Privacy Policy for Forum-22
1. Commitment to Privacy and Data Protection
Forum-22 (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to safeguarding the privacy and personal data of users who visit and interact with our website, located at forum-22.com. We recognize the importance of data privacy and uphold the principles of transparency, lawfulness, fairness, and accountability in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable data protection laws.
We ensure that your personal information is handled securely, respectfully, and in alignment with your rights and expectations. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your data.
2. Scope of Policy and Data Controller Role
This Privacy Policy applies to all individuals who access or use our website, forum-22.com, and any associated services, irrespective of the country of residence. For the purposes of data protection laws, Forum-22 is the “Data Controller” of your personal information where we determine the purposes and means of processing.
If you have any questions about this policy or our data practices, you may contact us at: [email protected].
3. Categories of Data Processed
We collect and process different categories of personal data, as outlined below:
a. Usage Data
This includes details about how you interact with forum-22.com, such as your IP address, browser type, device identifiers, session duration, date/time of access, and pages visited.
b. Account Data
If you register or create an account with us, we may collect your full name, email address, postal address, and phone number.
c. Profile Data
We may process optional information you provide as part of your profile or preferences, including your user-generated content, purchase history, browsing behavior, and activity within our forum or community spaces.
d. Communication Data
Includes records of your interactions with us, such as customer support inquiries, feedback, and correspondence via contact forms or email.
e. Technical Data
Details regarding your device and technical setup, such as operating system, browser configuration, screen resolution, language settings, system time zone, and mobile device specifications.
f. Transaction Data
If you purchase products or services via forum-22.com, we may process payment information (excluding full credit card numbers), billing, shipping details, and transaction history.
g. Preference Data
Your marketing communications preferences, consent to third-party sharing (where applicable), and expressed interests or product categories.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
Forum-22 processes your personal data under various lawful bases, including:
– Contractual Necessity: To deliver services or goods, manage accounts, and fulfill purchases.
– Legitimate Interests: For improving user experience, internal administration, system security, and fraud prevention—provided such interests are not overridden by your rights.
– Legal Obligations: Where required to comply with tax, accounting, or consumer protection laws.
– Consent: For sending marketing materials, using non-essential cookies, and other purposes permitted under applicable law where explicit consent is needed.
5. Your Rights
Subject to applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:
– Right to Access: Obtain a copy of personal data we hold about you.
– Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data, subject to lawful retention obligations.
– Right to Restriction: Ask us to restrict processing where accuracy is contested or the processing is unlawful.
– Right to Data Portability: Receive personal data you provided in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format, and transmit it to another controller.
– Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
– Right to Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent at any time, without affecting prior processing.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].
6. Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Our measures include:
– Data encryption at rest and in transit
– Role-based access controls
– Regular full-system and incremental backups
– Incident response protocols and vulnerability assessments
– Staff training and internal policies focused on data protection
7. International Data Transfers
Where personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or other jurisdictions with equivalent protections, we ensure such transfers comply with applicable legal requirements. This includes implementing European Commission-approved Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or relying on adequacy decisions or other permitted safeguards.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or to comply with applicable legal, regulatory, or internal policy obligations. A general outline of our retention periods is as follows:
– Usage Data: 12 months
– Account and Profile Data: While the account is active; up to 24 months following account closure
– Communication Data: 3 years after last interaction
– Transactional Data: Up to 7 years, in line with financial regulations
– Preference Data: Until you update preferences or withdraw consent
9. Cookie Policy
forum-22.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, measure site performance, and provide personalized content. Cookies fall into the following categories:
– Essential Cookies: Required for core functionality, such as authentication and navigation.
– Functional Cookies: Enable enhanced functionality and personalization based on user choices.
– Analytics Cookies: Help us measure traffic, understand user interactions, and improve website usability.
– Performance Cookies: Monitor website performance and load times.
10. Cookie Management and GDPR/CCPA Compliance
You may manage your cookie preferences using our cookie banner or your browser settings. Under GDPR and CCPA, you have the right to opt out of non-essential cookies, including those used for analytics or advertising. Additionally:
– CCPA Residents: You may opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of your personal information, as defined by the CCPA.
– GDPR Residents: Consent will be collected before we place any non-essential cookies on your device.
11. Children’s Privacy
Forum-22 does not knowingly collect or process personal data from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided personal information without verified parental consent, we will delete such information immediately. Parents or guardians who believe their child may have provided data should contact us at [email protected].
12. Policy Updates and User Notification
We reserve the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, regulation, or our practices. Where material changes are made, we will provide reasonable notice, including by posting a clear notification on forum-22.com or by direct email where appropriate.
13. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal data, or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://forum-22.com
We are committed to complying with global privacy laws, including GDPR and CCPA. Your trust and privacy are important to us, and we encourage you to reach out with any concerns or requests regarding your personal data.