Privacy Policy
At The Wired Shark, accessible at thewiredshark.com, we are fully committed to upholding your privacy and safeguarding personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal data we collect, how we use and protect that data, and the rights you have concerning your personal information.
1. Commitment to Privacy and Data Protection
We regard the protection of your personal data as fundamental. The Wired Shark implements robust privacy and data management practices to ensure that your information is handled lawfully, transparently, and with respect for your individual rights. Whether you are browsing our content or engaging with our services, we strive to maintain the highest standards of privacy and data security.
2. Scope of This Policy and Data Controller Role
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data collected through your interaction with thewiredshark.com, including but not limited to our website, services, features, and communications. The Wired Shark is the data controller for the purposes of GDPR and responsible for your data under applicable laws. If you have any privacy-related concerns, you may contact us at [email protected].
3. Categories of Personal Data We Process
We collect and process the following categories of personal information:
a) Usage Data
Includes data such as your browser type and version, IP address, time zone setting, geolocation, referring/exit pages, page interactions, and other analytics data relating to your navigation and behavior on thewiredshark.com.
b) Account Data
Includes information provided during account registration or purchases, including your full name, billing/shipping address, phone number, and email address.
c) Profile Data
Includes user preferences, feedback, purchase history, page behaviors, product interests, and saved settings.
d) Communication Data
Includes all correspondence such as emails, contact form submissions, customer support inquiries, and interaction history with our support channels.
e) Technical Data
Details about the devices used to access thewiredshark.com, such as device type, operating system, browser configuration, screen resolution, and connectivity settings.
f) Transaction Data
Includes details regarding purchases and payments made on our website, including credit/debit card data (processed through secured third-party processors), transaction amounts, and delivery addresses.
g) Preference Data
Marketing preferences, opt-in/opt-out choices, and product-specific interest indicators that help us tailor your user experience and communicate relevant offerings.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We process your personal data under the following legal grounds consistent with GDPR and CCPA:
– Consent: For activities requiring explicit permission, such as email marketing or non-essential cookies.
– Contractual Necessity: To fulfill orders, provide services, or administer your account.
– Legitimate Interests: For analyzing website usage, securing our systems, responding to user queries, fraud prevention, and improving user experience—provided such interests are not overridden by your rights.
– Compliance with Legal Obligations: Where necessary to comply with applicable tax, regulatory, or judicial requirements.
5. Your Data Protection Rights
Under GDPR and CCPA, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
– Right of Access: You may request a copy of your personal information we hold.
– Right to Rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
– Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your data, subject to legal requirements.
– Right to Restrict Processing: You may request limits on the processing of certain personal data.
– Right to Data Portability: You may receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
– Right to Object: You may oppose processing of your data for direct marketing or other purposes based on legitimate interests.
6. Security Measures
We take security very seriously. The Wired Shark employs appropriate administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards, including:
– Encryption of data in transit and at rest,
– Role-based access controls and authentication mechanisms,
– Regular vulnerability scans and penetration testing,
– Secure backups and disaster recovery protocols,
– Employee training programs on privacy, confidentiality, and cybersecurity.
7. International Data Transfers
Where necessary, we may transfer your personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or your country of residence. In such cases, we use appropriate safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), Binding Corporate Rules, or compliance with Privacy Shield frameworks where applicable, to ensure your data is protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Policy, or as required to fulfill legal, contractual, or regulatory obligations. Specific retention durations include:
– Usage and Technical Data: up to 26 months
– Account and Transaction Data: up to 7 years (for compliance with tax and financial reporting)
– Communication Data: up to 3 years post last interaction
– Preference and Marketing Data: until withdrawal of consent or 24 months from last engagement
9. Cookie Policy
The Wired Shark uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. These enable core website functionality and help us analyze and improve user experience.
– Essential Cookies: Necessary for website operation (e.g., login, security, shopping cart).
– Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings.
– Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the website (e.g., Google Analytics).
– Performance Cookies: Optimize website performance and user flow.
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings at any time. For users in the EU and California, the website offers consent banners and cookie preference tools to comply fully with GDPR and CCPA requirements. We honor “Do Not Track” signals where supported by your browser.
11. Special Protections for Children
The Wired Shark does not knowingly collect, process, or store personal data from children under the age of 13. If you believe that a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us immediately at [email protected].
12. Policy Updates and Notifications
We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in legal, technical, or operational requirements. Where such changes materially affect your rights, we will notify you via prominent notice on our website or direct communication channels.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your personal data or this Privacy Policy, please reach out using the details below:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://thewiredshark.com
We are committed to complying with all applicable privacy regulations and ensuring transparent processing practices. Should you have any privacy concerns, please contact us for prompt and respectful resolution.