Data Handling Policy
How your data is gathered, utilized, and safeguarded on this site
Last Updated: January 20, 2024
This privacy policy explains how HarborCalmWarm ("we," "us," or "our") gathers, uses, and discloses information about you when you access our website (the Site). By using the Site, you consent to the data collection and usage described in this policy.
Data We Gather
Details You Submit
We collect data you actively share when you:
- Send the contact form (name, email, message text)
- Sign up for updates (where available)
- Reach out to us via our contact page
Data Collected Automatically
If you visit the Site, we may automatically gather certain details about your device and your session, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Pages viewed and time spent on pages
- Date and time of visit
- Approximate geographic location (country/city level)
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We employ cookies and comparable tracking tech to gather and monitor your browsing activity on the Site. Cookies are tiny data files stored on your device.
Types of Cookies We Use
Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the Site to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas.
Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Site by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this data to improve our Site and content.
Marketing Cookies: These cookies may be set through our Site by third parties. They may be used to build a profile of interests and show relevant advertisements on other sites.
Managing Cookies
When you first visit our Site, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Decline non-essential cookies
- Customize cookie preferences
You can also adjust cookies through your browser settings. Please note that turning off certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.
How We Use Your Data
We use the collected information for these purposes:
- To reply to inquiries and offer assistance
- To enhance and optimize our Site and content
- To study Site usage and trends
- To guard against fraud or unlawful activity
- To meet legal obligations
Sharing of Information
We do not sell, trade, or lease personal data to third parties. We may share information in these circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share data with third-party providers who assist us in operating the Site (e.g., hosting, analytics)
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose data when required by law or in response to valid legal requests
- Protection of Rights: We may share data to safeguard rights, privacy, safety, or property
Third-Party Services
Our Site may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
We may employ third-party services for analytics and performance monitoring.
Data Retention
We keep personal information only as long as needed to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to meet legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
Data Security
We apply suitable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or loss. However, no transmission or storage method over the Internet is perfectly secure, and we cannot guarantee total security.
Your Rights
Depending on where you are, you may have specific rights concerning your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we keep
- Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate personal data
- Deletion: Request removal of personal data
- Objection: Object to how we process your data
- Portability: Request transfer of your personal data
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
Children's Privacy
Our Site is not designed for individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from someone under 16. If you think we have, please contact us.
International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred and processed in countries other than your own. These nations might have different data protection rules. By using the Site, you consent to such transfers.
Policy Changes
We may revise this Privacy Policy occasionally. We will inform you by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Please review this policy from time to time.
Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out to us:
- Phone: +351 21 123 4567
- Location: Lisbon, Portugal
We will reply within a reasonable timeframe.
Consent
By using the Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy and its terms. If you disagree, please do not use the Site.