Privacy Policy
PathBattle (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to safeguarding the privacy, integrity, and security of all personal data processed through the website located at pathbattle.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, retain, and safeguard personal data and affirms our commitment to upholding the rights of individuals under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable privacy laws.
1. Commitment to Privacy and Data Protection
We respect the fundamental right to privacy and are fully dedicated to protecting the personal information of our users, customers, and partners. All data processing activities conducted by PathBattle adhere to strict data protection frameworks to ensure lawful, fair, and transparent use of personal information.
2. Scope of Policy and Data Controller Role
This Privacy Policy applies to all users of pathbattle.com and all data collected from or about them via our services. For purposes of the GDPR, PathBattle is the Data Controller of your personal data. We determine the purposes and means of processing and assume responsibility for its handling as described herein.
3. Categories of Data We Process
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data when you interact with our Site, register, or use our services:
a) Usage Data
Includes data on how users interact with the Site, such as IP address, browser type, language settings, referring URLs, access times, pages viewed, and session activity.
b) Account Data
Includes your name, email address, account username, phone number, billing and shipping addresses, and other personal identifiers provided at registration or account creation.
c) Profile Data
Includes information regarding your preferences, interests, behavior while using our services, prior purchases, survey responses or other profiling data voluntarily provided.
d) Communication Data
Includes correspondence through support inquiries, help desk messages, chat logs, customer service history, and other direct communications with us.
e) Technical Data
Includes your device type, hardware model, operating system, platform identifiers, system configuration, and connectivity data.
f) Transaction Data
Includes details regarding orders, payments, product or service purchases, delivery addresses, and transaction confirmations.
g) Preference Data
Includes your opt-in preferences for marketing emails, promotional content, newsletters, and expressed interests in specific products or topics.
4. Legal Bases for Processing Personal Data
We process personal data only when there is a valid legal basis to do so. These include:
– Consent: Where you voluntarily provide information or explicitly agree to a specified processing activity.
– Contractual Necessity: To perform our contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract.
– Legal Obligation: Where we are required to comply with applicable legal or regulatory obligations.
– Legitimate Interests: For purposes required to operate, provide, and improve our services when your privacy rights do not override our interests.
5. Your Rights
In accordance with privacy laws applicable to your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:
– Right of Access: You may request copies of the personal data we hold about you.
– Right to Rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
– Right to Restriction: You may request limitation on processing of your data.
– Right to Data Portability: You may request your data in a machine-readable format.
– Right to Object: You may object to the processing of your data where we rely on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected].
6. Security Measures
We implement industry-standard security protocols to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Measures include but are not limited to:
– End-to-end data encryption (SSL/TLS)
– Role-based access controls and authentication systems
– Data backup and recovery protocols
– Staff privacy awareness and security training
– Continuous monitoring for potential vulnerabilities
7. International Data Transfers
Where personal data is transferred outside of the European Economic Area (EEA) or other regions with privacy laws, we ensure adequate protections through the use of EU Standard Contractual Clauses, Privacy Shield (where valid), or other approved mechanisms to maintain data integrity and legal compliance across borders.
8. Data Retention
We keep personal data for the duration necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:
– Account and Profile Data: Retained for the life of the user account and up to 5 years thereafter for legal compliance and dispute resolution.
– Transaction Data: Retained for at least 7 years to comply with tax and financial reporting requirements.
– Communication Data: Retained for up to 3 years for internal training, support improvement, and recordkeeping.
– Usage and Technical Data: Aggregated or anonymized as soon as operationally feasible; individual data retained for up to 1 year for analytics and security purposes.
– Preference Data: Retained until you withdraw your consent.
9. Our Cookie Policy
pathbattle.com uses cookies to improve user experience and deliver personalized content. We categorize cookies as follows:
– Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function (e.g., authentication, security).
– Functional Cookies: Support additional features (e.g., remembering preferences).
– Analytics Cookies: Help us understand user behavior through tools like Google Analytics.
– Performance Cookies: Monitor and enhance site speed, responsiveness, and overall performance.
10. Cookie Management and Legal Compliance
Before placing any non-essential cookies, we seek your explicit consent, in compliance with GDPR. You may manage your cookie preferences through our consent management platform displayed upon first visit. CCPA users may opt out of sale or sharing of personal data via designated site links or by contacting us.
You can also control cookies at the browser level. Please refer to your browser settings to block or delete cookies.
11. Protection of Children’s Data
Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect or process personal data about children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at [email protected], and we will promptly delete such data.
12. Policy Updates and Notification
We may revise this Privacy Policy to reflect legal, regulatory, or operational changes. Updated versions will be posted on pathbattle.com, and we will notify users of material changes where legally required. Your continued use of the site constitutes acknowledgment of any updates to this Policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us via email at:
We are fully committed to compliance with applicable data protection laws and standards. If you have concerns regarding your data privacy or our practices, we encourage you to reach out so we can address them promptly and appropriately.