Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
At jerryriceonline.com, we are firmly committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring the responsible use and protection of your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines the type of personal data we collect, the purposes for which we use it, and your rights relating to your information. We uphold the highest standards of privacy, in accordance with applicable regulations including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and are devoted to transparency, accountability, and data integrity.
2. Scope of this Policy and Role as Data Controller
This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors, users, and others who interact with the services offered via jerryriceonline.com. For the purposes of data protection laws, we act as the “data controller” in the processing of your personal information, meaning we determine the purposes and means of processing such data. This policy governs all data collected through our website, services, and communications.
3. Categories of Data We Process
We collect and process the following categories of personal data:
a. Usage Data:
This includes data relating to your browser type and version, IP address, device identifiers, web pages visited, dates and times of access, your interactions with our website, and referral source.
b. Account Data:
If you create or manage an account with us, we process your full name, email address, password, phone number, and billing/shipping address.
c. Profile Data:
We collect data related to your preferences, interests, purchase history, user behavior, and interactions with features on jerryriceonline.com.
d. Communication Data:
Such data includes any correspondence or inquiries you send us, support requests, and records of communication via email or contact forms.
e. Technical Data:
We process data from your device including operating system type/version, device model, browser settings, screen resolution, language settings, and system configurations.
f. Transaction Data:
If you make purchases through our platform, we collect data such as order history, payment card type (not full numbers), transaction information, and shipping details.
g. Preference Data:
Data concerning your marketing communication preferences, opt-in statuses, and indicated product or content interests are processed to tailor your experience.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
The processing of your personal data is grounded on one or more of the following legal bases:
– Consent: You have provided specific permission for us to process your personal information.
– Contractual Necessity: Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which you are party.
– Legal Obligation: Certain processing is required for us to meet compliance with applicable laws.
– Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, except where such interests are overridden by your privacy rights.
5. Your Rights
Subject to applicable data protection laws, you may exercise the following rights regarding your personal information:
– Right of Access: Request to access the data we hold about you.
– Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
– Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data where there is no justifiable reason for us to continue processing it.
– Right to Restriction: Request limitation of processing under certain circumstances.
– Right to Data Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format and transmit it to another controller.
– Right to Object: Object to data processing in cases where we rely on legitimate interest or direct marketing.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the “Contact” section below.
6. Security Measures
We implement robust technical and organizational measures to ensure the security and confidentiality of your personal data, including:
– End-to-end encryption of sensitive information during transit and storage
– Access control protocols to limit internal access to personal data
– Routine system backups, disaster recovery procedures, and infrastructure redundancy
– Security awareness and privacy training for staff with access to data
Despite these precautions, no system is entirely immune from security threats. We encourage users to protect their own data by using strong, unique passwords and enabling two-factor authentication where possible.
7. International Data Transfers
If your data is transferred outside of the country in which you reside, including to locations outside of the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure adequate protection through:
– Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
– Binding corporate rules (where applicable)
– Other legally recognized transfer mechanisms under international laws
Transfers are carefully evaluated to ensure your data is treated in a manner consistent with this Privacy Policy and applicable legislation.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:
– Usage and Technical Data: Retained for 12 months for analytics and troubleshooting
– Account and Profile Data: Retained for the duration of your account’s existence plus 2 years
– Transaction Data: Retained for 7 years to meet financial and legal record-keeping requirements
– Communication Data: Retained for 2 years following final contact
– Preference Data: Retained until you withdraw consent or update your preferences
Once retention periods lapse, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
9. Cookie Policy
jerryriceonline.com uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device to collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior data. Our website uses the following types:
– Essential Cookies: Necessary for core site functionality such as authentication, session management, and navigation.
– Functional Cookies: Enable enhanced features such as remembering preferences and user settings.
– Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our site via anonymous data (e.g., Google Analytics).
– Performance Cookies: Improve site speed, responsiveness, and overall user experience.
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
Upon your first visit, you are presented with a cookie consent banner to manage preferences in line with GDPR and CCPA requirements. You can update or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time via your browser settings or our website’s cookie control mechanism.
California residents also have the right to opt out of the sale of personal information, and you may exercise this right via the “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” link where applicable, as required by the CCPA.
11. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from individuals under the age of 13. If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child without verifiable parental consent, we will promptly delete that information. If you become aware of such data collection, please contact us immediately using the details below.
12. Policy Updates
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time in response to legal or operational changes. We will notify users of significant amendments by appropriate means, which may include posting a prominent notice on the site or contacting you directly via email.
13. Contact
For any questions or concerns related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.jerryriceonline.com
We are committed to maintaining full compliance with applicable privacy laws and remain available to address any inquiries relating to the protection of your personal information. Please contact us if you believe your privacy rights have been violated or if further details are required.