Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Morning Claws (“we,” “our,” “us”) is firmly committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal data. We value the trust you place in us when using our website, morningclaws.com (the “Site”), and we strive to uphold the highest standard of data protection and privacy practices. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data in accordance with global privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”).
2. Scope of Policy and Role as Data Controller
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data collected through morningclaws.com, regardless of device or method of access. For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, Morning Claws acts as the “Data Controller” in determining the purposes and means of processing your personal data.
3. Categories of Data We Process
We process the following categories of personal data:
3.1 Usage Data
Information about how you use our Site, such as browser type, IP address, time zone setting, location data, access times, and other diagnostic data generated through your interactions.
3.2 Account Data
Data you provide when creating an account or placing an order on morningclaws.com, including your name, mailing address, email address, and phone number.
3.3 Profile Data
Information compiled about you, such as your purchase history, product interests, saved preferences, and behavioral data derived through engagement with our services.
3.4 Communication Data
Content of correspondence you initiate with us, including support requests, inquiries, complaints, and follow-up communications.
3.5 Technical Data
Device type, operating system, browser settings, screen resolution, system configurations, and platform data gathered when you use our Site.
3.6 Transaction Data
Details related to your purchases and order fulfillment, including billing and shipping addresses, payment details, and delivery tracking data. Payment data is processed through secure, industry-compliant third-party providers.
3.7 Preference Data
Your preferences concerning marketing communications, subscription settings, and expressed interests or consents related to our products and services.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We process your personal data under the following lawful bases as defined under the GDPR and mirrored in applicable CCPA provisions:
– Consent: Where you have given explicit permission for the processing of your data (e.g., subscribing to newsletters).
– Contractual Necessity: For processing required to fulfill a contract with you (e.g., processing your order).
– Legal Obligation: Where processing is necessary for compliance with our legal obligations.
– Legitimate Interests: For purposes that are necessary and proportionate to operate our business and and improve our services, such as analytics and fraud prevention, provided such processing does not override your rights and freedoms.
5. Your Rights
If you are a resident of the European Union, the United Kingdom, or California, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
– Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
– Right to Rectification: Request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data under certain legal conditions (“right to be forgotten”).
– Right to Restriction: Request temporary suspension of data processing under specific circumstances.
– Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
– Right to Object: Object to data processing based on legitimate interests or for marketing purposes.
– Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time.
– Non-Discrimination: Under CCPA, you have the right to equal service and pricing even after exercising your data rights.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
6. Security Measures
We implement a range of organizational and technical security safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction, including:
– Encryption of data in transit and at rest
– Regular security audits and logging
– Role-based access controls
– Multi-factor authentication for internal systems
– Regular data backups
– Staff privacy and security training
7. International Transfers
Whenever we transfer your data outside of your jurisdiction (including transfers to the United States), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:
– Use of European Commission Standard Contractual Clauses
– Transfers to jurisdictions deemed adequate by relevant authorities
– Data processing agreements with third-party vendors to ensure standard protection levels
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. Specific retention periods may vary depending on the data type:
– Account and Profile Data: Retained as long as your account is active or as required to deliver services.
– Transaction Data: Retained for a minimum of 6 years for accounting and legal compliance.
– Communication Data: Retained for up to 3 years for customer support tracking.
– Usage and Technical Data: Retained for analytical and performance monitoring, generally anonymized after 18 months.
– Cookie Data: Retained according to the expiration date of each cookie or revoked upon user request.
9. Cookie Policy
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on morningclaws.com. Cookies enable us to recognize your device, improve performance, and tailor content and offers. The types of cookies we use include:
– Essential Cookies: Necessary for core functionality such as navigation and secure sign-in.
– Functional Cookies: Enable optional features such as remembering preferences and regional settings.
– Analytical Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the Site through anonymized statistics.
– Performance Cookies: Collect data to optimize loading times and overall user experience.
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
In compliance with GDPR and CCPA, you may manage cookie preferences at any time via our Cookie Consent Tool, accessible upon first visit and through persistent settings within the Site’s footer. Users may also control or delete cookies via browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.
You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information where applicable under CCPA. Morning Claws does not knowingly sell personal data to third parties for monetary consideration. For more details or to exercise your opt-out rights, please contact us at [email protected].
11. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have unintentionally collected such data, we will delete it promptly. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that a child under your care has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately at [email protected].
12. Policy Updates and Notification
We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at our discretion. Material changes may be communicated via email or posted prominently on morningclaws.com. Continued use of the Site after changes indicates acceptance of the revised policy.
13. Contact
If you have questions, concerns, or requests relating to your privacy or this policy, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://morningclaws.com
We are committed to maintaining your trust and complying fully with privacy regulations. Thank you for choosing Morning Claws.