CCPA, GDPR, and Global Privacy Standards Policy
Your Privacy Rights
At Strident News, we prioritize your privacy and are committed to transparency regarding how we collect, use, and share your personal information. This policy outlines your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and relevant privacy regulations from Australia, New Zealand, and other jurisdictions.
CCPA Privacy Rights (Do Not Sell My Personal Information)
Under the CCPA, California consumers have specific rights regarding their personal data:
- Right to Know:
- You have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal data we have collected about you over the past 12 months. This request can include:
- Categories of Personal Data: Examples include identifiers (name, email address, IP address), commercial information (purchase history), and geolocation data.
- Sources of Data Collection: Information on where we obtained your data (e.g., directly from you, third parties).
- Business Purposes for Collection: The reasons for collecting your data, such as improving our services or marketing.
- Third Parties: Information on any third parties with whom we have shared your data.
- Right to Delete:
- You can request the deletion of your personal data that we have collected, subject to certain exceptions, including:
- Compliance with legal obligations.
- Maintaining records for our legitimate business interests.
- Completing a transaction for which the data was collected.
- Right to Opt-Out:
- You have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal data. This applies to any data shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
- Right to Non-Discrimination:
- You have the right not to be discriminated against for exercising your CCPA rights, which includes not facing denial of services or increased charges.
GDPR Data Protection Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access:
- You can request copies of your personal data that we hold. This includes access to the data and information about how it is processed. We may charge a small fee for this service in certain circumstances.
- Right to Rectification:
- You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate information about you or complete any incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten):
- You can request the erasure of your personal data under conditions such as:
- The data is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
- You withdraw consent upon which the processing is based.
- You object to processing, and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing.
- Right to Restrict Processing:
- You have the right to request that we limit the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances, such as:
- When you contest the accuracy of your data.
- When processing is unlawful and you oppose erasure.
- If we no longer need the data but you require it for legal claims.
- Right to Object:
- You can object to our processing of your personal data at any time, particularly when processing is based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
- Right to Data Portability:
- You have the right to request the transfer of your personal data to another organization or directly to you, under certain conditions. This applies when the processing is based on consent or a contract.
- Right to Withdraw Consent:
- If we process your personal data based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time, and we will cease processing your data unless we have another lawful basis for processing.
- Right to File a Complaint:
- You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe that our processing of your personal data infringes upon your rights.
Australian Privacy Principles (APPs)
Under the Australian Privacy Act 1988, you have the following rights:
- Right to Access and Correction:
- You can request access to your personal information. We will respond to your request promptly, and if we cannot provide access, we will explain why. You also have the right to request corrections to any inaccurate information.
- Right to Complain:
- If you believe that we have breached your privacy, you have the right to complain. We encourage you to contact us directly so we can address your concerns. If you are not satisfied with our response, you can escalate the matter to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.
New Zealand Privacy Act 2020
Under the New Zealand Privacy Act, you have the following rights:
- Right to Access:
- You can request access to your personal information. We must respond to your request as soon as possible, and within 20 working days.
- Right to Correction:
- You can request corrections to your personal information. We will take reasonable steps to ensure your information is accurate, up to date, and complete.
- Right to Complain:
- If you believe your rights have been violated, you can complain to us directly. If you are not satisfied with our response, you can escalate your complaint to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner.
Other International Standards
We are committed to adhering to privacy regulations in other jurisdictions, including but not limited to:
- Brazil’s General Data Protection Law (LGPD)
- Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
- Various privacy laws in Asian countries, including Japan and South Korea, which have specific data protection regulations.
How to Make a Request
To exercise any of your rights under the CCPA, GDPR, Australian Privacy Principles, New Zealand Privacy Act, or other relevant regulations, please reach out to us via:
- Email: [email protected]
When making a request, please provide sufficient information to help us verify your identity and clearly describe your request. We will respond to your request within one month, and if we require more time, we will inform you of the reasons for the delay.
