Effective Date: 08/20/2024
Welcome to DCMarylandVirginia. This Privacy Policy outlines how we, DCMarylandVirginia, herein referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our,” collect, use, share, and protect your personal information as a user of our website and associated services.
1. Information We Collect
We directly collect the following categories of personal information:
- Names
- Addresses
- Phone numbers
- Emails
- IP addresses
Additionally, we employ cookies and other tracking technologies for marketing, security, advertising, and fundamental web functionality. These technologies facilitate an enriched user experience and the provision of pertinent content.
2. Use of Personal Information
We employ your personal information for the following purposes:
- Administrative functions
- Gathering user feedback
- Marketing and retargeting endeavors
- Advertising and collaboration with ad partner platforms (in compliance with Google AdSense policies)
- Affiliate marketing initiatives
- Facilitation of login processes
3. Sharing of Personal Information
We may share your personal information with various third parties for specific objectives, including:
- Security services
- Social media services
- Analytical services
- Advertising services (in compliance with Google AdSense policies)
- Marketing and communication services
- Newsletter services
- Affiliate marketing services
4. Consent Acquisition
Your consent for the collection and utilization of personal information is acquired through cookie consent popups and acceptance of our privacy policy.
5. Third-Party Links
Our website may incorporate links to third-party websites. These are provided for your convenience and reference. However, we disclaim responsibility for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these websites for insights into their practices concerning the collection, use, and sharing of personal information.
6. Data Protection Principles
We adhere to data protection principles, including data minimization, purpose limitation, and storage limitation. While striving to limit data collection to what is indispensable for the operation of our website, we collaborate with third parties such as Amazon, Google Adsense, Google Analytics, and Facebook Pixel. These entities also engage in data collection, governed by their respective privacy policies. We encourage you to review these policies for detailed information on data collection and usage.
7. Legal Basis for Processing
We collect and process personal data based on necessary business interests and with the consent of users. By utilizing our website, you provide consent for the collection and processing of your personal data. Consent is obtained through our privacy policy and cookie consent forms.
8. Data Subject Rights
In addition to the rights enumerated earlier, if you are situated within the European Union, you possess the subsequent rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Right to access
- Right to rectification
- Right to erasure
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object
- Right to withdraw consent
9. Compliance with Regional Privacy Laws
In addition to the rights provided under the GDPR, we comply with other regional privacy laws that may be applicable:
a. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
If you are a resident of California, you have specific rights regarding your personal information. These rights include:
- Right to Know: You have the right to request information about the categories and sources of personal information we collect, the purposes for which we use your personal information, and the third parties we share it with.
- Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information that we have collected and retained, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Opt-Out of Sales: If we sell your personal information, you have the right to opt-out of such sales.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.
For more information on your rights under the CCPA and how to exercise them, please refer to the California Attorney General’s CCPA Privacy Notice.
b. Colorado Privacy Act (CPA)
If you are a resident of Colorado, you have specific rights regarding your personal information. These rights include:
- Right to Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we have collected about you.
- Right to Correction: You have the right to request corrections to inaccuracies in your personal information.
- Right to Deletion: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
For more information on your rights under the CPA and how to exercise them, please refer to the Colorado Attorney General’s CPA Privacy Notice.
c. Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)
If you are a resident of Virginia, you have specific rights regarding your personal information. These rights include:
- Right to Access: You have the right to access and review the personal information we have collected about you.
- Right to Correction: You have the right to correct inaccuracies in your personal information.
- Right to Deletion: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Data Portability: You have the right to obtain a copy of your personal information in a portable and readily usable format.
For more information on your rights under the VCDPA and how to exercise them, please refer to the Virginia Attorney General’s VCDPA Privacy Notice.
10. Data Retention and Security
- Data Retention: Users’ data is retained as long as they have an account with us or a newsletter subscription. Once a user’s account is terminated or they are unsubscribed, their information will be deleted.
- Data Security: We adhere to modern security standards and keep users’ data encrypted. We also employ third-party services to protect user data.
11. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly target or collect personal information from users under the age of 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected personal information from an individual under the age of 13, please contact us to request the removal of that information.
12. Regular Review and Updates
We regularly review and update our Privacy Policy to ensure it accurately reflects our practices and complies with relevant privacy laws and regulations.
13. Modifications to the Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates or alterations become effective immediately upon the posting of the revised Privacy Policy on our website. The latest version of the Privacy Policy will consistently be available at DCMarylandVirginia Privacy Policy.
14. Language of the Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy is primarily available in American English. Translations to other languages may be accessible for your convenience. In the event of any disparities or inconsistencies between the translated versions and the American English version, the American English version shall take precedence.
15. Contact Information
For privacy inquiries and concerns, please communicate with us at:
- Email: privacy@DCMarylandVirginia