Last updated: April 10, 2025
At Joni Young, accessible from www.joniyoung.com, we value the privacy of our visitors and are committed to protecting the personal data you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use it, and the steps we take to protect your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you provide directly to us when you use our website, interact with our services, or communicate with us. The types of personal data we may collect include:
- Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, etc.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and other usage data collected via cookies or similar technologies.
- Marketing and Communications Data: Preferences in receiving marketing communications from us and your communication preferences.
2. How We Use Your Data
We use the personal data we collect for the following purposes:
- To Provide Our Services: To respond to inquiries, process transactions, and provide the services you have requested.
- To Improve Our Website: To analyze and improve user experience, ensure that our website functions correctly, and develop new features.
- To Send Marketing Communications: If you have opted in, we may send you newsletters, promotions, or other information related to our services. You can unsubscribe at any time.
- For Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable legal obligations, including record-keeping and responding to lawful requests by public authorities.
3. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data
We rely on the following legal bases for processing your personal data under the GDPR:
- Consent: When you provide consent to receive communications, register on our website, or interact with our services.
- Contractual Necessity: To perform the contract we have with you, such as processing a purchase or providing a service.
- Legitimate Interests: When we have a legitimate interest in processing your data, for example, to improve our website or send marketing communications (where we have balanced this with your rights and freedoms).
- Legal Obligation: When we are required to process your data to comply with a legal obligation.
4. Sharing Your Data
We will not share your personal data with third parties unless one of the following applies:
- With Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted third-party providers who help us operate our business, such as web hosting services, email marketing platforms, and analytics services.
- With Legal Authorities: We may disclose your personal data to comply with a legal obligation, to protect our rights, or to respond to lawful requests by public authorities.
- Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal data may be transferred as part of that transaction.
5. Data Retention
We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Once your data is no longer necessary, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
6. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a data subject under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Right of Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You have the right to correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain conditions.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to restrict the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.
- Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format and transfer it to another controller.
- Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data in certain situations.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: If you have provided consent for processing, you can withdraw that consent at any time, and we will stop processing your data for those purposes.
- Right to Lodge a Complaint: If you believe your rights under the GDPR have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
7. Data Security
We take the security of your personal data seriously and have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, please be aware that no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and while we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on our website, analyze usage, and offer personalized content and advertisements. Cookies are small files stored on your device that allow us to recognize you and remember your preferences.
You can control cookie settings through your browser, including blocking or deleting cookies, but please note that some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
9. International Data Transfers
If we transfer your personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data, such as standard contractual clauses or relying on a country’s adequacy decision recognized by the European Commission.
10. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or to comply with legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:
Joni Young
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.joniyoung.com