advertising purposes.
You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Site.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share your information in the following situations:
4.1 With Service Providers
We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist in operating our website, conducting business, or providing services to you. These parties are required to protect your information under applicable privacy laws.
4.2 For Legal Compliance
We may disclose your information when required by law or in response to legal requests, such as subpoenas, court orders, or regulatory obligations.
4.3 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our assets, your personal information may be transferred to the relevant third party.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information under various privacy laws:
5.1 GDPR (European Union)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) provides the following rights:
- Right to Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you, as well as supplementary information such as how your data is being used, who it is shared with, and how long it will be retained.
- Right to Rectification: You can request correction or updating of any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): You can request that we delete your data when it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or processed, or if you have withdrawn consent for processing.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit the processing of your data under certain circumstances, such as when the accuracy of the data is contested or when the processing is unlawful.
- Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and transmit that data to another data controller.
- Right to Object: You may object to our processing of your data when we process it on legitimate interest grounds, or for direct marketing purposes.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on your consent to process your data, you have the right to withdraw it at any time.
To exercise your GDPR rights, please contact us at support@trendynws.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days, as required by GDPR.
5.2 CCPA (California, USA)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to Know: You have the right to request information about the personal data we have collected about you in the preceding 12 months, including the categories of data collected, the sources of that data, and the third parties with whom we share it.
- Right to Delete: You can request that we delete the personal data we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions (such as legal obligations).
- Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. While we do not sell your personal information, we respect your right to this choice.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right to non-discriminatory treatment for exercising your CCPA rights. We will not deny you services, charge different prices, or provide a lower quality of service if you exercise your rights under the CCPA.
To exercise your CCPA rights, please email support@trendynws.com. We will respond to your request within 45 days, as required by the CCPA.
5.3 PIPEDA (Canada)
For users located in Canada, we comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), which grants the following rights:
- Right to Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you, including how we use and share your data.
- Right to Correct: You have the right to request the correction of any inaccurate or incomplete information we hold about you.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on your consent to process your data, you have the right to withdraw it at any time.
- Right to File a Complaint: If you believe that your privacy rights have been violated, you have the right to complain to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.
To exercise your PIPEDA rights, please contact support@trendynws.com. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe, as required by PIPEDA.
5.4 LGPD (Brazil)
If you are a resident of Brazil, the Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD) grants you the following rights:
- Right to Confirmation of Processing: You have the right to confirm whether we process your data.
- Right to Access: You may request access to the personal data we have about you, as well as details about how it is processed.
- Right to Rectification: You have the right to request corrections to any inaccurate or outdated personal data.
- Right to Anonymization, Blocking, or Deletion: You may request the anonymization, blocking, or deletion of unnecessary or excessive data, or data that is not being processed in compliance with LGPD.
- Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request the transfer of your data to another service or provider.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent at any time when we process your data based on consent.
To exercise your LGPD rights, please contact support@trendynws.com. We will respond to your request within 15 days, as required by LGPD.
5.5 UK Data Protection Act (United Kingdom)
If you are located in the United Kingdom, you have similar rights under the UK Data Protection Act 2018 and the GDPR, which include:
- Right to Access: You have the right to access the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure: You may request the deletion of your data, under certain circumstances.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can request us to restrict the processing of your data in certain situations.
To exercise your rights under the UK Data Protection Act, please contact support@trendynws.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, while we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations. Once the retention period expires, we will securely delete or anonymize your data.
8. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before interacting with them.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the equivalent minimum age in relevant jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe that we have collected data from a child, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete the information.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed of how we are protecting your information.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data rights, please contact us at:
Email: support@trendynws.com