Privacy Policy
Americans Against MLMs (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is firmly committed to safeguarding the privacy and personal data of all visitors and users of our website, americansagainstmlms.com (“Website”). We recognize the importance of maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your personal information, and we process all data in compliance with applicable privacy regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
1. Introduction
Your privacy is our priority. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and store your personal data when you visit or interact with our Website. We handle your information lawfully, fairly, and transparently, taking comprehensive measures to protect it from unauthorized access and misuse.
2. Scope and Data Controller
This Privacy Policy applies to all data collected through interactions with americansagainstmlms.com, including browsing, form submissions, and contact communications. Americans Against MLMs is the data controller responsible for processing your personal data under applicable data protection laws.
Inquiries regarding our data processing practices may be directed to: [email protected].
3. Categories of Data Processed
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
a. Usage Data:
Includes details about your browser, IP address, device type, operating system, referral sources, session duration, and interaction with website content to improve usability and detect anomalies.
b. Account Data:
If you register for an account or voluntarily submit information, we may collect your name, email address, mailing address, and telephone number.
c. Profile Data:
Encompasses your user preferences, browsing behavior, interaction patterns, and history of purchases or consumed content on the Website.
d. Communication Data:
Includes information you send to us via emails, contact forms, or customer support channels, such as feedback, inquiries, and correspondence records.
e. Technical Data:
Covers your device identifiers, system configuration, network information, and diagnostic logs collected during interactions with americansagainstmlms.com.
f. Transaction Data:
Encompasses billing addresses, payment methods (except full credit card details, which are processed through secure third-party processors), purchase history, and delivery instructions.
g. Preference Data:
Includes your consent to receive marketing messages, communication preferences, and stated interests in specific products or content categories.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We process your personal data under the following legal grounds, as permitted under GDPR and applicable U.S. data protection laws:
– Your Consent: Where required, such as for email marketing or non-essential cookies.
– Contractual Necessity: To fulfill obligations related to service delivery or transactional communications.
– Legal Obligations: Where processing is necessary for compliance with applicable laws or legal proceedings.
– Legitimate Interests: To operate, monitor, and improve our Website, prevent fraud, and respond to inquiries and support requests, provided such interests are not overridden by your rights.
5. Your Data Protection Rights
Subject to local laws, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:
– Right of Access: Obtain confirmation and a copy of your data held by us.
– Right to Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Right to Erasure: Request deletion of data, subject to legal exceptions.
– Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of data processing under certain conditions.
– Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format and transmit it to another controller where feasible.
– Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We reserve the right to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.
6. Security Measures
We employ a multi-layered approach to secure your data, including:
– Encryption of data in transit (using TLS/SSL) and at rest
– Role-based access controls and secure authentication
– Regular backups and disaster recovery protocols
– Employee training on data privacy and security awareness
– Firewalls and real-time threat monitoring
Although no system is infallible, we take all reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized disclosure, alteration, or loss.
7. International Data Transfers
Your personal data may be transferred to, and stored or processed outside your jurisdiction, including locations that may not provide a level of data protection equivalent to your country. Where required by law, such transfers will be governed by appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or similar mechanisms approved by relevant data protection authorities.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with our legal and contractual obligations. Typical retention periods include:
– Usage & Technical Data: Up to 12 months
– Account Data: While active and up to 5 years after last activity
– Communication Data: 3 years following last correspondence
– Transaction Data: 7 years for legal and financial audit purposes
– Preference Data: Retained until consent is withdrawn
9. Cookie Policy
Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and provide core functionality. Cookies may be categorized as:
– Essential Cookies: Required for the operation of our Website and services.
– Functional Cookies: Enable additional features like language preferences or UI customization.
– Analytics Cookies: Collect data about usage, traffic sources, and performance to help us improve.
– Performance Cookies: Monitor site stability and responsiveness.
Some cookies may be placed by third-party services embedded on our Website (e.g., analytics providers).
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
In compliance with GDPR and CCPA, visitors to americansagainstmlms.com located in applicable regions are provided with clear choices upon accessing the Website:
– A cookie banner notifies users of non-essential cookies.
– You have the option to accept, reject, or customize cookie preferences.
– You can withdraw consent at any time via our website settings or by clearing browser cookies.
For California residents, you may also request to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal data in accordance with CCPA requirements. We do not sell your personal information in the conventional sense.
11. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from children under the age of 13. If we learn that any such data has been inadvertently collected, we will take appropriate measures to delete it promptly.
Parents or legal guardians who believe their child may have provided us with personal information may contact us at: [email protected].
12. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal obligations, or technology. When such updates occur, we will make the revised Privacy Policy available on americansagainstmlms.com and, where appropriate, notify users through prominent notices or email communications.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed of how we protect your data.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal data, or wish to exercise your rights under GDPR or CCPA, you are encouraged to contact us via:
Email: [email protected]
We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of privacy and data protection. If you have any concerns regarding our handling of your information, please do not hesitate to reach out.