Privacy Policy for Studio 04 LA
1. Introduction
At Studio 04 LA (“Studio 04,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), accessible through studio04la.com, we are deeply committed to safeguarding the personal data and privacy of our users. We recognize the importance of transparency and accountability in handling personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information in accordance with data protection laws including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). We place privacy and data security at the forefront of our operations to ensure our practices reflect a privacy-first approach.
2. Scope of this Policy and Data Controller Role
This Privacy Policy applies to personal data collected through your interactions with our website, studio04la.com, and related services. Studio 04 LA acts as the Data Controller for the processing of personal data described herein. As Data Controller, we determine the purposes and methods of processing your personal information, and we are responsible for ensuring its lawful, fair, and transparent treatment.
3. Categories of Data We Process
We collect and process various categories of personal data, either directly from you or automatically when you use our services:
a. Usage Data
Collected automatically when you access studio04la.com, Usage Data may include your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, device ID, pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and session timestamps.
b. Account Data
When you register for an account or make a purchase, we collect identifying information such as your full name, billing and shipping addresses, email address, and telephone number.
c. Profile Data
To provide a customized experience, we process data including your preferences, browsing behavior, purchase history, wishlists, and saved items.
d. Communication Data
This includes the content of any inquiries, support requests, feedback, or complaints you submit to us, along with associated communication history.
e. Technical Data
We collect technical details about the devices and systems you use to access our services, including operating system, screen resolution, language settings, and browser configurations.
f. Transaction Data
This includes information related to your purchases on studio04la.com such as order details, payment confirmations (processed through third-party providers), shipping and delivery information.
g. Preference Data
Collected with your consent, this refers to marketing preferences, product interests, email subscription choices, and opt-in statuses for communications.
4. Legal Bases for Processing Personal Data
We process your personal data under the following legal bases as defined under GDPR and where applicable under CCPA:
– Legitimate Interests: To operate, secure, and improve studio04la.com; to detect fraud; and to maintain business continuity.
– Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our obligations under any contract with you, such as processing orders, providing customer support, or delivering purchased products.
– Consent: For marketing communications, tracking technologies, and non-essential cookies where required.
– Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws, such as tax obligations or law enforcement requests.
5. Your Rights
Subject to applicable laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
– Right of Access: Obtain confirmation of whether we process your personal data and access such data.
– Right of Rectification: Correct inaccuracies or incomplete information we hold about you.
– Right to Erasure (“Right to Be Forgotten”): Request deletion of your personal data where legally permissible.
– Right to Restrict Processing: Request restriction of specific data processing under certain conditions.
– Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format and transmit it to another controller.
– Right to Object: Object to the processing of your data where we rely on legitimate interest or for direct marketing purposes.
– Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing before the withdrawal.
To exercise any of the above rights, please contact us at [email protected].
6. Security Measures
We implement comprehensive organizational and technical measures to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your personal data, including but not limited to:
– SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
– Role-based access control and multi-factor authentication for internal systems
– Regular data backups and secure cloud infrastructure
– Staff training on data protection best practices
– Periodic penetration testing and vulnerability assessments
While no system is completely immune to security incidents, we take all reasonable steps to mitigate risks.
7. International Data Transfers
Your personal data may be transferred and processed in jurisdictions outside your country of residence, including to the United States, where studio04la.com servers may be located. In such cases, we utilize appropriate safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission, or reliance on adequacy decisions for secure third-country transfers. We ensure comparable levels of data protection are maintained in compliance with GDPR and applicable regional laws.
8. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, regulatory, accounting, or reporting requirements. Specific retention periods include:
– Account Data: Stored for the duration of your active relationship with us and no longer than 5 years after inactivity.
– Transaction and Financial Data: Retained for at least 7 years to comply with tax laws.
– Technical and Usage Data: Retained for up to 24 months to improve system performance and website analytics.
– Communication Data: Maintained for 3 years post-resolution for quality assurance and compliance purposes.
– Marketing and Preference Data: Retained until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent.
9. Cookie Policy
studio04la.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. The cookies we use fall into the following categories:
– Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality (e.g., login, cart management).
– Functional Cookies: Improve website usability and store user preferences.
– Analytics Cookies: Use tools such as Google Analytics to understand site usage and traffic behavior.
– Performance Cookies: Help diagnose issues and monitor system performance for site optimization.
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
In compliance with GDPR and CCPA, we honor user consent preferences for non-essential cookies. Upon first visit to our website, a cookie banner allows you to manage your settings. You may also control or delete cookies via your browser settings. Do Not Track (DNT) signals are respected where technically feasible.
If you are a California resident, you have the right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of your personal information, which includes data collected via certain third-party cookies. You may adjust preferences through the designated “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link located on our website footer.
11. Children’s Data
Studio04LA.com does not knowingly collect or process personal data from children under the age of 13. If a parent or guardian becomes aware that their child has provided us with personal data without their consent, they should contact us immediately at [email protected]. We will take steps to delete such data promptly.
12. Policy Updates
We reserve the right to amend or update this Privacy Policy at our discretion. Material changes will be communicated through appropriate notices on studio04la.com. We encourage all users to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect personal data.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your rights under applicable data protection laws, please reach out to us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://studio04la.com
We are committed to upholding the highest standards of privacy compliance and user trust. Thank you for choosing Studio 04 LA.