Privacy Policy
At Network of Minds (accessible via networkofminds.com), we are fully committed to safeguarding the privacy and personal data of our users. This Privacy Policy outlines how your personal information is collected, used, disclosed, and protected when you visit our website and utilize our services. Our practices adhere strictly to applicable privacy regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Your trust is important to us, and we handle your information with the utmost care, transparency, and accountability.
1. Introduction
We value the privacy of our website visitors and are dedicated to upholding international standards of data protection. This Privacy Policy is designed to inform you about the nature and scope of the data we collect, your data protection rights, and the choices available to you. By using networkofminds.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Scope of Policy and Data Controller Role
This Privacy Policy applies to all processing activities carried out through networkofminds.com. For all applicable purposes under GDPR and CCPA, Network of Minds acts as the Data Controller responsible for processing your personal data. For any questions relating to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, you may contact us at [email protected].
3. Categories of Data Processed
We collect and process various categories of data to provide and improve our services, ensure security, fulfill contractual obligations, and carry out analytical insights.
a. Usage Data:
We collect information about how you use our site, including IP address, browser type, language preference, visit duration, pages visited, and referral source. This data helps us diagnose server issues, prevent fraud, and enhance user experience.
b. Account Data:
When you create an account or make a purchase, we collect personal identifiers such as your name, billing and delivery addresses, email address, and telephone number.
c. Profile Data:
We process transactional histories, browsing behavior, purchase frequency, product preferences, and other profile-related information to personalize your experience.
d. Communication Data:
This includes email correspondence, contact via customer support, feedback, survey responses, and any other communication exchanged through networkofminds.com channels.
e. Technical Data:
We may collect device details such as model, operating system, hardware version, browser information, time zone settings, and system configurations for troubleshooting and service improvement purposes.
f. Transaction Data:
When making purchases through our site, your payment details, order history, and delivery preferences are processed securely via third-party providers. We do not store sensitive payment information (e.g., full credit card numbers).
g. Preference Data:
Your preferences regarding marketing communication, newsletter subscriptions, product or content interests, and consent settings are maintained to ensure compliance with data protection standards.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We rely on the following legal grounds under GDPR to process your personal data:
– Consent: When you provide clear and informed consent for specific purposes (e.g., marketing communications).
– Contract: When processing is necessary for the performance of a contract or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract.
– Legal Obligation: Where processing is required for compliance with a legal obligation.
– Legitimate Interest: Used when we have a lawful business reason to process your data that does not override your fundamental rights and freedoms (e.g., site functionality, fraud prevention, network security).
For users protected under the CCPA, we do not sell personal data. Any potential data sharing with service providers is done strictly for operational purposes and under contractual assurances of confidentiality.
5. Your Rights
As a data subject, you are entitled to a range of rights under data privacy regulations:
– Right of Access: Obtain confirmation and access to your data that we process.
– Right to Rectification: Correct inaccuracies in your personal information.
– Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
– Right to Restriction: Limit processing where you contest accuracy or legality of data use.
– Right to Data Portability: Receive a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
– Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interest, including for direct marketing.
– Right to Withdraw Consent: At any time, where prior consent was given, you may withdraw such consent without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
To exercise any of these rights or raise a concern, please contact us at [email protected].
6. Security Measures
We implement rigorous physical, administrative, and technical safeguards to protect your data:
– Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission.
– Role-based access and password requirements for internal data access.
– Regular system audits and cybersecurity testing.
– Secure data backups and network redundancy.
– Staff training on information security protocols and privacy compliance.
Although we take great care to secure your information, no digital transmission or storage method is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but strive to maintain best-in-class protection.
7. International Transfers
Should your data be transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), such as to cloud service providers or operational partners, we implement appropriate safeguards as required by applicable law. These include Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or verification that recipients participate in frameworks providing adequate data protection levels (e.g., Privacy Shield).
For CCPA compliance, we limit data sharing to service providers operating in similar jurisdictions under equivalent data protection standards and prohibitive use contracts.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes stated herein or as required by applicable laws.
– Usage Data: Retained for up to 12 months for performance analysis and diagnostics.
– Account Data: Retained during the term of your account and for seven (7) years thereafter to comply with legal obligations.
– Communication Data: Retained for three (3) years for customer service reference and legal defense.
– Transaction Data: Retained for up to seven (7) years in line with tax regulations.
– Preference Data: Retained until consent is withdrawn or the data becomes obsolete.
After these timeframes, data is either anonymized or securely deleted.
9. Cookie Policy
Cookies are small text files stored on your device to improve website functionality and user experience. We use various types of cookies on networkofminds.com:
– Essential Cookies: Necessary for website operation, enabling login, navigation, and access to secure areas.
– Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences (e.g., language, region) to enhance your personalized experience.
– Performance Cookies: Collect information about usage and performance of the website to improve functionality.
– Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the site, commonly through services like Google Analytics.
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
In accordance with GDPR and CCPA requirements, we seek your consent for non-essential cookies upon your first visit. You may manage or withdraw your cookie preferences through our cookie banner or by adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Please note that disabling essential or functional cookies may impair your ability to use parts of the site effectively.
Do Not Track Signals: We honor browser-enabled Do Not Track (DNT) signals wherever technically feasible and supported.
11. Special Protections for Children
networkofminds.com is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If we become aware that such data has been inadvertently collected, we will delete it without delay. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal data on our website, please contact us immediately at [email protected].
12. Policy Updates
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect legal developments, industry standards, operational decisions, or user feedback. Where applicable, we will notify users of significant changes via email or prominent notice on networkofminds.com. Continued use of our website following such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://networkofminds.com
We are committed to full compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable data protection laws. Your privacy is our priority, and we welcome all queries or requests regarding your data.