Effective Date: October 4th, 2024
At Yardmaster Group (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our customers and visitors of our website, yardmastergroup.com (the “Website”). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, store, use, share, and protect personal information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant privacy laws. It also informs users about their rights and how they can exercise them.
By using our Website, you consent to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you have any questions, please contact us at sales@yardmastergroup.com.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal data to provide our services and improve user experience on our Website. The types of data we may collect include:
a. Personal Information:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, shipping address, and phone number.
- Payment Information: Payment card details or transaction data.
- Account Information: If you create an account on our Website, we collect your login details and any preferences you provide.
b. Non-Personal Information:
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and website usage statistics through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
- Behavioral Data: Pages viewed, time spent on the Website, and interactions with our content.
2. How We Collect Information
We collect information through:
- Direct interaction: When you purchase a product, fill out forms, or communicate with us.
- Cookies and tracking technologies: To enhance user experience and collect statistical data on Website usage (for more information on cookies, see our Cookie Policy).
- Third-party services: We may use services like Google Analytics to track Website performance and user interactions.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To process transactions: Fulfilling orders, processing payments, and delivering products.
- To communicate: Responding to inquiries, sending order confirmations, and providing updates on services.
- To improve our services: Enhancing Website functionality, user experience, and content through analytics and customer feedback.
- For marketing purposes: Sending promotional offers, newsletters, and marketing communications (with your consent, where required).
- To comply with legal obligations: Maintaining records for tax, legal compliance, and preventing fraud.
4. Sharing of Information
We will not share your personal data with third parties, except in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our business, including payment processors, shipping companies, and analytics providers. These providers are required to handle your data securely and only as instructed by us.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose personal data if required by law, court orders, or to protect our legal rights.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, personal data may be transferred as part of the business transaction.
5. Data Storage and Security
We are committed to protecting the security of your personal data. We use a combination of technical, physical, and administrative security measures to safeguard your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
Data Retention:
- We will retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Once data is no longer required, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
6. Your Rights
As a data subject, you have the following rights under the GDPR:
- Right to Access: You may request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You can request that any inaccurate or incomplete data be corrected.
- Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): You may request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You may request that we limit the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.
- Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
- Right to Object: You may object to the processing of your data for direct marketing or other legitimate interests.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: If you have given consent for processing, you have the right to withdraw it at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at sales@yardmastergroup.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days, as required by the GDPR.
7. International Data Transfers
As we are based in the United States, your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). These countries may have data protection laws that are different from those in your jurisdiction. We will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data during any such transfers, in accordance with GDPR requirements.
8. Cookies
Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze Website traffic. For more information on the types of cookies we use and how to manage your cookie preferences, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” at the top will indicate when the changes take effect. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:
Yardmaster Group
Address: 2020 NE 209 Street, Miami, FL 33179
Email: sales@yardmastergroup.com
By using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as outlined herein.
This privacy policy is designed to ensure transparency, protect user data, and comply with GDPR and other applicable data protection laws.