PRIVACY POLICY

World Pulse Magazine (“we,” “us,” “our”) is committed to safeguarding the privacy and personal data of its users while delivering a secure and transparent experience on our website, worldpulsemag.com. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information and affirms our commitment to compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), and other applicable data protection laws.

1. OUR COMMITMENT TO YOUR PRIVACY

At worldpulsemag.com, your privacy is of paramount importance. We understand the sensitive nature of the information you entrust to us and have implemented robust standards to ensure that your data is protected at all stages of our interaction with you. Our privacy practices focus on transparency, data minimization, accountability, and providing you with meaningful control over your personal information.

2. SCOPE OF POLICY AND DATA CONTROLLER ROLE

This Privacy Policy applies to all individuals who access or use the website located at worldpulsemag.com and all related services, communications, or transactions. World Pulse Magazine acts as the data controller for the processing of your personal data collected via the website and is responsible for ensuring that such data is handled in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

3. CATEGORIES OF PERSONAL DATA WE PROCESS

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

a) Usage Data
Includes data about how you use worldpulsemag.com, such as your IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, browser plug-in types, operating system, referral source, pages visited, time spent on pages, interactions, and other diagnostic data.

b) Account Data
Includes your name, billing and shipping address, email address, and phone number provided when creating an account or during checkout or registration processes.

c) Profile Data
Includes preferences, purchase history, browsing behavior, saved items, and user-generated content such as articles and comments posted on worldpulsemag.com.

d) Communication Data
Includes records of communication with you, such as customer service inquiries, technical support tickets, feedback, and history of email exchanges.

e) Technical Data
Includes device identifiers, internet service provider details, operating systems and platform information, browser settings, and diagnostic logs used to improve website functionality and troubleshoot issues.

f) Transaction Data
Includes details regarding purchases made through worldpulsemag.com, including payment method type (payment card data is stored only by our payment processors), order details, billing information, and delivery statuses.

g) Preference Data
Includes marketing and communication preferences, product interest indications, and responses to marketing surveys and campaigns.

4. LEGAL BASES FOR PROCESSING PERSONAL DATA

We process your personal data based on the following lawful grounds:

– Consent: When you provide clear permission for a specific purpose (e.g., subscribing to newsletters or accepting cookies).
– Contractual Necessity: When processing is required to fulfill our obligations under a contract with you (e.g., to process payments or ship orders).
– Legitimate Interests: When we have a legitimate interest in processing your data that does not override your rights (e.g., improving user experience, fraud prevention).
– Legal Obligation: When processing is required to meet legal or regulatory requirements.

5. YOUR RIGHTS UNDER DATA PROTECTION LAWS

Subject to conditions and limitations set out under applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights:

– Right of Access – To request a copy of your personal data held by us.
– Right to Rectification – To request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Right to Erasure – To request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”).
– Right to Restriction – To request temporary or permanent restriction of processing.
– Right to Data Portability – To receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and transfer it to another controller.
– Right to Object – To object to processing based on legitimate interests, direct marketing, or profiling.
– Right to Withdraw Consent – To withdraw previously given consent at any time.

To exercise any of the above rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We may request proof of identity to process your request in accordance with legal standards.

6. SECURITY MEASURES

We implement a range of industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:

– End-to-end encryption for data transmission and secure storage architectures.
– Access controls limiting personal data visibility to authorized personnel only.
– Regular system auditing, vulnerability assessments, and policy reviews.
– Staff training programs focused on data protection responsibilities.
– Offsite and encrypted backups to prevent loss of critical personal data.

While we endeavor to safeguard your personal data, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure.

7. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in jurisdictions outside the European Economic Area (EEA). In such cases, we ensure adequate levels of protection are in place, including the use of Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or equivalent mechanisms under applicable local laws.

8. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or to comply with legal, regulatory, or tax obligations. The specific retention periods vary depending on the data type:

– Usage and Technical Data: 12 months
– Account and Transaction Data: 7 years (for compliance and auditing purposes)
– Communication and Support Data: 3 years
– Profile and Preference Data: Until the user account is deleted or preferences are updated

After the applicable retention period elapses, we securely delete or anonymize the data.

9. COOKIE POLICY

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies on worldpulsemag.com for the following purposes:

– Essential Cookies: Enable core site functionalities such as page navigation, secure login, and shopping cart operations.
– Functional Cookies: Remember user preferences such as language, region, and accessibility settings.
– Analytics Cookies: Collect anonymized data about site usage to help improve performance and user experience.
– Performance Cookies: Track interactions and loading speed to optimize website functionality.

10. COOKIE MANAGEMENT & COMPLIANCE

In compliance with GDPR and CCPA requirements:

– We provide clear cookie banners and settings for consent and management preferences.
– Users have the right to accept, reject, or selectively configure cookies through our Cookie Settings interface.
– California residents may opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information through a “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link located on our website footer.
– Cookies can also be managed or deleted through your browser settings at any time.

11. SPECIAL PROTECTIONS FOR CHILDREN UNDER 13

Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or process personal information from minors without verified parental consent as required by law. If we discover that we have collected personal data from a child under 13 without lawful basis, we will promptly delete such data.

12. POLICY UPDATES & NOTIFICATIONS

We may amend this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in legal requirements, business practices, or technologies. Updates will be posted on worldpulsemag.com, and where applicable, we may notify you via email or through interface notifications. Continued use of the website after updates constitutes your agreement to the revised policy.

13. CONTACT US

For any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact our Data Protection Officer at:

Email: [email protected]

We are committed to resolving all data privacy concerns promptly and in compliance with applicable regulations.

COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

World Pulse Magazine affirms its adherence to all applicable privacy obligations under the GDPR, CCPA, and related data protection frameworks. Users are encouraged to contact us at [email protected] for further information about how we handle personal data or to assert their rights under these laws.