This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which Madelyn Vinson collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users (each, a “User”) of the https://www.madelynvinson.com (“Website”). This privacy policy applies to the Website and all services offered by Madelyn Vinson.
Personal Identification Information
I may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit my Website, register on the Website, respond to a survey, fill out a form, and in connection with other activities, services, features or resources I make available on my Website. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, name, email address, phone number. Users may, however, visit my Website anonymously. I will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to me. Users can always refuse to supply personally identifiable information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain website related activities.
Non-Personal Identification Information
I may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with my Website. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer and technical information about Users’ means of connection to my Website, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilized and other similar information.
Web Browser Cookies
My Website may use “cookies” to enhance User experience. Users’ web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. Users may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert them when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the Website may not function properly.
How I Use Collected Information
I Collect and Use Users’ Personal Information for the Following Purposes:
- To improve customer service — Information Users provide helps me respond to their customer service requests and support needs more efficiently.
- To personalize user experience — I use information in the aggregate to understand how my Users as a group use the services and resources provided on my Website.
- To improve my Site — I use feedback Users provide to improve my services.
- To process payments — I use the information Users provide about themselves when placing an order only to provide service to that order. I do not share this information with outside parties except to the extent necessary to provide the service.
- To run a promotion, contest, survey or other Website feature — To send Users information they agreed to receive about topics I think will be of interest to them.
- To send periodic emails — I may use the email address to send user information and updates pertaining to their order. It could also be used to respond to their inquiries, questions and/or other requests. If Users decide to opt-in to a mailing list, they will receive emails that may include company news, updates, related service information, etc. If at any time Users would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, I include detailed unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of each email or Users may contact me via my Website or email me at madelyn.e.vinson@gmail.com.
How I Protect User Information
I adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of Users’ personal information, username, password, transaction information and data stored on my Website.
Sharing Personal User Information
I do not sell, trade, or rent Users personal identification information to others. I may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with my business partners, trusted affiliates and advertisers for the purposes outlined above. I may use third party service providers to help me operate my business and the Website or administer activities on my behalf, such as sending out newsletters or surveys. I may share user information with these third parties for those limited purposes provided that Users have given me their permission.
Compliance with Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act
Protecting the privacy of the very young is especially important. For that reason, I never collect or maintain information at my Website from those I actually know are under 13, and no part of my Website is structured to attract anyone under 13.
Compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
This Privacy Statement for Users in California supplements the information contained in the Privacy Policy above. The following Statement is in compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and applies solely to Users who reside in the State of California.
Collection of Personal and Non-Personal Identification Information
I may collect the following categories of personal identification information from Users: name, email address, IP address, telephone number. I may also collect non-personal information about Users’ internet activity, including: browser name, type of computer and technical information, operating system, internet provider, browsing history, search history and other information regarding a User’s interaction with a website or application.
Third Parties
I sometimes use third-party service providers to help me operate my business on my behalf, such as sending out newsletters or surveys. I may share user information with these third parties for those limited purposes provided that Users have given me their permission. However, outside of that, I do not sell, share, rent, trade or disclose Users’ personal information with any third-party companies. Users provide this information directly to my business or automatically through interaction with my Website. I collect personal identification information for the business and commercial purposes described in the “How I use collected information” section above.
Right to Access Personal User Information
Users have the right to access the personal information I hold about them. Users also have the right to request a copy of the personal information I hold. If Users want to access this data, they should send a description of the information they want to receive through an email to madelyn.e.vinson@gmail.com. Personal information does not include “publicly available” information. Publicly available information is not covered by the CCPA.
Right to be Forgotten
At any time, Users may contact me by email at madelyn.e.vinson@gmail.com to request that I delete all personal data. Users are, however, individually responsible for ensuring that their personal data is deleted from other sources.
Right to Non-Discrimination for Exercise of Privacy Rights
Users have the right to refuse to supply personal identification information without the risk of discrimination, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain website related activities.
Do-Not-Track (DNT) requests
At this time, I do not currently respond to “do-not-track” requests from my Users’ browsers.
Do Not Sell User Personal Information
I do not sell, trade or rent Users personal identification information to others and have not done so in the past 12 months. However, Users can still opt-out and request that I do not sell their personal information in the future by contacting me by email.
Compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
This Privacy Notice for Users in the European Union (E.U.) supplements the information contained in the Privacy Policy above. The following Notice is in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applies solely to data subjects (“Users”) who reside in the E.U. I am the data controller for the personal information Users provide. For general data protection queries, please get in touch with me by email. For further information about Madelyn Vinson, please visit my about page.
When I Collect Personal Data
I will only collect and use Users’ personal information in the following circumstances:
- Where Users have given me consent to process personal data for a specified purpose
- Where I require Users data to perform the contract I shall enter into or have already entered into with the User
- Where it is necessary for my legitimate interests or those of a third party, provided Users’ interests or fundamental rights do not legally overrule these
- Where I require Users’ data to comply with a legal obligation
Why I Collect and Store Personal Data
I collect and use Users’ personal data for the purposes listed in the “How I use collected information” section above, provided I have their consent or are otherwise legally empowered to do so.
How Users Provide Consent for Me to Store Their Personal Data
Users provide consent by filling out contact forms on my Website. I store all collected information until it is no longer needed. I use this information for marketing purposes, and to contact Users about my services. Thereafter, I will delete their information.
GDPR Data Protection Rights
Users have eight (8) rights under the GDPR. Every User located in the E.U. is entitled to the following data protection rights:
- Right to be informed: Anyone processing a User’s personal data must make clear what data is being processed, why and who else this data may be shared with.
- Right to access: Users have the right to see what personal information is being held.
- Right to rectification: A user’s data must be able to be corrected or amended if incorrect information is being held by the company.
- Right to erasure: Also called the “Right to be Forgotten,” this right dictates that, at any time, Users may contact me via email at madelyn.e.vinson@gmail.com to request that I delete all personal data.
- Right to restrict processing: Users have the right to request a temporary halt to the processing of personal data, such as in the case of data being corrected or a dispute in a legal case concluded.
- Right to data portability: Users may request any personal data supplied to the company be provided back to them in a simple, structured and machine-readable format.
- Right to object to processing: A User has the right to object to any further data processing that falls outside the parameters of the primary purpose for which the data was collected.
- Right to avoid automated decision-making: Users may not be subject to any decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling.
Transferring Data Internationally
Madelyn Vinson is a U.S.-based remote freelancer located outside of the European Economic Area (EEA). During all international data transfers, I will comply with the Data Protection Act 1998. My collection, storage and use of personal data collected from Users in the E.U. will be governed by the GDPR practices outlined in this Privacy Notice. By using my Website and providing their consent, Users also consent to the transfer of their personal data to data processors located in countries outside the EEA.
Withdrawing User Consent
Where I rely on User consent as the legal basis for processing their personal information, Users may withdraw their consent at any time by emailing me. If Users have provided consent for their details to be shared with a third party and later wish to withdraw this consent, please contact the third party directly to do so.
Contacting the Appropriate Authority
Should Users have any concerns or complaints about my company or the Website that they feel have not been addressed or resolved in a satisfactory manner, Users may contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at 0303 123 1113 or Users may have a live chat with an ICO agent.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
Madelyn Vinson has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When I do, I will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. I encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how I am helping to protect the personal information I collect. Users acknowledge and agree that it is their responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.
User Acceptance of These Terms
By using this Website, Users signify their acceptance of this policy. If Users do not agree to this policy, please do not use my Website. Users continued use of the Website following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed their acceptance of those changes.
Contacting Me
If Users have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this Website, or their dealings with this Website, please contact me at:
Madelyn Vinson
https://www.madelynvinson.com/contact/
madelyn.e.vinson@gmail.com
