Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
At The Other Side Blog (accessible at theothersideblog.com), we are committed to safeguarding personal data and protecting the privacy of all our visitors and users. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and applicable privacy laws. We apply a privacy-first approach to the collection and handling of all personal information, ensuring transparency, accountability, and control for our users.
2. Scope of Policy and Data Controller Role
This Privacy Policy applies to all data processed in connection with your access to and use of the website theothersideblog.com and any related communications or services. The data controller for all personal data processed under this policy is The Other Side Blog, who determines the purposes and means of the processing of your personal data.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].
3. Categories of Personal Data We Process
We collect and process the following categories of personal data:
a. Usage Data
Includes details such as your IP address, browser type, referring URLs, pages visited, time and date of access, session duration, and clickstream data.
b. Account Data
Includes name, email address, mailing address, and phone number provided during user registration, subscription, or account creation.
c. Profile Data
Includes user preferences, purchase history, reading behavior, participation in campaigns, and other information associated with your user activity on theothersideblog.com.
d. Communication Data
Includes correspondence exchanged with our support team, feedback messages, user-submitted queries, and any message history associated with your communications with us.
e. Technical Data
Includes information about the device you use to access our website, including device type, operating system, browser version, and system configuration.
f. Transaction Data
Includes payment details, billing addresses, delivery information, and order history if you engage in any purchase or transaction through our site.
g. Preference Data
Includes marketing preferences, product or topic interests, survey responses, and subscription settings.
4. Legal Bases for Data Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds, as applicable:
– Consent: Where you have given clear and informed consent for us to process your personal data.
– Performance of Contract: Where processing is necessary to fulfill a contract we have entered into with you or to take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract.
– Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests—such as operating, maintaining, and improving theothersideblog.com—provided these interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms.
– Legal Obligation: When processing is required to comply with legal or regulatory obligations to which we are subject.
5. Your Rights
As a data subject, you may exercise the following rights, subject to verification of identity and applicable exceptions under the law:
– Right of Access: You may request access to your personal data and obtain a copy.
– Right to Rectification: You may request that inaccurate or incomplete data be corrected.
– Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your data when it is no longer necessary, or the processing is unlawful.
– Right to Restriction: You may request that we restrict processing of your personal data under certain conditions.
– Right to Data Portability: You may request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and request transmission to another controller.
To exercise any of the above rights, please contact us at [email protected].
6. Security Measures
The security of your data is of utmost importance to us. The Other Side Blog implements state-of-the-art security practices, including:
– Industry-standard encryption methods for data transmission and storage.
– Access controls based on need-to-know and least-privilege principles.
– Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
– Secure database and application architecture.
– Staff training on data privacy and security awareness.
– Regular data backups and recovery protocols.
7. International Transfers
Personal data may be processed outside the country from which it was collected, including countries that may not offer the same level of legal protection for personal data. In such instances, we rely on recognized safeguards such as:
– Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
– Certification mechanisms or internal corporate rules that meet GDPR standards.
– Compliance with relevant international data transfer legislation.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including satisfying any legal, contractual, accounting, or reporting obligations. Retention periods per category of data include but are not limited to:
– Usage Data: 12 months for analytics and system integrity purposes.
– Account and Profile Data: Retained until account deletion or inactivity period of 24 months.
– Communication Data: Retained for up to 24 months for customer support purposes.
– Transaction Data: Retained for a minimum of 6 years in accordance with financial compliance standards.
– Preference Data: Retained until users update preferences or withdraw consent.
9. Cookie Policy
The Other Side Blog uses cookies to enhance user experience, improve website functionality, and gather analytical insights. The categories of cookies we use include:
– Essential Cookies: Necessary for site navigation and security.
– Functional Cookies: Enhance user settings, language preferences, and customization.
– Analytics Cookies: Collect aggregated data on usage patterns and user journeys.
– Performance Cookies: Help identify technical issues or performance bottlenecks.
10. Cookie Management and Compliance with GDPR & CCPA
Upon first visit, users are presented with a cookie banner to manage their preferences in compliance with GDPR and CCPA. Users may:
– Accept or decline non-essential cookies.
– Withdraw consent at any time via the cookie settings panel.
– Access cookie management links embedded in the site footer.
Browser settings may also be configured to block or delete cookies. Please note that disabling certain cookies may impair website functionality.
11. Special Protections for Children Under 13
The Other Side Blog does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from individuals under the age of 13. If we become aware that personal data has been collected from a child without verifiable parental consent, such data will be deleted promptly. If you believe that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at [email protected].
12. Policy Updates and Notification
We may update this Privacy Policy as necessary to remain compliant with legal, regulatory, or operational requirements. We encourage users to review this page periodically for the latest information on our privacy practices. In instances of material changes, we will provide more prominent notice via our website.
13. Contact Information
For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your personal data or this Privacy Policy, you may reach us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: theothersideblog.com
We are committed to processing your data lawfully, fairly, and in a transparent manner. Thank you for trusting The Other Side Blog.