At Scratch-Ed, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. It also describes your rights regarding your personal data and how you can exercise them.
Personal Data Collection
When you visit our website, we may collect personal data that you voluntarily provide or that is automatically collected. The types of personal data we collect may include:
- Personal Identifiers: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and other technical information related to your use of the site.
- Usage Data: Information about your interactions with our site, including pages visited, time spent on pages, and other engagement metrics.
- Marketing and Communications Data: Preferences in receiving marketing materials, feedback, and responses to surveys.
We collect this data to provide you with the best experience on our website, to improve our content, and to communicate with you effectively.
Cookies
Cookies are used on our website to enhance user experience and collect information on how visitors interact with the site. For more details, refer to our Cookie Policy, which outlines the types of cookies we use, how you can manage them, and the information we collect.
Retention and Deletion
We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for legal, regulatory, or operational requirements. Once the purpose has been fulfilled, and in accordance with applicable laws, we will securely delete or anonymize your data.
You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances. For more information on how to request deletion, refer to the Your Rights section below.
Security Measures
We take the security of your personal data very seriously and employ industry-standard security measures to protect it. These measures include encryption, secure servers, and access controls designed to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss of your information.
However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 13 years old. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 13, we will promptly take steps to delete that information.
If you believe that we may have collected personal data from a child under 13, please contact us using the information provided below.
Your Rights
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws, you have several rights regarding your personal data. These include:
- Right to Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You can request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can request to limit the processing of your personal data.
- Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your data for direct marketing or other legitimate interests.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below. We will respond to your requests in accordance with GDPR within the legally required time frame.
Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our data practices or to comply with new legal requirements. Any significant changes will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, we will notify you via email or a notice on our website.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your data.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:
Scratch-Ed
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (800) 555-0123
Mail: 123 Gold Avenue, Suite 400, New York, NY 10001, USA
We take your privacy seriously and are committed to responding to your inquiries and concerns promptly.