Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
At niall-mackenzie.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal data. We are dedicated to maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all personal information collected through our website. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”).
2. Scope of Policy and Data Controller Role
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal information collected, processed, or stored when you visit or interact with the website niall-mackenzie.com, and to any communication or service related to this platform.
For purposes of the GDPR, the data controller responsible for the collection and use of your personal data is:
Niall Mackenzie
Email: [email protected]
3. Categories of Data Processed
We collect and process various categories of personal data as outlined below:
a. Usage Data
Includes browser type and version, IP address, time zone setting, location data, referring websites, and interaction data such as page views, navigation paths, and session duration.
b. Account Data
Includes name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and other identifiable account information submitted voluntarily during registration or account creation.
c. Profile Data
Comprises preferences, purchase history, browsing behavior, saved items, interests, and user-generated content within your account.
d. Communication Data
Includes correspondence history such as support requests, contact form submissions, inquiries, and related communication with our customer service.
e. Technical Data
Encompasses information from your device such as operating system, device type, hardware model, system settings, internet service provider information, device location, and unique device identifiers.
f. Transaction Data
Includes information required to process transactions, such as billing addresses, payment card details (handled securely through a third-party processor), and delivery or fulfillment instructions.
g. Preference Data
Includes consent preferences for marketing communications, email newsletter subscriptions, and indication of interest in specific services or products.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
Under the GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:
– Consent – where you have given us clear permission to process your personal data for a specific purpose (e.g., marketing newsletters).
– Contract – where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering such a contract.
– Legal Obligation – where we are required to comply with applicable legal obligations.
– Legitimate Interests – where we process data in a manner that is necessary for our legitimate interests, as long as they do not override your rights and freedoms (e.g., security, fraud prevention, service enhancement).
For California residents, we do not “sell” your personal data as defined under CCPA, and we observe your right to opt-out, access, or delete your data as provided under the law.
5. Your Rights
You have the following rights under applicable privacy laws:
– Right of Access – to request copies of your personal data.
– Right to Rectification – to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Right to Erasure – to request deletion of your personal data.
– Right to Restriction – to request limited processing of your personal data.
– Right to Data Portability – to request transfer of your data to another service provider.
– Right to Object – to object to processing for direct marketing and profiling.
– Right to Withdraw Consent – when data is processed on the basis of your consent.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
6. Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These include:
– Data encryption in transit and at rest using industry standards
– Multi-layered access controls and authentication protocols
– Routine system monitoring and vulnerability scanning
– Secure backups and disaster recovery plans
– Staff training on data protection and cybersecurity
While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal data, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
7. International Transfers
If your personal data is transferred outside of the European Economic Area (EEA) or your country of residence, we ensure adequate safeguards are in place, such as:
– Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
– Compliance with relevant adequacy decisions
– Binding corporate rules or equivalent legal mechanisms
By using niall-mackenzie.com, you consent to the transfer of your information to jurisdictions that may have different data protection laws.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Policy, including to comply with legal, accounting, or reporting obligations.
– Usage, Technical, and Profile Data: Typically retained for up to 36 months for performance and analytics, unless anonymized.
– Account and Communication Data: Retained for the duration of the relationship and an additional 6 years for compliance purposes.
– Transaction Data: Retained for a minimum of 7 years to comply with financial and audit requirements.
– Preference Data: Retained until consent is withdrawn or updated.
9. Cookie Policy
We use cookies and similar technologies on niall-mackenzie.com for the following purposes:
– Essential Cookies – necessary for the functioning of the website (e.g., login, navigation).
– Functional Cookies – remember user choices and enhance usability.
– Analytics Cookies – collect aggregated data to measure performance, usage trends, and improve services.
– Performance Cookies – help us analyze site performance and load times for optimization.
Cookies do not typically identify you personally, but they may be linked to a unique identifier that could be associated with your profile.
10. Cookie Management and Compliance with GDPR & CCPA
You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings or by managing your cookie preferences via our Cookie Consent Manager on the website.
Under GDPR and CCPA, you have the right to:
– Give or withdraw consent for cookies (excluding essential cookies)
– Request access to the categories of data collected via cookies
– Opt-out from performance and marketing cookies
11. Special Protections for Children Under 13
We do not knowingly collect, solicit, or process personal data of children under the age of 13. If we become aware that such data has been collected inadvertently, it will be promptly deleted. Parents or legal guardians may contact us at [email protected] to request removal of their child’s data.
12. Policy Updates & User Notifications
From time to time, we may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. Any updates will be posted on niall-mackenzie.com, and substantial changes may be communicated to registered users where required.
We encourage you to review this Policy regularly to remain informed about how we are protecting your information.
13. Contact
For any questions, requests, or concerns regarding your privacy or this Policy, you may contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://niall-mackenzie.com
We fully comply with applicable privacy laws and are committed to responding to all inquiries in a timely and transparent manner.