Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://surrogacy-for-same-sex-couples.trustedstandard.com (hereafter referred to as “Surrogacy for Same-Sex Couples,” “we,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This comprehensive Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, usage, and disclosure of information when you interact with our website, applications, services, and products.

Scope

This policy covers all aspects of our digital presence, including but not limited to:

Our official website at https://surrogacy-for-same-sex-couples.trustedstandard.com.
Any mobile or desktop applications developed by us for user engagement.
Services and products offered through our platform.
Interactions via email, phone, text messages, and other communication channels initiated by us.

Please note that this policy does not extend to third-party platforms or services linked from our website, which have their own privacy policies governing data collection and usage. We encourage you to review these policies to understand how your information is handled outside of our direct control.

Processing Activities

This Privacy Policy guides the ways in which we interact with users and process personal data:

Account Creation: When you sign up as an authorized user, we collect account-related information such as name, email address, and password.
Transactions: We securely process payment information for services or products purchased through our platform.
Communication: We may reach out to users via newsletters, updates, surveys, or direct messages, which involves collecting email addresses and communication preferences.
Website Visits: Our analytics tools record user behavior on our websites, including pages visited, time spent, and referral sources.
Feedback and Reviews: We value your input and may collect feedback, ratings, and reviews to enhance our services.
Social Media Integration: If you choose to connect your social media accounts, we’ll access the data made publicly available by those platforms.

Personal Data Collection

We gather various types of personal data, categorized as follows:

Account Information: Includes user names, email addresses, passwords (hashed and salted), and profile details.
Payment Details: Credit or debit card numbers, expiration dates, CVV codes, and billing addresses for secure transactions.
Financial Data: Banking information, investment portfolios, or other financial records required to facilitate services.
Purchase History: Records of products or services purchased, including quantities, prices, and order dates.
Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique device IDs, IP addresses, mobile network information, and location data from mobile applications.
Location Data: Information about your physical location when using our location-based services or providing consent for tracking.
Feedback and Communication: Content of emails, messages, surveys, and any other user-generated content.
Social Media Profiles: User handles, posts, and other public data from social media integrations.
Product Interaction: Search queries, product views, reviews, and wishlists to personalize your experience.

We collect this data through direct user input, interactive forms, surveys, and automated tracking technologies such as cookies, pixels, and device fingerprinting.

Cookies

We employ cookies for various purposes:

Strictly Necessary: These ensure the basic functionalities of our website and applications, like staying logged in during a session.
Preference Cookies: Remember your preferences, language settings, and display options to enhance user experience.
Analytics Cookies: Track anonymous usage patterns, help us understand user behavior, and improve our services.

Users can manage their cookie choices through our Cookie Manager, allowing them to control non-essential tracking.

Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data for the duration required by law or for legitimate business purposes:

Financial records and transaction histories may be kept for tax compliance and auditing, usually up to seven years.
User accounts remain active until deactivated by the user or necessary for legal reasons.
We periodically review and delete inactive user data to protect privacy and optimize storage.
Once data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized to prevent re-identification.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you have specific rights regarding personal data:

Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you and its details.
Rectification: Have inaccuracies corrected and incomplete information completed.
Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Request the deletion of your data where there is no compelling reason for retention.
Restriction: Limit our processing of your data in certain situations, such as during a privacy breach investigation.
Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured format and transfer it to another controller.
Objection: Object to the processing of your data based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
Non-Discrimination: Be free from biased treatment due to exercising your rights.
Appeals/Complaints: File a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe our handling of your data breaches applicable laws.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer using the details provided below. We will respond within legally stipulated timeframes.

Changes to Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any significant revisions will be prominently displayed on our website with a revision date. We encourage users to review the policy periodically for the latest information.

Contact Information

For any questions, requests, or concerns related to privacy and data protection:

Email: [email protected]
Postal Address: [Provide company address]

We value your trust in handling your personal data, and we are committed to maintaining transparency and security throughout our operations.