GDPR Compliance
This Privacy Policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable European data protection laws. We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy rights.
1. Introduction
SELFMADE ("we", "us", "our", or "Company") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our website. By accessing and using SELFMADE, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
We collect information you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Account Information: Name, email address, password, profile information
- Contact Information: Email address, phone number (optional)
- Communication Data: Messages, feedback, and support requests
- Blog Content: Articles, comments, and other user-generated content
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you interact with our website, we automatically collect:
- Device Information: Browser type, IP address, operating system
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, links clicked, referral sources
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: As detailed in our Cookie Policy
- Location Data: General geographic location (country/city level, not precise)
2.3 Third-Party Information
We may receive information about you from third-party sources, including:
- Analytics providers (Google Analytics)
- Social media platforms (when you interact with our social links)
- Payment processors (for transaction information)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and improve our website and services
- To process your account registration and authentication
- To send you service-related announcements and updates
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- To analyze usage patterns and improve user experience
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies
- To detect, prevent, and address fraud or security issues
- With your consent, to send promotional materials and newsletters
Legal Basis: Under GDPR, we process your data based on: (1) your consent, (2) contractual necessity, (3) legal compliance, or (4) our legitimate interests.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal data to third parties. However, we may share information in the following circumstances:
Service Providers
We share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing services (e.g., hosting providers, analytics services, payment processors).
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information when required by law or in response to valid legal requests from authorities.
Business Transfers
If SELFMADE is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will provide notice before your personal data becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
Protection of Rights
We may disclose information to protect our legal rights, privacy, safety, or property, and that of our users.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected:
- Account Data: Retained while your account is active; deleted upon request or account termination
- Analytics Data: Retained for up to 26 months (configurable)
- Cookies: See our Cookie Policy for retention details
- Legal Hold: Data may be retained longer if required by law
6. Your Privacy Rights (GDPR & European Data Protection)
Under GDPR and other European privacy regulations, you have the following rights:
Right to Access
You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification
You have the right to correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
Right to Erasure
You have the right to request deletion of your personal data (subject to certain exceptions).
Right to Restrict Processing
You have the right to request that we limit how we use your personal data.
Right to Data Portability
You have the right to request your personal data in a portable format for transfer to another service.
Right to Object
You have the right to object to certain types of processing of your personal data.
Right to Withdraw Consent
If we process your data based on consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in Section 8 below. We will respond to your request within 30 days (as required by GDPR).
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Encryption of data in transit (SSL/TLS)
- Secure password storage with encryption
- Access controls and authentication mechanisms
- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Employee training on data protection
However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us:
SELFMADE
Email:
privacy@selfmade.com
Website:
https://selfmade.com
Response Time:
We will respond to all inquiries within 30 days
9. Right to Lodge a Complaint
If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. Each European country has its own Data Protection Authority (DPA). You can find your local DPA on the European Data Protection Board website.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our website after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.