Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
At Dewmocracy Media Hub (“we,” “our,” or “us”), accessible via dewmocracymediahub.com, we are committed to safeguarding the privacy and personal data of all users who engage with our website, services, and communications. We uphold the highest standards of data protection as required under the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), and applicable global privacy laws. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your personal data in a privacy-first manner that reflects our unwavering commitment to your rights and freedoms.
2. Scope of the Policy and Role as Data Controller
This Privacy Policy governs the processing of personal data collected through our digital platforms, including but not limited to www.dewmocracymediahub.com and affiliated services. For the purposes of applicable data protection law, Dewmocracy Media Hub is the data controller for any personal data collected via our website and services. Where we process data on behalf of third parties, we do so as a data processor, in line with contractual obligations.
3. Categories of Personal Data Processed
In the course of your interactions with dewmocracymediahub.com, we may process the following categories of personal data:
a) Usage Data
– Information about how you interact with our website, including IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, access times, and durations of sessions.
b) Account Data
– Identifiers provided during account creation or communication, such as full name, email address, mailing address, and telephone number.
c) Profile Data
– Information voluntarily provided by you including preferences, behavioral data, interests, purchases, service history, and user settings.
d) Communication Data
– Records of correspondence and communications with us, such as inquiries, customer support interactions, and response histories.
e) Technical Data
– Device and system configurations, such as your operating system version, device model, language settings, unique device identifiers, and browser configurations.
f) Transaction Data
– Data relating to purchases and payment processing, including billing address, delivery details, and confirmation of payment (note: we do not store credit card numbers).
g) Preference Data
– Information regarding your consent and preferences for marketing communications, content subscriptions, and areas of interest or specialization.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We collect and process your personal data only where we have a valid legal basis. These may include:
– Consent: where you have given us explicit permission to process your data (e.g., email marketing).
– Contractual necessity: to fulfill obligations under a contract entered into with you (e.g., order fulfillment).
– Legal obligations: where processing is legally required (e.g., to comply with tax or reporting obligations).
– Legitimate interests: to operate our services efficiently and securely in ways that do not override your fundamental rights and freedoms (e.g., service personalization or fraud prevention).
5. Your Rights
Under GDPR, CCPA, and similar laws, you are entitled to exercise the following rights in relation to your personal data:
– Right of Access: You may request a copy of personal data we hold about you.
– Right to Rectification: You can request that incomplete or inaccurate data be corrected.
– Right to Erasure: You have the right to request deletion of your personal data, subject to applicable exceptions.
– Right to Restrict Processing: You may request a temporary halt to processing while a dispute is being resolved.
– Right to Data Portability: You may obtain your personal data in a structured, commonly used machine-readable format and transfer it to another controller.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
6. Security Measures
We implement and maintain appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to ensure a high level of security for your data. These include:
– Transport Layer Security (TLS) encryption for data transmissions.
– Role-based access control to restrict access to personal data.
– Encrypted backups with secure storage protocols.
– Regular audits, monitoring, and staff privacy training.
Despite our comprehensive measures, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is entirely secure. We therefore cannot guarantee absolute security, but we strive to meet or exceed industry standards at all times.
7. International Data Transfers
In the course of operating our services, your personal data may be transferred and stored in countries outside of your jurisdiction. Where such transfers occur, we:
– Ensure adequacy under decisions from the European Commission or similar authorities.
– Utilize Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the EU Commission.
– Employ additional safeguards, such as encryption and data minimization.
By using our services, you acknowledge these international transfers and our commitment to lawful data transfer mechanisms.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations. Retention periods vary by data category:
– Usage and Technical Data: Retained for 12 months for performance and analytics purposes.
– Account and Profile Data: Retained until account closure or inactivity for 24 months.
– Communication Data: Retained for up to 24 months from the date of last interaction.
– Transaction Data: Retained for 6 years for compliance with financial and tax regulations.
– Preference Data: Retained until consent is withdrawn or upon request for erasure.
Upon expiry of applicable retention periods, all data is securely deleted or anonymized.
9. Cookie Policy
Our website, dewmocracymediahub.com, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience. We categorize cookies as follows:
– Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality and security.
– Functional Cookies: Enable helpful site features (e.g., remembering preferences).
– Analytics Cookies: Provide insights via tools such as Google Analytics for internal reporting.
– Performance Cookies: Measure site speed, responsiveness, and user interactions to improve service delivery.
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
You may manage or revoke your consent to cookies at any time via our cookie banner interface or through your browser’s settings. Users originating from the EU or California are presented with cookie options in accordance with GDPR and CCPA requirements. We honor “Do Not Track” settings where applicable and provide a clear process for consent withdrawal.
11. Children’s Data Protection
Dewmocracy Media Hub does not knowingly collect or process data from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that personal data from a child under 13 has been collected, such data will be promptly deleted. Parents or legal guardians who believe their child may have provided personal data to our service are encouraged to contact us at [email protected].
12. Policy Updates and User Notifications
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal, technical, or operational requirements. If material changes are made, we will notify users via prominent notice on our website or other applicable channels. Continued use of our website constitutes acknowledgment of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests pertaining to your personal data or this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.dewmocracymediahub.com
We are committed to full compliance with applicable data protection laws and encourage you to reach out with any privacy-related concerns so that we may address them promptly and transparently.