Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 28, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Somerset International, Inc. (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you use our website and services (“Service”). It also describes your privacy rights and how applicable laws protect you. This policy complies with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA), Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), and Australia’s Privacy Act.

By using our Service, you agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

  1. Definitions
  • Personal Data: Any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
  • Usage Data: Information collected automatically, including data such as IP addresses, browser types, and usage metrics.
  • Cookies: Small files placed on your device to track activity and enhance the Service.
  • Sensitive Information: Certain types of personal data requiring additional protection under applicable laws, including health, racial, and biometric information.
  • Controller: Entity determining purposes and means of processing personal data.
  • Processor: Entity processing data on behalf of a controller.
  1. Information We Collect

Types of Data Collected

  • Personal Data:
    • Name, email address, phone number.
    • Billing and shipping addresses.
    • Account credentials (username and password).
  • Usage Data:
    • Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system).
    • Website interactions, including pages visited and time spent.
    • Diagnostic data.
  • Sensitive Information: Only collected with explicit consent when required.

How We Collect Data

  • Information you provide directly (e.g., account registration, inquiries).
  • Automatically through tracking technologies like cookies, web beacons, and analytics tools.
  1. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent: Where required by law, we obtain your consent for specific processing activities.
  • Contractual Obligations: Processing necessary for the performance of a contract.
  • Legal Obligations: Compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Legitimate Interests: Processing necessary to operate and improve our Service.
  1. How We Use Your Data

We may use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our Service.
  • To process transactions and manage accounts.
  • To respond to inquiries and customer service requests.
  • To improve our Service through analytics and feedback.
  • To send promotional materials, with your consent.
  • To comply with legal requirements.
  • For business transfers and mergers.
  1. Sharing Your Data

We share your data only in the following circumstances:

  • With service providers: For analytics, marketing, and customer support.
  • During business transfers: As part of mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales.
  • With affiliates and business partners: Where necessary to provide the Service.
  • With your consent: For any other purposes explicitly agreed upon.
  • For legal compliance: To comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests.
  1. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

GDPR (EU):

  • Right to access, rectify, or erase personal data.
  • Right to data portability.
  • Right to object to or restrict processing.
  • Right to lodge complaints with supervisory authorities.

CCPA (California):

  • Right to know what personal data is collected, used, and shared.
  • Right to delete personal data.
  • Right to opt out of the sale of personal data.
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights.

PIPEDA (Canada):

  • Right to access and correct personal data.
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time.

Australia’s Privacy Act:

  • Right to access and correct personal data.
  • Right to complain about privacy breaches.
  1. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Enhance functionality and usability.
  • Analyze usage patterns to improve our Service.
  • Display targeted advertising.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. For California and EU users, we provide a “Manage Cookie Preferences” tool for granular control.

  1. Retention and Deletion of Data

We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy. Data retention periods vary based on:

  • Legal requirements.
  • Contractual obligations.
  • Legitimate business needs.

You may request data deletion or anonymization by contacting us.

  1. Security of Your Data

We implement industry-standard measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure. You provide your information at your own risk.

  1. Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred and stored outside your jurisdiction. We ensure all transfers comply with applicable laws, using mechanisms like Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for EU data.

  1. Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 16 in the EU, under 13 in the United States (as per COPPA), or under similar ages as defined by local laws in other jurisdictions. We comply with the following:

  • COPPA (United States): We require verifiable parental consent for children under 13.
  • GDPR (EU): Processing data of children under 16 requires explicit consent from parents or guardians.
  • Australia’s Privacy Act: We handle children’s data with additional safeguards and require parental or guardian consent where applicable.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal data without consent, please contact us immediately. We will take steps to delete the information promptly.

  1. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a “Last Updated” date. Significant changes will be communicated via email or a notice on our website.

  1. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

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