Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Charmingrydyn ("we", "our", or "us"), operating the website at https://charmingrydyn.world, collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data when you visit our website or interact with us.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and processing your personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), and other applicable US federal and state privacy laws. By using our website, you acknowledge this Privacy Policy.

2. Data We Collect

2.1 Data you provide directly

• Contact form submissions: When you use our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.
• GDPR consent records: We record your consent decision and timestamp when you submit the contact form.

2.2 Data collected automatically

• Cookie consent preferences: Stored locally in your browser via localStorage to remember your choices.
• Server log data: Standard web server logs may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, and pages visited. This data is used for security and operational purposes only and is not linked to your identity.
• Analytics data (if consented): Anonymised usage statistics if you have accepted analytics cookies.

3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

Purpose	Data	Legal Basis (GDPR Art. 6)
Responding to contact enquiries	Name, email, message	Art. 6(1)(b) – Performance of a contract / pre-contractual steps; Art. 6(1)(a) – Consent
Cookie consent management	Consent preferences	Art. 6(1)(c) – Legal obligation
Website security and operations	Server logs, IP address	Art. 6(1)(f) – Legitimate interests
Analytics (optional)	Anonymised usage data	Art. 6(1)(a) – Consent

4. How We Use Your Data

• To respond to enquiries submitted through our contact form
• To maintain and improve the security and performance of our website
• To comply with our legal and regulatory obligations
• To understand how visitors use our site (only with your consent)

We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling, and we do not sell your personal data to any third party.

5. Data Retention

• Contact form data: Retained for up to 24 months from the date of submission, or until you request deletion.
• Server log files: Retained for up to 90 days for security and operational purposes.
• Cookie consent records: Stored in your browser's localStorage until you clear your browser data or change your preferences.
• Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymised; retained according to the applicable analytics provider's policy.

6. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We may share data with trusted third-party service providers solely to operate our website, such as:

• Web hosting providers who host the website infrastructure
• Analytics providers (only if you have given consent for analytics cookies)

All third-party processors are required to handle your data in accordance with applicable data protection law and are bound by data processing agreements.

7. International Data Transfers

Our website is operated from the United States. If you are accessing this website from the European Economic Area (EEA), your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States. Such transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission where applicable.

8. Your Rights

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

• Right of access – You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to rectification – You may request correction of inaccurate data.
• Right to erasure – You may request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten").
• Right to restriction of processing – You may request that we limit how we use your data.
• Right to data portability – You may request your data in a portable, machine-readable format.
• Right to object – You may object to processing based on legitimate interests.
• Right to withdraw consent – Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting lawfulness of prior processing.
• CCPA rights – California residents have additional rights including the right to know, delete, opt-out of sale, and non-discrimination.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at welcome@charmingrydyn.world. We will respond within 30 days (or 45 days for CCPA requests).

If you are located in the EEA, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority. For EU residents, this may be your national Data Protection Authority (DPA).

9. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies on our website. Please see our Cookie Policy for full details on the types of cookies we use, their purposes, and how you can manage your preferences.

10. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission (TLS)
• Access controls limiting who can access personal data
• Regular review of our data handling practices
• Minimal data collection — we only collect what is necessary

No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

12. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

14. Contact Us

For any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

Charmingrydyn
600 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA
Email: welcome@charmingrydyn.world
Phone: +1 415-274-8000