Privacy Policy
At Holidays Images (https://holidaysimages.com), we are firmly committed to safeguarding the privacy and personal information of our users. We understand and respect the importance of your personal data and are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of data protection, in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable privacy laws and regulations.
By using our services or accessing our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
1. Commitment to Privacy and Data Protection
We prioritize your right to privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data against unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. Our data practices are designed to be transparent, fair, and lawful, with a privacy-first approach in how we collect, use, store, and share your information.
2. Scope of Policy and Data Controller Role
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data collected through your interaction with the website holidaysimages.com, including but not limited to, any services, transactions, contact forms, newsletters, and account-related features we offer.
For purposes of the GDPR and other applicable data protection laws, Holidays Images is the “data controller” regarding the processing of your personal data. As data controller, we determine the purposes and means of processing your personal data.
3. Categories of Data Processed
We collect the following categories of personal data:
a. Usage Data
Includes information such as IP address, browser type, operating system version, pages visited, visit duration, and referral URLs. This is typically gathered automatically via cookies and analytics tools.
b. Account Data
Includes personal information provided when registering an account, such as full name, mailing address, email address, and telephone number.
c. Profile Data
Includes information generated during your use of the service such as purchase history, preferences, interests, and behavioral patterns.
d. Communication Data
Includes your interactions with Holidays Images through customer support channels, emails, web forms, live chats, and other correspondence records.
e. Technical Data
Includes device identifiers, hardware model, operating system details, browser settings, and other technical configuration data.
f. Transaction Data
Includes payment and billing information, delivery address, transaction history, and order fulfillment details collected when you make purchases on our platform.
g. Preference Data
Includes your marketing and communications preferences, consent choices, and product or content interests.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We process your personal data only where legally permitted. The principal legal bases include:
– Performance of a contract: to provide services you have requested or purchased.
– Consent: where you have given clear consent for processing (e.g., newsletter subscription).
– Legitimate interest: for purposes such as improving our services, fraud prevention, and customer support.
– Legal obligation: where processing is necessary for compliance with legal or regulatory requirements.
5. Your Rights
As a data subject, you have the following rights under applicable data protection laws:
– Right of Access: You are entitled to request a copy of your personal data that we hold.
– Right to Rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
– Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”) where it is no longer necessary for the purposes we collected it.
– Right to Restrict Processing: You may request that we limit processing of your data under certain circumstances.
– Right to Data Portability: You may request your data be provided to you or transmitted to another data controller in a usable electronic format.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to reasonable and valid requests in accordance with applicable laws.
6. Security Measures
We implement a comprehensive set of administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to ensure the security of your data, including:
– Encryption of data in transit and at rest
– Access controls and authentication procedures
– Regular data backups and secure storage
– Staff training on data protection protocols
– Monitoring for unauthorized access and data breaches
7. International Transfers
Where your personal data is transferred outside of your resident country, such transfers are made in compliance with applicable legal frameworks. For EU residents, we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission, and ensure that equivalent levels of data protection are maintained.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting obligations. Retention periods vary based on data type:
– Account and Profile Data: retained until account deletion or user request
– Transaction Data: retained for a minimum of 7 years for tax and auditing obligations
– Communication Data: retained for up to 3 years for customer service history
– Usage and Technical Data: retained for up to 24 months for analytics and security
After the applicable retention period, your data is securely deleted or anonymized.
9. Cookie Policy
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze site traffic, and aid in marketing:
– Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality (e.g., login, shopping cart).
– Functional Cookies: Enable enhanced features like language preference or saved settings.
– Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our website (e.g., Google Analytics).
– Performance Cookies: Monitor site performance and optimize user experience.
10. Cookie Management and Compliance with GDPR & CCPA
We provide a cookie consent mechanism in accordance with GDPR and CCPA. When accessing holidaysimages.com for the first time, you will be prompted to accept or manage your cookie preferences. You can update your cookie settings or withdraw consent at any time through the settings banner available on our site.
Users may also control cookies via their browser settings. Please note, disabling certain cookies may impact site functionality.
Under the CCPA, California residents may opt out of the sale of personal information by managing cookie preferences and submitting a “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” request via our contact email.
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 personal data has been collected from a child under 13 without verifiable parental consent, we will promptly delete such data. If you believe a child under your guardianship has provided personal data to us, please contact us at [email protected].
12. Policy Updates and Notifications
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements or the nature of our services. We strive to inform you of significant changes through prominent notices on holidaysimages.com, via email, or account notifications where applicable.
We encourage users to revisit this page regularly to stay informed about our privacy practices.
13. Contact
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please reach out to us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://holidaysimages.com
We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws. Thank you for trusting Holidays Images with your information.