4. Legal Basis for Processing (U.S. Compliance)

We process your personal data based on:

1. Your consent – When you subscribe to communications or accept cookies.

2. Legitimate business interests – Improving our website, ensuring security, and responding to inquiries.

3. Legal compliance – If we are required to retain data for regulatory or legal reasons.

 

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or trade your personal data. However, we may share your information with:

1. Service Providers – Trusted third-party vendors assisting with website hosting, analytics, and communication.

2. Legal & Regulatory Authorities – When required by law or to protect legal rights.

3. Business Transfers – If The Human Factor undergoes a business sale, merger, or acquisition.

All third parties must maintain confidentiality and comply with relevant data protection laws.

 

6. Your Privacy Rights (CCPA & U.S. Laws)

If you are a resident of California or other states with data protection laws, you have the following rights:

 

 🔹 Right to Know – Request what personal data we collect and how we use it.

 🔹 Right to Access – Request a copy of your personal data.

 🔹 Right to Correct – Ask us to fix inaccurate information in your personal data.

 🔹 Right to Delete – Request deletion of your personal data, subject to exceptions.

 🔹 Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing – We do not sell personal data, but California   residents can opt out of data sharing for targeted advertising.

 🔹 Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Data – If applicable.

 

📩 To exercise your rights, contact us at:

 📧 Email: admin@humanfactordesign.co

 📍 Address: PObox22 68

 

We will respond within 45 days, per CCPA requirements.

📌 California residents: You may designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf.  

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7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience. These include:

• Essential Cookies – Required for website functionality.

• Analytics Cookies – Help us analyze website performance (e.g., Google Analytics).

• Marketing Cookies – Used for personalized advertising (only if you opt in).

📌 Manage your cookie preferences: [Insert link to cookie settings]

 

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Retention periods vary depending on the type of data:

• Contact inquiries – Up to 12 months after the last interaction.

• Analytics data – Anonymized after 24 months.

• Legal obligations – Retained as required by applicable laws.

When no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize your data.

 

9. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no online system is 100% secure, so we encourage users to take precautions when sharing information online.

 

10. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we learn that we have collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.

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11. International Data Transfers

If you access our website from outside the United States, please note that your data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. We take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as working with compliant service providers.

 

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page, with the last updated date noted above. If there are significant changes, we will notify you via email or website notice.

 

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, contact us at:

📧 Email: admin@humanfactordesign.co

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