Privacy Policy
1. Introduction and Scope
This Privacy Policy describes how Dureni Hefiru ("we," "us," or "our"), operating the website dureni-hefiru.info, collects, uses, stores, and discloses information about visitors and users of this website. This policy applies to all pages and subpages of dureni-hefiru.info and to any information submitted through forms on this site.
This website is operated from the United States. By accessing and using this site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the practices described here, please discontinue use of the site.
We are committed to handling information responsibly and in compliance with applicable US federal and state privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), where applicable, and the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
2. Information We Collect
2a. Information You Provide Directly
When you use the contact form on this site, you may provide your name, email address, and the content of your message. You may also provide an email address if you use the email subscription form. We collect only what you voluntarily submit. You are not required to provide any personal information to read the content on this site.
2b. Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, our server may automatically log certain technical information when you visit, including your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and time and date of access. This information is collected through standard server logging and, if enabled, through analytics cookies. This data is used in aggregate form to understand how the site is used and to maintain its technical operation.
2c. Cookies and Similar Technologies
This site uses cookies. Please refer to our separate Cookie Policy at cookies.html for a detailed explanation of the types of cookies used, their purposes, and how you can manage your preferences. You can control cookie settings through the cookie preference tool available on this site.
3. How We Use Information
We use the information collected for the following purposes:
To respond to inquiries: If you submit a contact form, we use your name and email address to respond to your message. We do not use contact form submissions for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.
To operate the website: Server log data is used to maintain the technical operation of the site, diagnose errors, and ensure security.
To understand site usage: If analytics cookies are enabled with your consent, aggregate data about page visits and navigation patterns helps us understand which content is useful and how to improve the site.
To send requested communications: If you subscribe to email updates, we use your email address to send new article notifications. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email or by contacting us directly.
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties for commercial purposes. We do not use personal information to serve targeted advertising.
4. Legal Basis and Lawful Processing
For visitors in states with applicable consumer privacy laws (including California under CCPA/CPRA), we process personal information on the following bases:
Consent: For analytics cookies and email communications, we rely on your affirmative consent, which you can withdraw at any time.
Legitimate interests: For server log data collected automatically for security and technical operation, we rely on our legitimate interest in maintaining a functioning and secure website.
Contractual necessity: For processing contact form submissions, we process your information to respond to your inquiry, which is the purpose for which you provided it.
5. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell personal information. We do not share personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
Service providers: We may use third-party service providers to assist with website hosting, email delivery, and analytics. These providers are contractually required to handle information only as instructed and not to use it for their own purposes.
Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law, court order, or lawful request from governmental authorities, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or transfer of assets, personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to the same privacy protections.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy. Contact form submissions are retained for the period required to respond to and close the inquiry. Email subscription data is retained until you unsubscribe. Server log data is retained for a limited period for security and diagnostic purposes, typically not exceeding ninety days, unless retention is required for a legitimate legal or security purpose.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your state of residence, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Right to know: You may request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
Right to delete: You may request that we delete personal information we hold about you, subject to certain exceptions permitted by law.
Right to correct: You may request correction of inaccurate personal information.
Right to opt out of sale: We do not sell personal information. This right is not applicable to our practices.
Right to non-discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of these rights.
California residents have additional rights under CCPA/CPRA, including the right to limit the use of sensitive personal information. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected] or by mail at 4144 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO. We will respond to verifiable consumer requests within the timeframes required by applicable law.
8. Children's Privacy
This website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as promptly as possible. If you believe we may have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us at [email protected]. This policy is consistent with the requirements of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
9. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include secure transmission via HTTPS and access controls on systems that store personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, and we encourage you to use caution when submitting personal information online.
10. Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. When you click a link to an external site, you are subject to that site's privacy policy. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the effective date at the top of this document. Material changes will be noted clearly. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
12. Contact for Privacy Matters
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:
Dureni Hefiru
4144 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 314-534-9100