Privacy Policy - WorkingAssumptions

1. Introduction

At Working Assumptions, accessible at workingassumptions.info, we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all individuals who interact with our website and services. We value the trust you place in us when you provide your personal information and we are fully committed to upholding the principles enshrined in global data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data and outlines your rights and choices regarding your information.

2. Scope of Policy and Data Controller Role

This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data processed by Working Assumptions through the website located at workingassumptions.info. For the purposes of data protection legislation, Working Assumptions functions as the Data Controller, determining the purposes and means of processing your personal data.

If you have any questions about our data practices or this policy, please contact us at [email protected].

3. Categories of Data Processed

We process the following categories of personal data, depending on your interaction with workingassumptions.info:

a. Usage Data
Information collected automatically when you access our website, including internet protocol (IP) address, browser type, operating system, referrer URL, user session statistics, and pages viewed.

b. Account Data
Information voluntarily provided when you register or interact with our services, such as your full name, physical address, email address, and telephone number.

c. Profile Data
Information related to your preferences and behaviors on our website, including purchase history, interaction patterns, saved items, and subscription settings.

d. Communication Data
Records of correspondence through email, support tickets, contact forms, and conversations with our support team.

e. Technical Data
Information related to the devices you use to access our services such as device identifiers, screen resolution, browser plugins, system timezone, and hardware configuration.

f. Transaction Data
Details of payments made or received, billing addresses, purchase timestamps, shipping information, and other related financial data.

g. Preference Data
Information regarding your choices for receiving marketing communications and interest indicators concerning certain products or content.

4. Legal Bases for Processing

We process your personal data only when allowed by applicable law. Legal bases include:

– Consent: Where you have granted clear and informed permission for us to process specific data.
– Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our obligations under a contract with you, such as providing services or processing a transaction.
– Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests and these interests are not overridden by your data protection rights.
– Legal Obligation: When processing is required to comply with applicable laws or regulatory obligations.

5. Your Rights

Subject to certain limitations, you have a range of rights under data protection legislation, including:

– Right of Access: You may request confirmation and a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
– Right of Rectification: You may ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
– Right of Erasure: You may request the deletion of your data, subject to exemptions where legal obligations require retention.
– Right to Restrict Processing: You may ask us to temporarily cease the processing of your data under specific conditions.
– Right to Data Portability: You may request to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format and ask us to transfer it to another controller.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].

6. Security Measures

We implement rigorous administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect your personal data, including:

– Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest.
– Role-based access controls to restrict access to personal data.
– Routine backups and disaster recovery protocols.
– Mandatory staff training on data security and privacy.

7. International Transfers

Personal data may be transferred and stored in jurisdictions outside your country of residence. Where such transfers occur, we use standard contractual clauses, adequacy decisions, or other lawful mechanisms to ensure that appropriate data protection measures are in place.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:

– Account and Profile Data: Retained while your account remains active and for up to 3 years after inactivity.
– Transaction and Communication Data: Retained for regulatory and legal compliance for up to 7 years.
– Technical and Usage Data: Aggregated and anonymized where possible, and retained for up to 2 years for analytics and performance evaluation.
– Preference Data: Stored until the withdrawal of consent or a request for erasure is received.

9. Cookie Policy

workingassumptions.info uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

– Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality and core operations.
– Functional Cookies: Enable site personalizations and improved user experience.
– Analytics Cookies: Collect aggregated data on usage patterns to improve site performance.
– Performance Cookies: Measure the effectiveness of features and optimize content delivery.

10. Cookie Management and Compliance

In accordance with GDPR and CCPA, visitors are provided with transparent cookie information and control. When first accessing our website, users are prompted to consent to non-essential cookies. Cookie preferences may be adjusted at any time via our Cookie Settings interface. Do Not Track (DNT) signals from browsers are recognized and, where applicable, respected in accordance with local laws.

11. Special Protections for Children Under 13

We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or legal guardian and believe a child under your care has provided personal data to workingassumptions.info, please contact us at [email protected]. We will promptly take steps to delete the information.

12. Policy Updates and User Notifications

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at our discretion. Significant changes will be communicated via appropriate means, such as a website notice or direct email notification where applicable. We encourage users to periodically review this policy to stay informed about our data protection practices.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

Working Assumptions
[email protected]

Compliance Statement

We are committed to complying with all applicable data protection laws, including GDPR, CCPA, and other regional requirements. For any privacy questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at the contact above.