Privacy Policy - Sstudiopics

1. Introduction – Our Commitment to Your Privacy

At sstudiopics.com, we value your trust and are committed to protecting your personal data and upholding your privacy rights. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you interact with our website, services, and communications. We adhere to the highest standards of data protection, and this policy outlines how we honor our obligations under applicable data privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

2. Scope of Policy and Data Controller Role

This Privacy Policy applies to all users and visitors of sstudiopics.com, including account holders, customers, and website viewers, irrespective of where they reside. For purposes of data protection laws, sstudiopics.com is the data controller for all personal data gathered through our site and associated services.

If you have any questions concerning this policy or our data handling practices, please contact us at [email protected].

3. Categories of Personal Data Processed

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data, depending on your interaction with sstudiopics.com:

A. Usage Data:
– IP address
– Browser type and version
– Pages visited, time spent on pages
– Session timestamps and sources
– Referring URLs and access methods

B. Account Data:
– Full name
– Residential or business address
– Email address
– Contact telephone number

C. Profile Data:
– User preferences and interests
– Purchase and browsing behavior
– Saved favorites and wishlists

D. Communication Data:
– Support requests and inquiries
– Correspondence history
– Feedback or survey responses

E. Technical Data:
– Device information (type, operating system, model)
– System language, time zone, and platform configurations
– System logs and diagnostic data

F. Transaction Data:
– Payment history and invoice records
– Delivery/billing address details
– Purchase amounts and statuses

G. Preference Data:
– Marketing and communication preferences
– Product notification subscriptions
– Consents for analytics or advertising tracking

4. Legal Bases for Processing Personal Data

We process your personal data in accordance with the following lawful bases:

– Consent: Where you have given clear permission for processing (e.g., subscription to newsletters).
– Contract Performance: When processing is necessary for fulfilling a contract or taking pre-contractual steps (e.g., billing, service delivery).
– Legal Obligation: Where processing is required by applicable law (e.g., tax and regulatory reporting).
– Legitimate Interests: For purposes such as fraud prevention, useful content delivery, security improvement, and platform optimization. We ensure that these interests are not overridden by your privacy rights.

5. Your Rights Under GDPR and CCPA

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

– Right of Access: Obtain confirmation and access to your personal data.
– Right to Rectification: Request corrections to your inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data where legally applicable.
– Right to Restriction: Limit how your data is used under certain circumstances.
– Right to Data Portability: Obtain a copy of your data for personal use across services.
– Right to Object: Object to specific data uses such as direct marketing.
– Right to Non-Discrimination (under CCPA): Not be denied goods or services due to the exercise of your privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond in accordance with applicable data protection regulations.

6. Security Measures

We implement robust and appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, destruction, loss, misuse, or disclosure. These measures include:

– Data encryption during transit and storage
– Role-based access controls and user authentication
– Daily secure backups and system redundancy
– Regular cybersecurity training for personnel
– Continuous monitoring for data integrity and potential threats

7. International Data Transfers

When your personal information is transferred or accessed outside your country of residence, particularly if located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place. These include Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission, supplementary security protocols, and validation that recipient entities comply with relevant privacy legal frameworks.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy. Retention periods vary by data type:

– Usage and Technical Data: retained for up to 12 months for analytics and improvement purposes.
– Account and Profile Data: retained while the user account is active, and up to 2 years following account deactivation.
– Transactional Data: kept for 7 years for legal, financial, and compliance obligations.
– Communication and Support Records: stored for 3 years post-resolution of the related inquiry.
– Marketing/Preference Data: kept until you withdraw consent or unsubscribe.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

sstudiopics.com uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and enable essential website functionality. Our cookie usage includes:

– Essential Cookies: Required for website performance and security.
– Functional Cookies: Enable features such as language preferences and remembered logins.
– Analytical Cookies: Allow us to understand user behavior, typically in anonymized form.
– Performance Cookies: Measure application responsiveness and improve service delivery.

10. Cookie Management and Regulatory Compliance

Under GDPR and CCPA, you have the right to manage your cookie preferences. You can opt-in or out via our cookie consent banner upon your first visit to sstudiopics.com. Additionally, you may disable cookies through your browser settings or utilize industry-standard tools to control third-party tracking.

We honor “Do Not Track” signals as required by applicable law and refrain from tracking you without consent where mandated.

11. Protection of Children’s Privacy

sstudiopics.com is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or maintain personal data from children under this age. If we determine that such data has been inadvertently collected, we will promptly delete it. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided personal information may contact us at [email protected] to request removal.

12. Policy Changes and Notifications

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changing legal, regulatory, or operational requirements. Substantive changes will be communicated via updates on sstudiopics.com, and we may notify users via email or direct site banners when necessary. We encourage users to regularly review this page to remain informed of our privacy practices.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data rights, please contact:

Email: [email protected]

We are committed to lawful, fair, and transparent data handling and welcome your inquiries.

This Privacy Policy reflects our ongoing commitment to protecting your data and complies with GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable privacy frameworks. We encourage all users of sstudiopics.com to review this policy carefully and reach out with any concerns about how personal data is handled.