Privacy Policy for ChildrenChampion.org
1. Introduction
At ChildrenChampion.org, we are steadfast in our commitment to protecting your personal information and upholding your fundamental right to data privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable data protection laws. We adhere to a privacy-first approach that prioritizes transparency, accountability, and your control over your information.
2. Scope of Policy and Data Controller Role
This Privacy Policy applies to personal data collected via our website, childrenchampion.org, and any related services controlled by us. For the purposes outlined in this Policy, the data controller is Children Champion, responsible for determining the purposes and means of processing your personal data. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your personal data, you may contact us at [email protected].
3. Categories of Data Processed
We may collect, use, store, and transfer the following categories of personal data through childrenchampion.org:
a. Usage Data: Information concerning your interaction with our website, including IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, operating system, session duration, and referring URLs.
b. Account Data: Information provided when creating an account or using our services, such as name, postal address, email address, and telephone number.
c. Profile Data: Details such as preferences, purchase history, behavior on the website, and feedback.
d. Communication Data: Records of correspondence with our support team, including emails, web chat transcripts, and contact history.
e. Technical Data: Device identifiers, login data, browser plug-in types, system configurations, and applications used to access our services.
f. Transaction Data: Information relating to payments made via the website, including billing and delivery addresses, payment method details (processed securely through third-party providers), and order history.
g. Preference Data: Marketing and communication preferences, including consent records and stated interests in our programs or campaigns.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We process your personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:
– Consent: Where you have explicitly agreed to the processing of your personal data for specific purposes, such as marketing communications.
– Contractual Necessity: To perform a contract with you, or to take pre-contractual steps at your request.
– Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for the purposes of our legitimate interests and those interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms. This includes analytics, fraud prevention, service improvement, and direct marketing where permitted.
– Legal Obligation: Where we are required to process your data in compliance with a legal obligation.
5. Your Rights
Under data protection laws, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:
– Right of Access: You may request access to your personal data held by us.
– Right to Rectification: You can request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): You may request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
– Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we restrict the processing of your personal data under specific conditions.
– Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal data in a structured and machine-readable format for transfer to another service provider.
– Right to Object: You may object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
– Right to Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw your consent at any time where processing is based on consent, without affecting prior lawful processing.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We may require verification of your identity prior to processing your request.
6. Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk of data processing activities. These measures include:
– Data encryption in transit and at rest
– Access controls, authentication protocols, and least-privilege access
– Regular system monitoring and vulnerability assessments
– Staff training on data protection compliance
– Secure data storage and disaster recovery protocols
7. International Transfers
In the event personal data is transferred outside of your jurisdiction (including outside of the European Economic Area), such transfers are protected through:
– The use of standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission
– Binding corporate rules or other legally recognized mechanisms
We take all reasonable steps to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy wherever it is processed.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations.
– Usage Data and Technical Data: Up to 24 months, unless otherwise required for legal purposes
– Account and Profile Data: Retained for the lifetime of the account and for up to 5 years following account closure
– Transaction Data: Retained for 7 years for compliance with financial regulations
– Communication Data: Retained for up to 3 years after final contact
– Preference Data: Retained until consent is withdrawn or data is deemed outdated
9. Cookie Policy
Cookies are small data files stored on your device when visiting childrenchampion.org. We use the following types of cookies:
– Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality, such as authentication and navigation
– Functional Cookies: Enable enhanced features like remembering user preferences
– Performance Cookies: Gather anonymous analytics on website performance and usage patterns
– Analytical Cookies: Help us analyze how users engage with our site to improve services
Third-party tools (e.g., Google Analytics) may use cookies on our behalf. All cookies used are compliant with applicable data protection laws.
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings or through our cookie preference panel presented during your initial visit. In certain jurisdictions, our cookies are managed in compliance with GDPR and CCPA requirements, including providing opt-in or opt-out options where required by law.
California residents may exercise their right to opt out of the “sale” of personal information, if applicable, via the dedicated “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” link available on the website.
11. Special Protections for Children
ChildrenChampion.org does not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13 without verified parental or guardian consent. Where we become aware that a user is under 13 and has provided personal information without appropriate authorization, we take immediate steps to delete such data. Parents and legal guardians may contact us at [email protected] to review or request deletion of a child’s personal data.
12. Policy Updates and Notifications
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in regulatory requirements, technological advancements, or business practices. Where material changes are made, we will provide prominent notice via our website and, if appropriate, notify you via direct communication (e.g., email).
We encourage users to periodically review this policy to remain informed about how we protect their information.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, you may contact our Privacy Team at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://childrenchampion.org
We are committed to responsible data stewardship and full compliance with applicable data protection laws. If you believe we have not adequately addressed your privacy concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
Thank you for trusting ChildrenChampion.org with your information. Your privacy is our priority.