Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2025
1. Data Controller
Zipharonghimnaxx
American Hiking Society
8605 Second Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910
United States
Email: welcome@zipharonghimnaxx.world
Phone: +1 301 565 6704
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
When you use our contact form, we collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Message content
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website
- Cookie data (with your consent)
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal information based on:
- Consent: When you submit the contact form or accept cookies
- Legitimate interests: To improve our website and services
- Legal obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
4. Purpose of Data Processing
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- Responding to your inquiries and messages
- Improving website functionality and user experience
- Analyzing website traffic and usage patterns
- Complying with legal obligations
- Preventing fraud and ensuring security
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:
- Service providers who assist in website operations (hosting, analytics)
- Legal authorities when required by law
- Professional advisors (lawyers, accountants) under confidentiality obligations
All third-party service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for specified purposes.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for the following periods:
- Contact form submissions: 3 years from submission date
- Cookie data: As specified in our Cookie Policy
- Website analytics: 26 months
After the retention period expires, we securely delete or anonymize your information.
7. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to access: Request a copy of your personal information
- Right to rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Right to erasure: Request deletion of your information
- Right to restriction: Limit how we use your information
- Right to data portability: Receive your information in a structured format
- Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time
- Right to lodge a complaint: File a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise these rights, contact us at welcome@zipharonghimnaxx.world.
8. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
9. Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:
- HTTPS encryption for data transmission
- Secure server infrastructure
- Access controls and authentication
- Regular security assessments
- Employee training on data protection
10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies as described in our Cookie Policy. You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner.
11. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The updated version will be indicated by the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.
13. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, contact us at:
Email: welcome@zipharonghimnaxx.world
Phone: +1 301 565 6704
Address: American Hiking Society, 8605 Second Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA