Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy outlines how SheikhandBakeFilms (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, processes, shares, and protects your personal data when you visit our website, sheikhandbakefilms.com (the “Website”), or engage with our services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”).
1. Commitment to Privacy and Data Protection
At SheikhandBakeFilms, your privacy and trust matter to us. We adhere to principles of transparency, lawfulness, fairness, and security in the handling of personal data and uphold the rights of individuals whose information we process. We implement appropriate safeguards to protect the confidentiality and integrity of your data and continuously review our practices to remain compliant with global privacy standards.
2. Scope of Policy and Data Controller Role
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data collected through our Website, sheikhandbakefilms.com, and any affiliated online or offline services. SheikhandBakeFilms acts as the data controller for the personal data that we collect and determine the purposes and means of processing such data in accordance with privacy laws. For any inquiries related to this policy or your personal information, we can be reached at [email protected].
3. Categories of Data Processed
We collect and process the following categories of personal data strictly as pertinent and necessary:
a. Usage Data:
We collect information about how you interact with our Website. This may include browser type and version, device information, operating system, IP address, unique identifiers, access times, referring websites, pages viewed, and session data.
b. Account Data:
If you create an account or sign up for services, we collect identifying information such as full name, postal address, email address, and telephone number.
c. Profile Data:
This includes your preferences, past purchases, browsing behavior, and user profile settings, which help us tailor your experience.
d. Communication Data:
We retain the contents of your communications with us, including customer support inquiries, email correspondences, and other communication history relevant to the services we provide.
e. Technical Data:
Information about your device’s configuration, including device identifiers, language preferences, screen resolution, and operating system and application versions, is processed for operational and security purposes.
f. Transaction Data:
For purchased services, we may process billing data, payment details (where applicable), shipping information, and transaction history.
g. Preference Data:
We collect information on your consents for newsletters, personalized marketing, product interest preferences, and communication channels.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We process your personal data only when there is a lawful basis to do so, including:
– Consent: Where you have granted explicit permission, such as consenting to receive marketing communications.
– Contractual Necessity: To provide you with services or fulfill a contractual obligation, for instance, when you make a purchase.
– Legitimate Interest: To improve our Website, monitor and prevent fraud, and ensure the security and performance of our services, provided such interest is not outweighed by your rights.
– Legal Obligation: When we are required to retain or disclose data pursuant to applicable law or legal proceedings.
5. Your Rights
Under GDPR and, where applicable, CCPA, you have the following rights concerning your personal data:
– Access: You may request access to your personal data and a copy of the information we process.
– Rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate personal data.
– Erasure: You may request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention obligations.
– Restriction: You may request restriction on processing under certain conditions.
– Data Portability: Where technically feasible, you may request transfer of your personal data to another controller in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
– Withdrawal of Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
– Objection: You may object to data processing where such processing is based on our legitimate interests or for marketing purposes.
6. Security Measures
We implement industry-standard technical and organizational security measures to safeguard your personal data. These include end-to-end encryption, regular backups, strict access controls, secured server environments, and mandatory privacy training for staff. We monitor our systems for possible vulnerabilities and continuously evaluate our security posture.
7. International Transfers
In the event that personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or another jurisdiction with adequate data protection standards, such transfers are conducted in compliance with GDPR and other applicable laws. We rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses, adequacy decisions, or binding corporate rules to ensure an equivalent level of protection.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, and as required to meet legal, regulatory, tax, accounting, or reporting obligations. The following retention periods generally apply:
– Usage Data: Retained for up to 12 months for analytics purposes.
– Account Data: As long as your account exists and up to 2 years following deactivation, unless required longer by law.
– Transaction Data: Retained for 7 years for audit and tax records.
– Communication Data: Maintained for 3 years to provide support and respond to any follow-up inquiries.
– Preference Data: Until you update your preferences or withdraw consent.
9. Cookie Policy
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on sheikhandbakefilms.com. These cookies include:
– Essential Cookies: Necessary for Website functionality and cannot be disabled.
– Functional Cookies: Enable personalized content and remember your settings.
– Analytics Cookies: Help us understand site performance and usage patterns.
– Performance Cookies: Collect information for improving speed and responsiveness.
We do not use cookies for profiling or automated decision-making without explicit consent.
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
In compliance with GDPR and CCPA, cookie consents are obtained at the time of first visit through our cookie management tool. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by accessing cookie settings via the Website footer or through your browser settings. You also have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information where CCPA applies.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our Website and services are not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received personal data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly. Parents or guardians may contact us at [email protected] to request removal of such data.
12. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy as needed to reflect changes in law, technology, or our operating practices. Changes become effective immediately upon posting on sheikhandbakefilms.com. We encourage you to review the Policy periodically. Where material changes significantly affect your rights, we will notify you directly when feasible.
13. Contact
For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, you may contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: sheikhandbakefilms.com
We are committed to complying with applicable privacy laws and ensuring your data is handled responsibly. Please reach out to us if you believe any aspect of your data has been processed in a manner inconsistent with this Policy or your legal rights.