Privacy Policy for SteadyEddys.com
1. Introduction
At SteadyEddys.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we are firmly committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our users and customers. This Privacy Policy is designed to demonstrate our dedication to compliance with data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”). We believe privacy is a fundamental right, and we are dedicated to maintaining robust safeguards to secure and responsibly process personal data.
2. Scope of the Policy and Data Controller Role
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data collected through our website, steadyeddys.com, as well as any associated services, communications, and transactions. SteadyEddys.com is the data controller under applicable laws and is responsible for the processing of your personal data.
If you have questions regarding how your data are handled, please contact us at: [email protected].
3. Categories of Personal Data Processed
We collect and process various types of personal data to operate effectively and provide high-quality service. These categories include:
– Usage Data: Includes information such as IP address, browser type and version, geographic location, pages visited, session duration, and referring URLs.
– Account Data: Includes your name, billing and delivery address, email address, and phone number, typically provided when you create an account or place an order.
– Profile Data: Includes your preferences, past purchases, product views, and behavioral data collected through website interactions.
– Communication Data: Includes content of communications sent to us, support requests, and your correspondence history with SteadyEddys.com.
– Technical Data: Includes information about your device, operating system, browser settings, and network configurations used to access our website.
– Transaction Data: Includes payment details (processed via secure third-party gateways), transaction history, and delivery information.
– Preference Data: Includes consents you have provided for marketing, subscriptions, and your indicated product interests.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We process personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds, in line with GDPR and CCPA requirements:
– Consent: Where you have given clear permission for us to process your data for a specific purpose (e.g., marketing emails).
– Contractual Necessity: To fulfill obligations arising from contracts between you and SteadyEddys.com, such as delivering purchases or managing your account.
– Legal Obligation: When required to comply with applicable laws and regulatory obligations.
– Legitimate Interests: For purposes such as improving services, fraud prevention, analytics, and internal administration—provided these do not override your rights and freedoms.
5. Your Rights
Subject to local data protection laws, you possess the following rights regarding your personal data:
– Right of Access: You may request access to the personal data we hold about you.
– Right to Rectification: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Right to Erasure: You may request that we delete your personal data in certain circumstances (“right to be forgotten”).
– Right to Restriction: You may request that we limit processing of your personal data under specific conditions.
– Right to Data Portability: You may request that your data be provided in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please notify us at [email protected].
6. Security Measures
We implement technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or misuse. These include:
– HTTPS encryption for secure data transmission.
– Access control and role-based permissions among staff.
– Regular security audits and system updates.
– Secure data backups.
– Employee training on data protection and privacy awareness.
7. International Data Transfers
Where personal data is transferred outside of the European Economic Area (EEA) or your jurisdiction, such transfers are conducted in accordance with applicable data protection laws and enforced through Standard Contractual Clauses or other approved mechanisms to ensure an adequate level of protection.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose it was collected for, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements:
– Usage, Technical, and Preference Data: Up to 24 months.
– Account, Profile, and Communication Data: Retained for as long as your account is active, and up to 7 years thereafter for legal compliance.
– Transaction Data: Retained for 7 years in compliance with financial regulations.
9. Cookie Policy
We use cookies to optimize website functionality and enhance your user experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device and comprise:
– Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality (e.g., log-in and cart features).
– Functional Cookies: Enhance personalization and site behavior based on your settings.
– Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with steadyeddys.com (e.g., Google Analytics).
– Performance Cookies: Monitor site performance and loading times to improve efficiency.
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
You can control cookie preferences directly in your browser settings or through our cookie consent tool upon visiting steadyeddys.com. Under GDPR and CCPA, you are entitled to withdraw cookie consent or restrict processing related to analytics and marketing at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
11. Special Protections for Children Under 13
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has submitted personal information to steadyeddys.com, please contact us via [email protected]. We will promptly investigate and take appropriate steps to delete the data.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, regulatory, or operational requirements. Substantial changes will be communicated to you appropriately. We encourage you to periodically review this policy to stay informed about how we handle your personal data.
13. Contact
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please contact us at:
We are committed to full compliance with international data protection standards and welcome the opportunity to address any questions or concerns you may have regarding your privacy.