Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
At Take Back Event, accessible via takebackevent.com, we are committed to safeguarding the privacy and personal data of our users, customers, and website visitors. We adhere to high standards of security and transparency to ensure that personal information is handled with the utmost care and in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant privacy legislation.
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website, services, or communications.
2. Scope of Policy and Data Controller Role
This policy applies to all personal data collected through our website, takebackevent.com, and any services or platforms operated by Take Back Event where this policy is referenced.
Take Back Event is the Data Controller for the purposes of GDPR and is responsible for processing your personal information in accordance with applicable laws. For any questions regarding your data or this policy, you may contact us at [email protected].
3. Categories of Data Processed
We collect and process various categories of personal data as outlined below:
a) Usage Data
Includes information on how you use our website and services, such as browser type and version, IP address, device identifiers, operating system, pages visited, and session timing data.
b) Account Data
Covers personal details you provide when creating an account or registering for services—such as your full name, home or business address, email address, and contact number.
c) Profile Data
Encompasses preferences, saved items, purchase history, account settings, and behavioral data related to how you interact with our services.
d) Communication Data
Includes correspondence through customer support inquiries, feedback forms, emails, and any other interactions with our team.
e) Technical Data
Refers to device-specific information, including browser plug-ins, time zone settings, screen resolution, and system configuration used to access our services.
f) Transaction Data
Consists of information related to purchases made through takebackevent.com, including billing details, payment methods, and delivery address.
g) Preference Data
Includes marketing preferences, communication consents, and information on your interests in specific products or services.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We process your personal data in accordance with the following legal grounds:
– Performance of a Contract: Where personal data is necessary to fulfill a contract with you, such as processing your event registration or product order.
– Consent: Where you have given clear, informed consent to process your data for specific purposes (e.g., marketing communications).
– Legitimate Interests: For internal analytical purposes, service improvement, or fraud prevention, provided such interests do not override your fundamental rights.
– Legal Obligation: Where data processing is required to comply with applicable laws and regulatory obligations.
5. Your Rights
As a data subject under GDPR and CCPA, you are entitled to:
– Right of Access: Obtain a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
– Right to Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
– Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): Request deletion of your data under certain conditions.
– Right to Restriction: Ask us to limit the processing of your data in specific cases.
– Right to Data Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format and transfer it to another controller.
– Additional Rights under CCPA: California residents also have the right to opt out of the sale of personal data and to non-discrimination for exercising their privacy rights.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].
6. Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure your personal information, including but not limited to:
– Data encryption in transit and at rest
– Secure servers and access authentication
– Routine backups and disaster recovery protocols
– Internal data protection training for staff handling personal information
While no system can guarantee absolute security, we maintain protocols designed to mitigate risks and protect your personal information.
7. International Transfers
Your personal data may be transferred and stored outside of the European Economic Area (EEA) or your home jurisdiction. In such cases, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as the use of Standard Contractual Clauses or compliance with relevant privacy frameworks, to protect your data in line with applicable laws.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for its intended purpose or to meet legal requirements. The retention periods are as follows:
– Account Data: Stored for the duration of your account activity and up to 7 years thereafter for audit/legal purposes.
– Communication Data: Retained for 2 years from the date of the last contact.
– Transaction Data: Maintained for up to 7 years to fulfill financial and legal obligations.
– Preference and Marketing Data: Stored until you withdraw consent or opt out.
– Usage and Technical Data: Retained for analytical purposes for a maximum of 24 months, unless otherwise required.
9. Cookie Policy
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, evaluate performance, and support functionality. The types of cookies we use include:
a) Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly; these cannot be disabled.
b) Functional Cookies: Enhance usability by remembering your preferences and settings.
c) Analytics Cookies: Help us understand website traffic and usage behavior through anonymized data collection.
d) Performance Cookies: Assist in measuring system efficiency and error monitoring to improve functionality.
10. Cookie Management & Compliance
In accordance with GDPR and CCPA, we honor your right to control cookie settings. Upon your first visit to takebackevent.com, a cookie banner allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
You may also modify your cookie preferences through your browser settings or use ‘Do Not Track’ signals where supported.
11. Special Protections for Children Under 13
We do not knowingly collect or process personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately at [email protected] so we can take appropriate action, including deletion of the data.
12. Policy Updates
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated via our website or through direct notification where appropriate. Users are encouraged to review this policy regularly to stay informed about our data protection practices.
13. Contact
If you have any privacy-related concerns, questions about your data rights, or wish to make a request under this policy, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://takebackevent.com
We are dedicated to full compliance with applicable privacy laws and to upholding the rights and freedoms of individuals whose personal data we process. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any privacy concerns or questions.