Privacy Policy for HolidaysImages.com
HolidaysImages.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal data when you access or use our website at holidaysimages.com (the “Site”). We recognize the importance of privacy in the digital age, and we are fully committed to compliance with applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
1. Commitment to Privacy and Data Protection
At holidaysimages.com, the privacy and security of our users are of paramount importance. We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to ensure that your personal data is handled in a safe, secure, and transparent manner. We are dedicated to maintaining the trust of our users by upholding high standards of privacy compliance and ethical data processing.
2. Scope of Policy and Role as Data Controller
This Privacy Policy applies to all users of the Site and to all personal data collected through holidaysimages.com. For purposes of applicable data protection laws, HolidaysImages.com is the “data controller” responsible for determining the purposes and means of the processing of your personal data.
3. Categories of Data Processed
We process the following categories of personal data:
a) Usage Data
Information automatically collected about how you access and interact with the Site, including your browser type and version, IP address, time zone setting, pages viewed, login information, session duration, referral source, and browsing activity.
b) Account Data
Information provided during account creation and profile management, such as your full name, physical address, email address, telephone number, and login credentials.
c) Profile Data
Any information related to your interests or habits on the Site, including purchase history, saved preferences, items added to cart or wishlist, and user behavior analytics.
d) Communication Data
Records of any communications you have with us, including inquiries sent to [email protected], customer service interactions, and contact form submissions.
e) Technical Data
Information about the devices you use to access the Site, including hardware type, operating system, unique device identifiers, mobile network information, and browser configurations.
f) Transaction Data
Details regarding purchases made through the Site, including billing and delivery address, payment methods, order confirmations, and invoice records.
g) Preference Data
Information concerning your subscription preferences, marketing communication consents, and interests in specific products or services.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We rely on the following legal bases for processing your personal data:
– Consent: Where consent is required (especially for marketing and non-essential cookies), we will seek your freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous consent.
– Contractual Necessity: Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you, including managing your account, processing transactions, and delivering services.
– Legitimate Interests: We may process your data where it is necessary for our legitimate interests, provided such interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms. These interests include enhancing user experience, ensuring network and information security, and preventing fraud.
– Legal Obligation: We may process data as required to comply with our legal obligations under applicable laws and regulations.
5. Your Rights
You have the following rights concerning your personal data:
– Right of Access: You have the right to obtain a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
– Right to Rectification: You have the right to rectify inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
– Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
– Right to Restrict Processing: You can obtain the restriction of the processing of your data under specific conditions.
– Right to Data Portability: Where lawful, you may receive your data in a structured, commonly used electronic format and have the right to transmit that data to another controller.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We may require verification of your identity before processing such requests.
6. Security Measures
We apply technical and organizational safeguards to maintain the integrity, availability, and confidentiality of your data, including:
– Encryption of data in transit and at rest
– Access controls based on roles and responsibilities
– Firewall and intrusion detection systems
– Secure data backups
– Regular security audits and staff training in data protection principles
While we implement these measures, no internet-based system can be considered entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. International Data Transfers
If your personal data is transferred outside of the European Economic Area (EEA) or from jurisdictions with comparable protections (e.g., California), we ensure such transfers are made via appropriate safeguards. These include:
– Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
– Adequacy decisions issued by the European Commission or relevant authorities
– Binding Corporate Rules (where applicable)
We strive to protect your personal data regardless of where it is stored or processed.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the reasons for which it was collected, including legal, contractual, and operational obligations. Retention periods vary by data category:
– Account and Profile Data: Retained for the duration of your account and up to 3 years after closure
– Transaction Data: Retained for 7 years for taxation and audit purposes
– Communication Data: Retained for 2 years following the last contact
– Usage and Technical Data: Retained for 12 months for analytics and diagnostic purposes
– Marketing and Preference Data: Retained until you withdraw your consent
9. Cookie Policy
We use cookies and similar technologies to collect data related to user interactions with the Site. We categorize cookies as follows:
– Essential Cookies: Required to operate the Site and enable core functionalities (e.g., session management, user authentication)
– Functional Cookies: Allow the Site to remember user choices and provide personalized content
– Analytics Cookies: Provide aggregated statistics about Site usage to guide improvements
– Performance Cookies: Measure system performance and error diagnostics
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
holidaysimages.com complies with GDPR and CCPA requirements regarding cookies and user consent. On your first visit, you are presented with a clear Cookie Consent banner allowing you to accept, reject, or configure individual cookie preferences.
You may also manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact the functionality of the Site.
California residents have the right to opt-out of the “sale” of personal information as defined under CCPA. We do not sell your personal information and do not exchange user data for monetary or other valuable consideration.
11. Protection for Children
Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect or process personal data from such individuals. If we become aware that data from a minor under 13 has been collected without verified parental consent, we will take immediate steps to delete that information.
12. Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be revised from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or our data practices. Any material updates will be communicated via website notifications or email when applicable. Continued use of holidaysimages.com following such updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy.
13. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal data, or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.holidaysimages.com
We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is respected and your personal data is handled with the highest levels of care and transparency.