Privacy Policy
At The Pease Group (“we,” “our,” “us”), accessible via the website https://thepeasegroup.com (the “Site”), we are steadfast in our commitment to safeguarding the privacy and personal data of our users (“you,” “your”). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and share your personal data, and informs you of your rights under applicable data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
1. Commitment to Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is our priority. We have adopted strict policies and implemented comprehensive security measures to ensure that your personal information is protected against unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. This Privacy Policy reflects our dedication to transparency, accountability, and adherence to global privacy standards.
2. Scope of Policy and Data Controller Role
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data collected through the Site and any related communication channels where this policy is posted or referenced. For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, The Pease Group acts as the “Data Controller” for all personal information collected via thepeasegroup.com. As Data Controller, we determine the purposes and means of processing your personal information.
If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or the way your information is handled, you may contact us at: [email protected].
3. Categories of Data Processed
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data, depending on your interactions with us:
a) Usage Data:
Includes information such as your IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, access times, page views, referring website addresses, and website navigation paths.
b) Account Data:
Includes full name, physical and mailing address, email address, and phone number provided when you create an account or register for services.
c) Profile Data:
Includes your interests, preferences, purchase history, feedback, and behavioral browsing data on the Site.
d) Communication Data:
Includes records of your communications with us, such as support requests, instant messages, surveys, and customer service interactions.
e) Technical Data:
Includes device type, operating system, platform, diagnostic logs, and software configurations used to access our Site and services.
f) Transaction Data:
Includes information about the payments to and from you, details of products and services you have purchased from us, and delivery or fulfillment status.
g) Preference Data:
Includes your marketing and communication preferences, opt-in/opt-out status, and indicated product or service interests.
4. Legal Bases for Processing Your Data
We only process your personal data when a legal basis applies under GDPR or similar laws. These bases include:
– Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for a specific purpose.
– Contract: Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you or to take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract.
– Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with a legal or regulatory obligation.
– Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided these interests are not overridden by your rights and interests.
5. Your Rights
Under GDPR and certain other privacy regulations, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:
– Right to Access: You may request copies of your personal data held by us.
– Right to Rectification: You can request corrections to incomplete or inaccurate data.
– Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions (“right to be forgotten”).
– Right to Restrict Processing: You may request that we limit the processing of your personal data.
– Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit that data to another controller.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
6. Security Measures
We employ a wide range of physical, technical, and organizational security measures to protect your data, including:
– End-to-end encryption of sensitive data both in transit and at rest
– Role-based access control and authentication protocols
– Secure network firewall protection
– Regular data backups and cybersecurity audits
– Staff training in data protection best practices
7. International Transfers
Personal data collected on the Site may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence. Where such international transfers occur, we rely on functionally equivalent levels of data protection, including standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission and compliance with other regional regulatory standards.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including the satisfaction of any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
Specific retention periods include:
– Usage Data: retained for up to 12 months
– Account Data: retained for the life of the account plus 6 months after closure
– Transaction Data: retained for 7 years to meet financial and legal obligations
– Communication Data: retained for 24 months
– Preference and Profile Data: retained while relevant to current communications or usage patterns
9. Cookie Policy
Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to enable functionality, enhance performance, analyze traffic, and provide relevant marketing. Cookies fall into the following categories:
– Essential Cookies: Necessary for core site functionality and access control
– Functional Cookies: Used to store your preferences and settings
– Analytics Cookies: Allow us to understand user interactions and improve services
– Performance Cookies: Monitor and optimize system and site performance
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
You have control over the use of non-essential cookies. On your first visit, we present a cookie banner asking for your consent. You can update or revoke your cookie preferences at any time through our cookie management tool or through your browser settings. We honor “Do Not Track” and Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals in accordance with CCPA.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our Site and services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently obtained information from a child under 13, we will delete such information promptly. If you believe that a child may have provided us with personal data, please contact us at [email protected].
12. Policy Updates and Notifications
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will become effective upon posting to the Site. We will notify users of material changes where required by law or through appropriate in-site messaging. Continued use of the Site following the publication of updates constitutes your acknowledgement of the revised policy.
13. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to exercise any of your privacy rights, please reach out to us:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://thepeasegroup.com
Compliance and Inquiries
At The Pease Group, we are committed to full compliance with applicable privacy regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant data protection standards. Your privacy rights matter, and we encourage you to contact us at [email protected] with any questions, concerns, or data access requests.