Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
At yiddishword.com (“we,” “our,” “us”), we are committed to safeguarding your privacy and protecting your personal data. We recognize the importance of upholding the highest standards of data protection and transparency in accordance with applicable international laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you visit or interact with yiddishword.com.
2. Scope of Policy and Data Controller Role
This Privacy Policy applies to all users of yiddishword.com, including those who browse the site, create an account, engage with our content, or communicate with us. yiddishword.com acts as the data controller for the personal data processed in connection with the operation of the website. As the controller, we determine the purposes and means of processing your personal information.
3. Categories of Data Processed
We may collect and process various categories of personal data, as described below:
– Usage Data: This includes information such as your browser type and version, IP address, pages viewed, time spent on our website, referring URLs, and usage patterns. This data is used to monitor website performance and improve user experience.
– Account Data: If you create an account on yiddishword.com, we process data including your full name, physical address, email, and telephone number.
– Profile Data: We may gather data related to your preferences, purchase history, user behavior, favorite content, and contributions to the platform.
– Communication Data: When you communicate with us, such as through email or support requests, we process the content of your communications and our correspondence history.
– Technical Data: Includes details about the devices you use to access our site, including device type, operating system, browser settings, and system configurations.
– Transaction Data: If you make purchases or payments on yiddishword.com, we process details such as billing information, shipping address, order history, and payment confirmations.
– Preference Data: This includes your choices regarding marketing communications, newsletter subscriptions, interests, and feedback.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We rely on the following lawful bases, as appropriate under GDPR and CCPA, to process your personal data:
– Consent: Where you have explicitly consented to data collection and use, such as signing up for newsletters or agreeing to cookies.
– Contractual Necessity: We process your data to fulfill our contractual obligations (e.g., delivering purchased products or services).
– Legal Obligation: Certain data processing activities are required to comply with lawful obligations (e.g., accounting, tax compliance).
– Legitimate Interests: We may use your data for our legitimate interests, provided that such interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms. This includes improving our services, marketing relevant content, and fraud prevention.
5. Your Rights
As a data subject, you have the following rights under applicable data protection laws:
– Right of Access: You may request a copy of your personal data held by us.
– Right of Rectification: You may correct or update any inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Right to Erasure (“Right to Be Forgotten”): You can request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
– Right to Restrict Processing: In certain circumstances, you may restrict how we process your data.
– Right to Data Portability: You may request to receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and transmit it to another controller.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
6. Security Measures
We employ strict technical and organizational measures to ensure the integrity and security of your personal data, including:
– Data encryption (in transit and at rest)
– Role-based access controls and limited employee access
– Routine system backups and redundancies
– Regular staff training and internal audits
– Detection and prevention of unauthorized access, data loss, and malware threats
7. International Transfers
Where personal data is transferred outside of your country of residence, including jurisdictions not deemed adequate by the European Commission, we use appropriate safeguards such as European Commission Standard Contractual Clauses or other lawful transfer mechanisms to ensure adequate protection.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or to meet legal, regulatory, or contractual requirements. Retention periods vary by data category:
– Usage Data: Up to 13 months from collection
– Account & Profile Data: Retained until account is deleted or inactivity exceeds 24 months
– Communication Data: Retained for a minimum of 24 months for service and legal reference
– Transaction Data: Retained for 6 years to comply with statutory obligations
– Cookie Data: Retention periods vary by cookie type; see cookie section
9. Cookie Policy
We use cookies and similar technologies to personalize and enhance your experience on yiddishword.com. Cookies fall into the following categories:
– Essential Cookies: Required for core website functionality (e.g., security, authentication, navigation)
– Functional Cookies: Help remember user preferences and enhance functionality
– Analytics Cookies: Allow us to collect statistical data and understand usage patterns to improve services
– Performance Cookies: Optimize website speed and responsiveness
10. Cookie Management and Compliance with GDPR & CCPA
Consent for non-essential cookies is obtained in accordance with GDPR requirements. When you first visit yiddishword.com, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or customize your preferences.
California users may opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information by using the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link on our site or by contacting us at [email protected].
You may also manage cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling some cookies may impact website functionality.
11. Special Protections for Children Under 13
yiddishword.com is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from minors under this age. If we become aware that a child under 13 has submitted personal information, we will take appropriate steps to delete such data. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected].
12. Policy Updates & User Notifications
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or service offerings. All updates will be posted on yiddishword.com. Where required by law, we will notify users of material changes and, where appropriate, request renewed consent.
13. Contact Information
For questions, concerns, or to exercise your data rights under GDPR, CCPA, or other applicable regulations, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: yiddishword.com
We take privacy seriously and are committed to compliance with applicable data protection laws and principles. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or to submit data-related requests.