Privacy Policy for HackintoshHardware.com
1. Introduction
At Hackintosh Hardware (“we,” “our,” or “us”), accessible at hackintoshhardware.com, we are firmly committed to safeguarding the privacy and personal data of our users and visitors (“you”). Protecting your privacy is our top priority, and we adhere to the highest standards of data security and compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant international frameworks. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data, and your rights in relation to that information.
2. Scope of this Policy and Data Controller Role
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal information collected through your use of hackintoshhardware.com and related services. We act as the “data controller” under GDPR and “business” under CCPA, which means we determine the purposes and means of processing your personal data.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy or your personal data, you may contact us at: [email protected].
3. Categories of Data We Process
We may collect and process various categories of personal data, either provided directly by you or automatically through your interactions with our site:
a. Usage Data
– Includes information such as browser type and version, IP address, login data, time zone setting, page interaction data, referral sources, and session details.
b. Account Data
– Information provided during account creation or profile management, such as your full name, billing/shipping addresses, email address, and telephone number.
c. Profile Data
– User preferences, on-site behaviors, product purchases, wishlist items, and browsing activity to personalize your experience.
d. Communication Data
– Includes records of customer support interactions, inquiries made through our contact forms, feedback, email correspondence, and other user-submitted messages.
e. Technical Data
– Device attributes, operating system information, screen resolution, system configurations, and hardware identifiers collected for compatibility and performance optimization.
f. Transaction Data
– Comprises details of orders placed, payment confirmation, delivery address, purchase history, and payment method metadata (note: we do not store full payment card details).
g. Preference Data
– Includes your marketing preferences, newsletter subscriptions, and expressed interests in our products or services.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We process your personal data based on one or more of the following lawful bases under GDPR and applicable regulations:
– Legitimate Interests: Processing necessary to serve our business objectives (e.g., preventing fraud, improving services), balanced against your privacy rights.
– Contractual Necessity: Processing required for fulfillment of a contract with you, including orders, account registration, and support.
– Consent: Where you have given explicit permission, such as to receive marketing emails or enable certain cookies.
– Legal Obligation: Where processing is necessary for compliance with legal and regulatory provisions.
5. Your Rights
In accordance with GDPR, CCPA, and similar laws, you possess the following rights concerning your personal data:
– Right of Access: Request access to your personal data.
– Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data, subject to eligibility.
– Right to Restriction: Request to limit further processing of your data.
– Right to Data Portability: Obtain your data in a portable format.
– Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interest or direct marketing.
– Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously given consent at any time.
– Right to Not Be Discriminated Against: Exercise these rights without facing unfair treatment under CCPA.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
6. Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to ensure a high level of security and confidentiality, including:
– Data encryption (in transit and at rest)
– Access controls and role-based permissions
– Secure server environments and regular updates
– Firewalls and intrusion detection systems
– Frequent backups and disaster recovery protocols
– Staff training and confidentiality agreements
These measures are designed to protect your data against unauthorized access, accidental loss, destruction, or disclosure.
7. International Transfers
Your personal data may be processed or stored outside of your country of residence, including in countries that may not offer the same level of personal data protection as your jurisdiction.
In such instances, we use Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission, or rely on other lawful transfer mechanisms, to ensure your rights and protections remain in place.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal, contractual, or regulatory obligations. Specific retention periods are as follows:
– Usage Data: Up to 24 months
– Account Data: Stored for the lifetime of your account and up to 2 years following closure
– Transaction Data: Retained for 7 years to comply with tax and audit requirements
– Communication Data: Retained for up to 3 years for customer service purposes
– Technical and Preference Data: Typically retained for 12–24 months
Once data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.
9. Cookie Policy
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, conduct analytics, and deliver personalized content. The types of cookies used include:
– Essential Cookies: Necessary for key site functions like account login and order processing.
– Functional Cookies: Remember preferences and configuration settings.
– Analytics Cookies: Provide insights into site traffic and user behavior.
– Performance Cookies: Help optimize site speed, resource loading, and identify usability issues.
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
In compliance with GDPR and CCPA, we provide cookie banners and preference centers for you to control your cookie consent preferences. You may:
– Opt-in or opt-out of non-essential cookies upon arriving at hackintoshhardware.com.
– Withdraw consent at any time through the cookie settings tool.
– Use browser settings to block or remove cookies altogether.
Rejecting some cookies may affect the performance or usability of the site.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for or directed at individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that data from a child under 13 has been collected, we will take immediate steps to delete such data and terminate any associated accounts or interactions.
12. Policy Updates and Notifications
We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at our discretion. Updated policies reflect operational, legal, or regulatory requirements. Substantial changes will be communicated through visible site banners, email, or other appropriate means.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how your data is protected and processed.
13. Contact Information
For privacy inquiries, data access requests, rights exercises, or security concerns, you may contact us through:
Email: [email protected]
We are committed to full compliance with privacy regulations including the GDPR and CCPA. Should you have any concerns regarding your data or this policy, please do not hesitate to reach out.