Privacy Policy for Instabottles.com
1. Introduction
At Instabottles.com (“we”, “us”, or “our”), your privacy and the protection of your personal data are of paramount importance. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of data protection for our users and visitors in accordance with global privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit or use our website, instabottles.com.
2. Scope of Policy and Data Controller Role
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data collected through instabottles.com, inclusive of both web-based and mobile interfaces, including any services, tools, or interactions carried out via the website.
For the purposes of the GDPR, Instabottles.com acts as the Data Controller of your personal data. If you are a California resident, we are also defined as a “business” under the CCPA. As the Data Controller, we determine the purposes and means of processing personal data collected through our platform.
3. Categories of Data Processed
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
(a) Usage Data
Includes IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referral URLs, pages visited, access times, and user session information.
(b) Account Data
Includes personal identifiers such as name, residential or business address, email address, telephone number, and login credentials when you create or actively manage an account on instabottles.com.
(c) Profile Data
Includes information provided in user profiles such as product preferences, order history, wish lists, and behavioral patterns observed during interaction with our platform.
(d) Communication Data
Includes details submitted through contact forms or via email, including your communication history with customer service, support requests, inquiries, and related content.
(e) Technical Data
Includes device-specific data such as browser configurations, internet service provider, hardware model, software versions, language preferences, and diagnostic logs.
(f) Transaction Data
Includes information regarding orders placed, payment method details (processed via third-party payment gateways), billing and shipping addresses, delivery updates, and related transactional records.
(g) Preference Data
Includes your marketing communication preferences, newsletter opt-ins, response rates to promotional campaigns, and product interest categories.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We process your personal data on the basis of one or more of the following lawful grounds:
– Consent: Where you have provided explicit consent for a specific purpose.
– Contractual Necessity: Where processing is required to fulfill a contract with you or take steps prior to entering into a contract.
– Legal Obligation: Where processing is necessary to comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
– Legitimate Interests: Where processing supports our legitimate business interests (including improving website functionality, customer service, or preventing fraud), provided such interests do not override your fundamental rights and freedoms.
5. Your Rights
As a data subject, you have the following rights, subject to applicable law:
– Right of Access: To request details of personal data we hold about you.
– Right to Rectification: To correct inaccuracies in your personal data.
– Right to Erasure: To request deletion of your personal data, under certain conditions.
– Right to Restriction: To request that we limit the processing of your personal data.
– Right to Data Portability: To request a transferable copy of your personal data.
– Right to Object: To object to the processing of your data in cases based on legitimate interest, or to opt out of direct marketing.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected].
6. Security Measures
We implement appropriate organizational and technical security measures to protect your data. These include but are not limited to:
– Data encryption (at rest and in transit)
– Access control mechanisms
– Regular system backups
– Staff training on data security and privacy protocols
– Network monitoring and intrusion detection systems
While we strive to protect your data, no internet-based platform can guarantee absolute security. You are encouraged to protect your personal login credentials.
7. International Transfers
Your personal data may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside your jurisdiction, including areas outside of the European Economic Area (EEA). In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including the use of Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission and adherence to regionally accepted compliance frameworks.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or to comply with legal or regulatory obligations. For example:
– Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for up to 12 months after account closure.
– Transaction Data: Retained for up to 7 years for financial compliance.
– Communication Data: Retained for up to 24 months after resolution.
– Usage and Technical Data: Retained for 12 to 18 months for security and analytics.
Data may be anonymized for statistical or research purposes and held indefinitely.
9. Cookie Policy
We employ cookies and similar technologies on instabottles.com for various purposes:
– Essential Cookies: Necessary for core site functionality, such as security and user login.
– Functional Cookies: Enhance user experience (e.g., language and region settings).
– Analytics Cookies: Collect aggregated data for assessing site performance and user behavior.
– Performance Cookies: Track navigation and usage metrics to optimize functionality.
10. Cookie Management & Legal Compliance
In compliance with GDPR and CCPA, users are provided with a cookie consent banner upon visiting instabottles.com, allowing for granular control over non-essential cookies. You can customize your preferences through our cookie settings interface at any time.
Additionally:
– Under GDPR, we rely on consent for processing non-essential cookies.
– Under CCPA, California residents may opt out of the “sale” of personal information, which includes certain cookie data sharing activities.
You may also manage cookies via your browser settings or via global consent tools such as the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal.
11. Children’s Data Protection
Instabottles.com is not intended for use by 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 collected inadvertently, we will take immediate steps to delete the information. Parents or legal guardians with concerns should contact us at [email protected].
12. Policy Updates & Notifications
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy to remain compliant with changes in law or in our operations. Updates will be reflected on this page, and users may be notified via appropriate digital channels if material changes occur. Continued use of instabottles.com following any changes indicates your acceptance of the revised terms.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions, requests, complaints, or concerns regarding your personal data or this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Email: [email protected]
We take your privacy seriously and are committed to addressing any inquiries in a timely and transparent manner.
Instabottles.com adheres to applicable data protection laws and ensures respect for your privacy rights through responsible data stewardship. If you have any privacy-related concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out — your trust is our priority.