Privacy Policy for Mister Gee
1. Introduction
At Mister Gee (“we”, “our”, or “us”), accessible via mister-gee.com, we are firmly committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal data. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website. Our practices are designed with a privacy-first mindset and are aligned with the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), and other applicable data protection laws.
We understand the responsibility that comes with processing your data, and we endeavor to maintain transparency, accountability, and robust security throughout our operations.
2. Scope of this Policy and Role of the Data Controller
This Privacy Policy applies to all users who visit or interact with our website at mister-gee.com or otherwise communicate with us. Mister Gee acts as the Data Controller in relation to all personal data collected via this website and related services. As the Data Controller, Mister Gee determines the purposes and means by which your personal data is processed.
If you have any questions about this policy or your data, you may contact us at [email protected].
3. Categories of Data Processed
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
a. Usage Data
Includes information automatically collected through your use of our website such as IP address, browser type, device identifiers, session duration, pages viewed, and navigation paths.
b. Account Data
Includes your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and any other information you provide when creating an account or placing an order.
c. Profile Data
Includes your purchase history, preferences, saved items, behavioral patterns on the site, and communication preferences.
d. Communication Data
Includes records of correspondence with us, support inquiries, messaging transcripts, and any data you submit when contacting us.
e. Technical Data
Includes device type, operating system, browser configuration, screen resolution, mobile network information, and diagnostic data.
f. Transaction Data
Includes payment details (processed via secure third parties), billing information, shipping address, and order history.
g. Preference Data
Includes your preferences regarding marketing communications, product interests, and related account-level settings.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We rely on the following legal bases to lawfully process your personal data:
– Consent: When you explicitly consent to the processing of your data for specific purposes, such as receiving marketing emails.
– Contractual Necessity: When processing is required to fulfill our contractual obligations to you, such as processing orders or account management.
– Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights (such as fraud prevention, improving user experience, or maintaining website functionality).
– Legal Obligation: When processing is required to comply with legal or regulatory obligations.
5. Your Rights
Under applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights:
– Right of Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
– Right to Rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your data, subject to certain conditions.
– Right to Restrict Processing: You may object to or request limitations on how we process your data.
– Right to Data Portability: You may request to receive your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format and to have it transferred to another controller, where technically feasible.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond promptly and in accordance with applicable law.
6. Security Measures
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include but are not limited to:
– Encryption of data in transit and at rest
– Role-based access controls and multi-factor authentication for administrative functions
– Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
– Nightly encrypted backups and secure storage
– Ongoing employee training in data protection and cyber hygiene
While no internet-based service is completely secure, we continually review and update our security protocols to ensure your data remains safe.
7. International Transfers
Where your personal data is transferred outside of the European Economic Area (EEA) or your jurisdiction (as applicable), such transfers are performed under appropriate safeguards. These measures include:
– The use of standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission
– Transfers to countries with adequate levels of data protection as determined by relevant authorities
– Additional security and legal oversight, where applicable
By submitting your data, you consent to such transfers, storage, and processing as described.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as necessary for the purposes specified in this policy, including for the fulfillment of legal, accounting, and reporting requirements. Our standard retention periods are as follows:
– Account and Transaction Data: Retained for 6 years after last transaction to comply with statutory bookkeeping and fraud prevention obligations.
– Communication Data: Retained for 2 years following last contact.
– Technical and Usage Data: Retained for 12 months, unless anonymized for analytics purposes.
– Preference Data: Retained until you change your preferences or delete your account.
When data is no longer needed, it is securely erased or anonymized.
9. Cookie Policy
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze website usage, and provide personalized features. Cookies we use include:
– Essential Cookies: Necessary for the operation of the site, enabling core functionality such as account login and transaction processing.
– Functional Cookies: Enable customization features like language preferences and remembered settings.
– Analytics Cookies: Collect aggregated usage data to help us understand how users interact with the site.
– Performance Cookies: Monitor load times and optimize performance across browsers and devices.
10. Cookie Management and Compliance with GDPR & CCPA
Upon your first visit to mister-gee.com, we present a cookie consent banner allowing you to choose which categories of cookies you accept (except for strictly necessary cookies). You may adjust your cookie preferences or withdraw consent at any time using the cookie settings page available on our site.
Under the CCPA, California residents may opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information derived from cookies. We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals as legally required.
11. Special Protections for Children Under 13
We do not knowingly collect or process data from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that a user under 13 has submitted personal data, we will delete that information promptly. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided information to us should contact [email protected].
12. Policy Updates and User Notifications
This Privacy Policy is reviewed regularly and may be updated to reflect changes in regulations, operations, or technology. When updates occur, we will revise the contents of this page and, where applicable, provide users with direct notice via email or on-site banners.
We encourage users to review this page periodically to stay informed about how their data is protected.
13. Contact
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://mister-gee.com
We are committed to maintaining your privacy and addressing all inquiries professionally and promptly.
We take data protection seriously and adhere to applicable privacy regulations, including GDPR and CCPA. Should you wish to exercise any data rights or raise concerns about our practices, please reach out to us via [email protected].