Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Forsite Media (“we”, “us”, “our”) is firmly committed to safeguarding the privacy and personal data of all users who interact with our website located at forsitemedia.net (“Website”). We recognize the importance of data protection and the responsibility we carry in managing your information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data in accordance with the highest legal and ethical standards, including applicable data protection laws such as 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 data collected from or about individuals who visit forsitemedia.net or otherwise engage with our services, including communications via email or other supported platforms.
For the purposes of applicable data protection legislation, Forsite Media is the data controller responsible for determining the purposes and means of processing your personal data.
If you are a California resident, you are also afforded specific rights under the CCPA. This Privacy Policy is designed to comply both with the GDPR and CCPA frameworks, where applicable.
3. Categories of Data Processed
We collect and process the following categories of personal data:
a. Usage Data:
Includes information such as IP address, browser type, device identifiers, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, session duration, and other diagnostic data related to your interaction with the Website.
b. Account Data:
If you create an account or engage our services, we may collect your name, email address, billing address, shipping address, phone number, and account credentials.
c. Profile Data:
Includes transactional behavior, product preferences, order history, and information you provide as part of your profile, such as saved items or preferences.
d. Communication Data:
Encompasses records and content of inquiries or support requests you submit via email or through contact forms, including historical correspondence with our support team.
e. Technical Data:
Includes device information, system configurations, geographic location (approximate), language settings, and diagnostics related to website performance.
f. Transaction Data:
Includes payment history, transactional timestamps, delivery information, invoicing records, order confirmations, and methods of payment (excluding full card details unless processed securely).
g. Preference Data:
Covers your marketing preferences, subscription selections, consent records, and indications of interest regarding specific services or products.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We rely on one or more of the following legal bases under the GDPR to lawfully process your personal data:
– The performance of a contract with you or in order to take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract;
– Your explicit consent, which you may withdraw at any time;
– Compliance with a legal obligation to which we are subject;
– Legitimate interests pursued by us or a third party, provided that such interests do not override your fundamental rights and freedoms.
Under the CCPA, we do not sell personal information and limit our data handling to what is necessary for business operations, lawful disclosures, and service enhancements.
5. Your Rights
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or California, you are afforded the following rights with respect to your personal data:
– Right of Access: You may request confirmation as to whether we process your personal data and, where applicable, request a copy of such data.
– Right to Rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
– Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal restrictions and operational needs.
– Right to Restriction: You may request temporary suspension of data processing under certain conditions.
– Right to Data Portability: You may request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
– Right to Object: You may object to data processing on grounds of legitimate interests or direct marketing.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your verified request in accordance with applicable legal timeframes.
6. Security Measures
We implement rigorous administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your personal data. These measures include but are not limited to:
– Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmissions.
– Role-based access control to limit personal data access to authorized personnel only.
– Regular data backups and business continuity protocols.
– Staff training in data protection practices and security awareness.
Despite our best efforts, no online system can be guaranteed as 100% secure. We recommend that all users exercise caution when transmitting personal data electronically.
7. International Transfers
Where personal data is transferred to countries outside the European Economic Area or California, we ensure that adequate safeguards are in place, such as:
– Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission;
– Transfers to jurisdictions recognized as providing adequate data protection;
– Binding corporate rules or equivalent accountability mechanisms.
Users accessing forsitemedia.net from outside the country of data origin understand and consent to such international data transfers when engaging with our services.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data for no longer than necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including to fulfill legal, accounting, or reporting obligations. General retention periods include:
– Account and Transaction Data: Retained for up to 7 years, or as required by tax and financial legislation.
– Communication and Support Data: Retained for 3 years from your last interaction with us.
– Technical and Usage Data: Retained for 2 years to support analytics and network diagnostics.
– Marketing Preference Data: Retained until consent is withdrawn or becomes outdated.
9. Cookie Policy
Forsitemedia.net uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to optimize user experience and analyze website performance. These include:
– Essential Cookies: Required for the Website to function properly (e.g., account login, page navigation).
– Functional Cookies: Enable site customization based on your preferences (e.g., language, region).
– Analytics Cookies: Allow us to understand user behavior and improve performance, using tools like Google Analytics.
– Performance Cookies: Track navigation patterns to assess site speed, downtime, and technical issues.
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
You can manage or withdraw your cookie consent at any time through the cookie preference tool provided on forsitemedia.net. In addition, most web browsers enable you to decline cookies or specify which types you wish to allow.
Under the GDPR, we will not deploy non-essential cookies without your prior consent. For California residents, cookie use is limited in scope, and we do not sell or share user data in the context defined by the CCPA.
11. Special Protections for Children
Forsitemedia.net is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child without verified parental consent, we will promptly delete such data. Parents or legal guardians who believe their child has submitted data may contact us at [email protected].
12. Policy Updates and Notifications
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology, or our data practices. When material changes are made, notice will be provided on the Website, and where appropriate, via direct communication.
Continued use of forsitemedia.net after changes have been published will constitute your acceptance of the updated policy terms.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests pertaining to this Privacy Policy or the protection of your personal data, please contact:
Forsite Media
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://forsitemedia.net
We are fully committed to compliance with all applicable privacy laws and welcome your feedback to help us improve our privacy practices.
For any concerns related to data privacy, we encourage you to reach out directly so that we can address your inquiry promptly and responsibly.