California CCPA
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Notice – Wind ‘n’ Sails
California Privacy Rights
This section provides additional information for California residents under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The terms used in this section have the same meaning as in the CCPA. This section does not apply to anonymous, deidentified, or aggregated information, nor does it apply to publicly available information as defined in the CCPA.
Information We Collect
Wind ‘n’ Sails collects personal information when you purchase products, visit our website, or engage with our services. The categories of information we may collect include:
- Personal Identifiers – Name, email address, postal address, telephone number, and online identifiers
- Internet Activity – Browsing history and interactions with our website
- Commercial Information – Purchase history and transaction details
- Financial Information – Credit or debit card number (processed securely through third-party payment providers)
If we process deidentified personal information, we will make no attempt to reidentify such data.
Information from Other Sources
We may collect personal information about you from third-party sources, including referrals from other consumers.
Data Retention
We retain data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy.
Retention Periods
| Type of Data | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Cookies and online data (e.g., browsing activity, online identifiers) | Deleted or anonymized within 5 years of collection |
| Order processing and shipping data (e.g., name, email, postal address, phone number, purchases, payment information) | Retained for 7 years from the date of last purchase to fulfill contractual and legal requirements |
| Customer support inquiries (e.g., name, email, purchase details) | Retained for up to 2 years for issue resolution, then anonymized |
| Marketing and promotional communications (e.g., name, email, phone number, purchase history) | Retained until you opt out or request deletion; opt-out records are retained to prevent future communications |
| Product reviews, surveys, and feedback | Retained for up to 5 years to improve products and services, then anonymized |
| Privacy requests (e.g., name, contact details, purchase history) | Retained for a minimum of 24 months to comply with legal obligations |
| Security and fraud prevention data (e.g., name, online activity, purchase details) | Retained as necessary to comply with legal requirements and maintain security measures |
Why We Process Your Information
Wind ‘n’ Sails processes personal information for the following business and operational purposes:
- Analyzing data to improve products and services
- Conducting customer surveys
- Creating customer profiles
- Delivering targeted advertising
- Fulfilling customer orders
- Enhancing website functionality
- Internal business operations
- Marketing and promotional campaigns
- Meeting legal and compliance requirements
- Preventing fraud and security threats
- Processing payments securely
- Providing customer support
- Managing cybersecurity and website security
- Sending promotional communications
- Tracking purchases and customer preferences
How We Disclose Your Information
Wind ‘n’ Sails may disclose personal information for business and commercial purposes when you purchase our products or visit our website.
Data Disclosure Categories
| Personal Information Category | Categories of Service Providers | Categories of Third Parties |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Identifiers (e.g., name, email, postal address, phone number) | Commerce software tools, data analytics providers, governance and compliance software, payment processors, sales and marketing tools | Ad networks, commerce software tools, payment processors, sales and marketing tools, shipping services |
| Internet Activity (e.g., browsing behavior, online interactions) | Commerce software tools, data analytics providers, payment processors, sales and marketing tools | Ad networks, commerce software tools, payment processors, sales and marketing tools |
| Commercial Information (e.g., purchase history, transaction details) | Commerce software tools, data analytics providers, payment processors, sales and marketing tools | Ad networks, commerce software tools, payment processors, sales and marketing tools |
| Financial Information (e.g., payment details, billing data) | Commerce software tools, data analytics providers, payment processors, sales and marketing tools | Commerce software tools, payment processors, sales and marketing tools |
Information "Sharing" and "Selling"
Wind ‘n’ Sails does not sell personal information for monetary gain. However, we share certain personal information with third-party advertising networks for behavioral advertising purposes, including:
- Personal Identifiers
- Internet Activity
- Commercial Information
This allows us to show relevant advertisements tailored to your interests.
- We do not knowingly sell or share personal information of consumers under 16 years of age.
- You have the right to opt-out of data sharing for behavioral advertising. Visit the Privacy Preferences page for details.
Opt-Out Preference Signals
Your browser settings may allow you to automatically transmit an opt-out preference signal, such as the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal. When detected, Wind ‘n’ Sails applies a U.S. Privacy String setting to prevent third-party tracking.
- GPC is supported by certain browsers or as a browser extension. Visit your browser settings for more information on enabling GPC.
Your CCPA Rights
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the following privacy rights:
Right to Access
You may request a copy of the personal information Wind ‘n’ Sails has collected about you. If more than two access requests are made within a 12-month period, a small processing fee may apply.
Right to Delete
You have the right to request that Wind ‘n’ Sails delete your personal information, subject to certain legal obligations. Upon verification, we will notify service providers and relevant third parties of the deletion request.
Right to Non-Discrimination
Wind ‘n’ Sails will not discriminate against customers who exercise their privacy rights. Exercising these rights will not affect pricing, product quality, or service levels.
Right to Opt-Out
You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information for targeted advertising. To opt-out, visit the Privacy Preferences page.
Right to Correct
If your personal information is inaccurate or outdated, you have the right to request corrections.
Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Information
Wind ‘n’ Sails does not use sensitive personal information in a way that requires opt-out capabilities under the CCPA.
Verification Process for Privacy Requests
Before fulfilling a privacy request, Wind ‘n’ Sails will verify your identity to protect against unauthorized access. Verification may require confirming details such as your email address or past transactions. If we are unable to verify your identity, we cannot process the request.
- Authorized Agent Requests: A California resident may designate an authorized agent to submit a privacy request on their behalf. Proof of authorization is required.
Notice of Financial Incentive
Wind ‘n’ Sails offers a 15% discount to customers who sign up for our marketing emails or SMS texts.
- To opt in, enter your email or phone number and consent to receive messages in exchange for a discount.
- You may unsubscribe at any time via the email footer or by replying STOP to SMS messages.
- The value of the incentive is calculated based on expenses related to the promotion.
Contact Us
If you have any privacy-related questions or need assistance, email us at privacy@windnsails.com or visit the Privacy Policy page for more details.
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