Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Basic Editions® collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you visit or make a purchase from basic-editions.com (the “Site”).

READ THIS POLICY CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE SITE.

Information We Collect

Information you provide directly to us

When you visit the Site, we may collect personal information you knowingly and voluntarily provide when you use the Site in the following ways:

Account registration. When you register for an account, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, login credentials for our website, and other information you provide during the registration process.
Purchases. When you make a purchase through the Site, we collect your name, billing address, shipping address, payment information (including credit card numbers), email address, and phone number.
Contact forms. When you contact us directly through a contact form on the Site, we collect your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide.
Promotions. When you participate in surveys, sweepstakes, contests, or other promotions, we collect personal information you provide through the promotion.
Employment applications. When you apply for a job posting on our Site, we collect your name, contact information, employment history, education, and any other information on your resume or job application.

Information we collect automatically

When you use our Site, we may collect certain types of information automatically, including:

Log data. We collect browser type, operating system, the page served, IP address, access times, referring website addresses, pages viewed and the order of those pages, and search terms entered on our Site.
Device data. We collect information about the computer or mobile device you use to access our Site, including the hardware model, operating system and version, unique device identifiers, and mobile network.
Location data. With your consent, we may collect information about the precise location of your device when you access or use one of our mobile applications or otherwise consent to the collection of this information.
Cookies and other tracking technologies. We use cookies, web beacons, and other technologies to collect information about how you interact with our Site. This includes information about your browsing behavior, purchase history, and other engagement with the Site.

How We Use Your Information

We only process your personal information when we have a lawful basis for doing so. Lawful bases include consent, contractual necessity, and our “legitimate interests” or the legitimate interest of others, as further described below.

Account registration. When you register for an account, we use your information to create and manage your account and provide services associated with account ownership.
Purchases. When you make a purchase, we use your personal information to process, fulfill and deliver your orders, notify you about your orders, and administer our loyalty program.
Contact forms. When you contact us directly, we use your personal information to respond to your inquiries and fulfill your requests.
Promotions. When you participate in a promotion, we use your personal information to administer the promotion, notify winners, and attribute any benefits associated with the promotion.
Employment applications. When you apply for a job, we use your personal information to evaluate your application and contact you regarding potential employment opportunities.
Improve the Site. We use your personal information to analyze how users interact with the Site so we can improve it and develop new features, products, and services.
Targeted marketing. With your consent, we may send you promotional emails, SMS messages, postal mail and telephone calls with offers for products and services we think you may like. You can stop receiving marketing communications at any time by following the opt-out or unsubscribe instructions included in the applicable communication.
Comply with legal obligations. In certain cases, we collect and use your personal information to comply with laws and regulations. For instance, we collect shipping addresses to comply with sales tax laws.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell personal information about our customers. We only disclose it for a limited number of reasons:

Service providers. We share your personal information with companies and individuals we hire to perform services for us related to our Site, such as hosting, maintenance, customer service, order fulfillment and delivery, email delivery services, marketing, and more.
Business transfers. If we are acquired by another company, go out of business, or divest part of our business, we reserve the right to transfer your personal information to the new company.
Legal compliance. To comply with the law and lawful requests and legal process, such as to comply with a subpoena or court order.
Protect our rights and property. To protect the security and integrity of our Site, to address fraud or security risks, to respond to an emergency or otherwise to protect our rights and property.
Aggregate data. We may disclose aggregated data about how our customers, collectively, use the Site. This data does not include personal information.

We require parties with whom we share your data to agree to process it according to our instructions and applicable law, including this Privacy Policy.

Cookies and Online Tracking

We and our service providers use cookies, web beacons, tags, scripts, and other technologies to recognize your device when you visit our Site and to collect and analyze information about your interaction with our Site. Cookies are small text files transferred to your device to uniquely identify your device and your interests. Web beacons and tags are small pieces of code placed on web pages or content to track and record information about your interaction with a site. Scripts, like pixels, are small pieces of code embedded in web pages and emails that can retrieve information from your browser or device.

We use this technology for purposes including:

Personalizing your experience on our Site based on your past interactions.
Enabling and facilitating use of our shopping cart and checkout process.
Analyzing how our Site performs and improving its functionality and offerings.
Recognizing and remembering your device for ease of use when you return.
Serving you relevant and targeted ads. With your consent, we may use cookies or other tracking technologies to display online advertisements tailored to your interests.
Measuring ad performance and providing more relevant ads based on your activity on our Site.

You can control the use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Your browser or device may include settings that allow you to delete or disable cookies and other tracking technology. Consult the settings in your browser or device to learn more.

Note that if you limit the ability of websites and services to set cookies or use other tracking technologies, you may worsen your overall user experience. Certain features of the Site depend on cookies to function properly, such as the shopping cart and checkout functions. Disabling these technologies may interfere with the performance and features of the Site.

How Long We Retain Your Information

We retain your personal information as long as you maintain an account with us. Even if you close your account, we may retain your personal information for an additional period as is permitted or required under applicable laws. For example:

We retain personal information from closed accounts to comply with tax, legal reporting and auditing obligations.
We retain personal information covered by legitimate interest according to our data retention policy.
We retain personal information to detect and prevent fraud.

Data Security

While no website can guarantee security, we take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical precautions to safeguard your personal information against accidental or unlawful loss, access, or alteration.

We store your data on secure servers protected by industry-standard firewalls and security technology. Secure Sockets Layered (SSL) technology encrypts entry of sensitive information for your protection.

Unfortunately, the Internet cannot be guaranteed to be 100% secure, so we cannot ensure the security of information you transmit to us via the Internet.

Your Choices and Rights

You have certain choices when it comes to your personal information. You can opt out of receiving promotional communications from us by using the unsubscribe link within each email. Even if you opt out of receiving promotional messages, we will still send you important administrative communications.
You can modify or delete certain account information at any time by logging into your online account.
The Help menu on your browser should tell you how to manage your cookies settings.
You have the right to request copies of your personal data in a portable format. You can also request that we erase or restrict processing of certain personal information, with some exceptions.
You may have additional rights under certain laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act. These include the right to know what personal information we have collected, used, disclosed, and sold.
To make any requests regarding your personal information, please contact us using the information below.
Residents of the European Union and other jurisdictions: You have the right to lodge a complaint about our processing of your personal information with your local data protection authority.

Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for use by children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 through the Site. If we learn that we have collected personal information through the Site from a child under 13 without the consent of the child’s parent or guardian as required by law, we will delete it.

International Data Transfers

We are headquartered in the United States. When you use our Site, your personal information may be collected in your home country or jurisdiction, then subsequently transferred to the United States or another jurisdiction. We transfer data as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including to provide services, respond to you, operate our business, and comply with legal obligations.

By accessing or using the Site or otherwise providing personal information to us, you consent to the processing, transfer, and storage of your information in and to the United States and other countries and jurisdictions, where you may not have the same rights under applicable law.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes become effective when published on this page. The “last updated” date indicates when revisions were made. We recommend that you check back here periodically so you are aware of our latest Privacy Policy.

Your continued use of the Site signifies acceptance of the changes. If you do not agree with the revised policy, you may deactivate your account.

How to Contact Us

Please direct any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our practices by contacting our Data Protection Officer as follows:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 912-473-1902

Postal Address:

Basic Editions® Brand
Attn: Data Protection Officer
2689 Lilac Lane
Hortense, GA

Additional Information for the EEA

If you reside in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have certain rights and protections under the law regarding the processing of your personal data.

Name and Contact Details of the Data Controller:

The data controller of your personal information is:

Basic Editions® Brand
2689 Lilac Lane
Hortense, GA

EU Representative:

The EU representative for Basic Editions® is:

John Doe
2689 Lilac Lane
Hortense, GA

Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing

The primary legal bases under the GDPR and UK/EEA privacy laws for our processing activities include:

Your consent. You are able to remove your consent at any time. You can do this by contacting [email protected].
Contractual necessity to fulfill our obligations under our Terms of Use or contract with you.
Legitimate interests to run, grow, and develop our business, including marketing, analytics, fraud prevention, and other important business operations.
Compliance with our legal obligations.

Your Rights

Under the GDPR and privacy laws, you have certain individual rights regarding your personal data:

Right to be informed about our data processing activities, including through this policy.
Right to request access to or copies of your personal data.
Right to rectification of any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
Right to restrict processing of your personal data.
Right to erasure of personal data except when our legal obligations require storage.
Right to data portability to obtain your data in a usable electronic format.
Right to object to processing of personal data, including for direct marketing.
Right not to be subject to automated decision-making, including profiling.
Right to lodge a complaint with the applicable EU supervisory authority: [INSERT LINK]

To make a request to exercise these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at the address provided above. We will consider and respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws.

Keep in mind, certain personal information may be exempt from such requests under applicable laws. For example, we need certain types of information to provide our service or complete transactions.

Retention Period

We retain your personal information only as long as needed for legal, business, or tax purposes. We follow the principles of data minimization and removal when the purpose has expired.

International Transfers

Information collected in the EEA and Switzerland may be transferred outside of these areas. We utilize standard contract clauses approved by the European Commission to permit transfers. We rely on certified US companies when processing payment and sales transactions.

Supervisory Authority Contact

If you believe we have violated applicable data protection laws, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

[INSERT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR YOUR APPLICABLE SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY]

Additional Information for California Residents

The California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) provides California residents, as defined, with certain rights described here.

Right to Know and Access. You have the right to know what personal information we collect, use, and share. You may request the following information about how we have handled your personal data over the past 12 months:

The categories of personal information collected.
The categories of sources from which the information was collected.
The purpose for collecting and sharing the personal information.
The categories of third parties with whom we shared personal information.

Right to Deletion. You have the right to request deletion of your personal information that we hold about you.

Right to Opt-Out. You have the right to opt-out of the “sale” of your information. We do not sell personal information as defined under the CCPA.

Right of Non-Discrimination. You have the right to exercise these CCPA rights without suffering discrimination.

To make a request under the CCPA, contact our Data Protection Officer at the details provided above. You may designate an authorized agent to submit requests on your behalf by providing the agent with written permission to do so.

Changes to this California Privacy Notice

We may update this California notice as required by law. Changes become effective when published on this page. For material changes, we may provide additional notice, such as by email or through our website.