Privacy Policy
At Infinite Pulse Magazine (“we,” “us,” or “our”), accessible via infinitepulsemag.com (the “Website”), we are fully committed to upholding the privacy and security of your personal data. We understand the importance of protecting the information you entrust to us, and we apply the highest standards of data protection in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant legal frameworks.
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, protect, and store your personal data, and informs you about your legal rights and choices in relation to your information.
1. Scope of This Policy and Data Controller Role
This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Website. Infinite Pulse Magazine is the data controller for the personal data processed through infinitepulsemag.com. As data controller, we determine the purposes and means of processing your personal data.
If you have questions about this Policy or our data practices, you may contact us at [email protected].
2. Categories of Data We Process
We may collect and process various categories of personal data for the purposes set out in this Policy, including the following:
a) Usage Data
– Information about how the Website is accessed and used, such as browser type/version, IP address, access times, pages viewed, session duration, referring URL, and interactions with website elements.
b) Account Data
– Personal identifiers provided upon registration or contact submission, including full name, email address, mailing address, and phone number.
c) Profile Data
– Demographic information, preferences, browsing history, purchase history, and any behavior indicative of interests or content engagement.
d) Communication Data
– Records of direct correspondence with us, including emails, customer support requests, surveys, interviews, or feedback.
e) Technical Data
– Information gathered from the device used to access the Website, such as operating system, device type, system configuration, browser extensions, and performance diagnostics.
f) Transaction Data
– Payment history, billing details, shipping address, and any associated metadata related to transactions or orders placed through the Website (where applicable).
g) Preference Data
– Your preferences in receiving marketing communications, editorial subscriptions, and product/service interest indicators.
3. Legal Bases for Processing Personal Data
We process your personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, using one or more of the following legal bases:
– Consent: Where required by law, we obtain your explicit, informed consent before processing your data (e.g., marketing emails, cookies).
– Contract Performance: When data processing is necessary to fulfill a contract with you or to take steps upon your request prior to entering a contract.
– Legitimate Interest: For purposes including improving the Website, preventing fraud, targeting content, or analyzing trends, where our interests are not overridden by your rights.
– Legal Obligation: Processing is required to comply with regulatory or legal obligations under applicable laws.
4. Your Data Protection Rights
Subject to local data protection laws, you may have the right to:
– Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you and receive a copy.
– Rectification: Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”) under certain circumstances.
– Restriction: Request temporary or permanent restriction of our processing of some or all of your data.
– Portability: Receive a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, or request it be transferred to another organization.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We verify all such requests and respond in accordance with legal deadlines.
5. Security Measures
We implement a robust framework of administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data, including:
– Data encryption in transit and at rest using industry-standard protocols.
– Tiered access controls and secure authentication mechanisms.
– Regular system backups and audits.
– Mandatory employee training on data protection and information handling.
– Regular assessments of our security policies and IT practices.
6. International Data Transfers
We may transfer your personal data outside your jurisdiction, including to countries that may not provide the same level of data protection as your home country. Where required by law, we implement Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or employ other lawful safeguards to ensure adequate protection for such transfers.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, and in accordance with legal, accounting, or other compliance requirements. Specific retention periods include:
– Usage Data: 26 months from collection
– Account Data: Until account closure or inactivity beyond 24 months
– Communication Data: 2 years post-resolution or final communication
– Transaction Data: 7 years for financial recordkeeping
– Profile and Preference Data: Retained while your profile remains active or until consent withdrawal
After expiration of the applicable retention period, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
8. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and other tracking technologies to enable essential website functionality, enhance performance, analyze site usage, and tailor user experiences.
– Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Website to function (e.g., login, security, navigation).
– Functional Cookies: Enable enhanced functionality such as remembering user preferences.
– Performance & Analytics Cookies: Collect anonymized data to understand user interactions and improve functionality.
– Targeting/Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant ads and content; may include third-party cookies.
You can learn more about our use of cookies in our dedicated Cookie Policy, available on the Website.
9. Cookie Management and Legal Compliance
For users in the EU, we ensure cookie deployment through affirmative consent mechanisms in compliance with GDPR. CCPA opt-out options are available to California residents through a “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” link or equivalent method. Users can manage cookie preferences through browser settings or the provided website controls.
10. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from individuals under the age of 13. If we become aware that a minor under 13 has provided personal information without verified parental consent, we will promptly delete such data. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided personal data should contact us at [email protected].
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy at our discretion and in response to evolving legal or operational requirements. Material changes will be communicated via appropriate channels, such as banners on our Website or direct email, where feasible. Continued use of infinitepulsemag.com following changes indicates your acceptance.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, requests, complaints, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you may contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://infinitepulsemag.com
13. Compliance Statement
We are committed to maintaining full compliance with applicable privacy regulations, including GDPR and CCPA. If you have any concerns regarding your data or privacy while using infinitepulsemag.com, please reach out to us at [email protected].