Privacy Policy
LeopardsBasketball.com (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to safeguarding the privacy and personal data of our users, visitors, and customers. Protecting your personal information is a core value, and we process data in strict compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and share personal data through our website, leopardsbasketball.com, and your rights with respect to that information.
1. Commitment to Privacy and Data Protection
We respect your right to privacy and are committed to processing your personal data fairly, transparently, and lawfully. We implement appropriate safeguards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and security of your personal information as provided or collected through leopardsbasketball.com.
2. Scope of This Policy and Data Controller Role
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data collected via leopardsbasketball.com and its associated services. LeopardsBasketball.com acts as the data controller for the personal data we collect from users. This means that we determine the purposes and means of processing your personal data.
3. Categories of Personal Data We Process
We may collect and process the following categories of personal information:
a. Usage Data
Information about how you interact with our website including IP address, browser type, browser version, pages visited, time and date of your visit, time spent on pages, referral sources, and session identifiers.
b. Account Data
When you create an account or register with us, we collect data such as your full name, residential and/or shipping address, email address, telephone number, and account login credentials.
c. Profile Data
Details about your preferences, interests, behaviors on the site, purchase history, reviews, participation in events, and submitted questionnaires or surveys.
d. Communication Data
Records of emails, messages, customer support inquiries, complaints, and other related interactions with us.
e. Technical Data
Device-specific information including internet connection identifiers, type of mobile device, operating system, hardware model, unique device identifiers, and system configuration information.
f. Transaction Data
Details of the products or services you purchase from us, payment methods used, delivery addresses, order history, and billing details (processed securely through third-party payment processors).
g. Preference Data
Data concerning your marketing and communication preferences, opt-in/opt-out status, product categories of interest, and engagement with promotional content.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We rely on one or more of the following legal bases to lawfully process your data:
– Contractual Necessity: Where data processing is required to fulfill our contract with you (e.g., order fulfillment, account management).
– Legitimate Interests: For purposes such as improving our service, fraud prevention, and website optimization, provided that such interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms.
– Consent: Where you have given explicit permission (e.g., for email newsletters or cookies).
– Legal Obligation: When processing is required for compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
5. Your Rights Under GDPR and CCPA
You have specific rights in relation to your personal data, including:
– Right of Access: You may request information about the data we hold about you.
– Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal details.
– Right to Erasure: You may request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain restrictions.
– Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit the way we use your data.
– Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
– Right to Object: Where we rely on legitimate interests or send you direct marketing, you may object to our processing.
– Rights under CCPA: California residents have additional rights to know, delete, and opt-out of the sale of their personal data.
To exercise your rights, email us at [email protected].
6. Security Measures
We employ robust technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:
– Encryption of sensitive information during transmission
– Role-based access control and authentication protocols
– Regular vulnerability assessments and patch management
– Continuous staff training on data protection and privacy
– Encrypted backups and disaster recovery protocols
While we implement these measures diligently, no transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
7. International Data Transfers
If we transfer personal data outside of the European Economic Area or other regions with restrictive data protection laws, we do so using appropriate safeguards such as the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses or other legally recognized mechanisms. We ensure such transfers are in full compliance with GDPR and other applicable regulations.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it, including any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Specific data types are retained as follows:
– Usage Data: Up to 12 months
– Account and Profile Data: Up to 5 years post-inactivity or until deletion is requested
– Communication Data: Up to 3 years for customer service audit and improvement
– Transaction Data: Retained for 7 years in accordance with tax and financial auditing obligations
– Marketing Preferences: Until you withdraw your consent or opt out
9. Cookie Policy
Our website uses cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience. These may include:
– Essential Cookies: Required for website operation (e.g., login security)
– Functional Cookies: Enhance usability and site customization
– Analytics Cookies: Track site usage to help us improve content and navigation
– Performance Cookies: Measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns
These cookies may collect anonymous or pseudonymized personal data.
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
Upon visiting leopardsbasketball.com, users are presented with a mechanism to accept or reject non-essential cookies in accordance with GDPR. As per CCPA, you can opt out of the sale or sharing of personal data via our cookie settings.
Most browsers also allow you to manage or disable cookies entirely. However, essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for site functionality.
11. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13. If we learn that personal information has been collected from a child without verified parental consent, we will take immediate steps to delete such data. If you believe we may have collected information from a child, please contact us at [email protected].
12. Policy Updates and User Notifications
We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in applicable laws, operational practices, or the features of leopardsbasketball.com. Significant changes will be communicated via our website or by direct communication where appropriate. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
13. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us using the details below:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://leopardsbasketball.com
We are committed to maintaining the transparency and accountability of our data practices. Our adherence to GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable regulations demonstrates our ongoing commitment to protecting your privacy and personal data.