Privacy Policy
Soveriegn Mind Magazine (“we,” “us,” or “our”) values and respects your privacy. Through our website, soveriegnmindmagazine.com (the “Site”), we are committed to safeguarding the personal data of our visitors, users, and customers. We adhere to the principles set forth by the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”), the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), and other applicable data protection laws. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information, as well as your rights in relation to that data.
1. Commitment to Privacy and Data Protection
We are fully committed to protecting your personal data and ensuring your privacy is respected and preserved. We understand the sensitivity of your personal information and take all reasonable measures to handle it with the highest standards of confidentiality and security. We strive to collect only necessary data, use it responsibly, store it securely, and provide full transparency and control to you, the data subject.
2. Scope and Data Controller Role
This Privacy Policy applies to all users who access or use our Site and services, whether in a personal or professional capacity. For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, Soveriegn Mind Magazine is the data controller of your personal data. Our contact point for all data-related inquiries is [email protected].
3. Categories of Personal Data We Process
We may collect, process, and store the following categories of personal data, depending on your use of soveriegnmindmagazine.com:
– Usage Data: Includes information about how you use the Site, including IP address, browser type, geographic location, page views, session duration, referring URLs, and interaction history.
– Account Data: Includes information you provide during account registration, such as your full name, billing address, email address, and contact phone number.
– Profile Data: Includes your preferences, browsing habits, order history, articles read, newsletters subscribed to, and general behavioral tendencies on the Site.
– Communication Data: Includes the content of correspondence with us, support requests, contact form submissions, feedback, and any other direct communications.
– Technical Data: Includes device type, operating system, system settings, language preferences, time zone, and other technology-based identifiers collected automatically.
– Transaction Data: Includes details of products purchased or subscribed to, payment method (processed securely), payment confirmation details, billing information, and delivery address.
– Preference Data: Includes your preferences relating to marketing communications, language settings, and interests expressed in your use of our services.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We rely on the following lawful bases for processing your personal data, as required by the GDPR and other applicable regulations:
– Consent: Where you have given clear, informed consent for us to process your personal data for specific purposes (e.g., marketing communications).
– Contractual Necessity: Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which you are a party, such as fulfilling orders or providing subscribed services.
– Legal Obligation: Where processing is necessary for compliance with a legal or regulatory obligation.
– Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests—such as fraud prevention, enhancing Site functionality, or improving user experience—provided these are not overridden by your rights and freedoms.
5. Your Rights Under Data Protection Laws
As a data subject, you have the following rights under GDPR, CCPA, and equivalent privacy frameworks:
– Right of Access: You may request access to the personal data we hold about you.
– Right to Rectification: You may ask us to correct inaccuracies in your personal data.
– Right to Erasure: You have the right to request deletion of your personal data, in certain circumstances.
– Right to Restriction: You may request us to limit the processing of your data where legally applicable.
– Right to Data Portability: You may request to receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format, or to have it transferred to another controller.
– Right to Object: You may object to the processing of your data for direct marketing or based on legitimate interest.
To exercise these rights, or for any privacy-related inquiries, email us at [email protected]. We will respond in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
6. Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data. These include but are not limited to:
– Data encryption in transit and at rest;
– Access controls and organizational policies limiting internal access to confidential data;
– Regular data security audits and monitoring;
– Secure backups with restricted access;
– Staff training in privacy and data protection principles.
7. International Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of your jurisdiction, including the United States. Where personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or other regulated regions, we ensure such transfers are lawful and adequately safeguarded using mechanisms such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including compliance with legal, accounting, and reporting obligations:
– Usage and Technical Data: 12 months
– Account and Profile Data: Retained for the duration of the user account plus 6 years
– Communication Data: 3 years after the last communication
– Transaction Data: 7 years (for legal compliance)
– Preference Data: Until withdrawal of consent or updated by the user
Data may be securely archived or anonymized where legally or operationally appropriate.
9. Cookie Policy
Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and enable core functionality. Categories of cookies used include:
– Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function. These cannot be disabled.
– Functional Cookies: Remember user preferences and enhance usability.
– Analytics Cookies: Collect information about user behavior to help us improve the Site.
– Performance Cookies: Monitor system performance and user traffic to optimize Site functionality.
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
Upon your first visit to soveriegnmindmagazine.com, a cookie banner allows you to accept or manage your preferences in accordance with GDPR and CCPA requirements. You may withdraw or adjust your consent at any time by accessing your browser settings or visiting our Cookie Settings page. Under CCPA, California residents have the right to opt-out of the sale of their personal information, even if we do not engage in sales in the traditional sense.
11. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from individuals under the age of 13. If we discover that personal data from a child under 13 has been collected without verified parental consent, we will delete it promptly. If you are a parent or guardian and suspect that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected].
12. Policy Updates and Notifications
We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When material updates are made, we will take appropriate measures to inform you, consistent with the significance of the changes. We encourage you to review this Policy regularly to stay informed of how we protect your privacy.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, requests, or concerns regarding your personal data, this Privacy Policy, or how we handle your information, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://soveriegnmindmagazine.com
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We are committed to full compliance with all applicable privacy and data protection laws. We encourage you to reach out to [email protected] with any privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights.