Last update: 09.09.2024
INTRODUCTION
This document details the privacy policies of the website operated by slimroutes.com (hereinafter known as "Website" or "Websites") concerning the collection and use of personal information you supply while using the THANE LIMITED Website to access THANE LIMITED Service. It further outlines your options concerning our handling of your personal data and how you can control and manage this information. Visiting the Website does not necessitate revealing personal information, but should you decide to use THANE LIMITED Service via our Website, it may be necessary to gather and process personal data. In such instances, we typically seek the user's consent as the data subject. According to GDPR regulation Article 37/1, THANE LIMITED is not required to designate a Data Protection Officer (DPO). Nonetheless, THANE LIMITED has designated a person responsible for overseeing GDPR compliance, who will handle any queries, requests, or concerns regarding data protection. This individual is reachable for contact through [email protected] email. THANE LIMITED is committed to adhering to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and any applicable data protection laws in various countries when handling personal information such as names, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, or billing details of any individual ("data subject"). This Privacy Policy is designed to transparently convey the types, extent, and purpose of the personal data that we collect, use, and process. Furthermore, it aims to educate data subjects (users) about their rights regarding their personal information. Being the data controller, THANE LIMITED has adopted comprehensive technical and organizational safeguards to ensure the highest level of protection for the personal data managed on this Website. Within the scope of this Privacy Policy, "we", "us", "our", and "THANE LIMITED" all denote THANE LIMITED. It's also significant to note that our services are not targeted towards minors, and our Website is not intended for users under the age of 18.
INFORMATION COLLECTION
At THANE LIMITED, we prioritize the privacy and control of our users over their personal data. Consent from individuals - known as data subjects or users - forms the foundation of our data processing activities. Here's an overview emphasizing the key aspects of consent and data processing in our operations:
- Consent: A voluntary, specific, informed, and unequivocal indication by the data subject, given through a clear affirmative action, allowing the processing of their personal data.
- Data subject/user: Any natural person who is identifiable or identified, whose personal data is processed by THANE LIMITED. This encompasses the collection, storage, structuring, modification, retrieval, consultation, use, distribution, merging, deletion of data. These processes can be carried out with or without automated means.
- Personal Data: Any information related to a data subject/user that can identify them either directly or indirectly. This may include, but is not limited to: name, identification number, location data, online identifiers, physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural, or social identity factors.
Our commitment to responsible data processing reflects our dedication to protecting the privacy and rights of our users. By ensuring that data subjects are fully informed and willingly consent to data processing activities, THANE LIMITED remains compliant with GDPR and other data protection laws, ensuring the highest standards of privacy and data security.
The process of obtaining consent is carefully designed to be as clear and straightforward as possible. Before any information is captured, data subjects are provided with a concise summary of what data will be collected, how it will be used, and whom it might be shared with, ensuring transparency at every step. We offer a range of options whereby users can indicate their preferences, including online forms, email confirmations, or tick boxes on our website, which are designed to document consent in a way that is easily accessible and verifiable.
To reinforce our commitment to user privacy, THANE LIMITED has implemented stringent security measures aimed at guarding against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of personal data. Our security protocols include, but are not limited to, encryption, firewalls, and access controls which are continually reviewed and updated to address new and emerging threats.
Furthermore, THANE LIMITED understands the dynamic nature of personal preferences and the right of individuals to change their minds about the consent given. Therefore, we ensure that withdrawing consent is as straightforward as providing it. Data subjects can retract their consent at any time using simple procedures, such as clicking an "unsubscribe" link in emails, adjusting their user account settings, or directly contacting our designated privacy officer through [email protected] email.
If you wish to cease receiving future emails from us, you have the option to unsubscribe by navigating to the "Unsubscribe Page" or by following the contact instructions provided at the conclusion of this Privacy Policy. It may take us up to 10 (ten) business days to fully process your opt-out request. For adjustments or updates to your personal information that we have on file, kindly reach out to us utilizing the contact details outlined at the close of this Privacy Policy.
Retention Period for Personal Data
The length of time we hold personal data is governed by the applicable legal retention period. Once this period concludes and the data is no longer required for its intended purpose, we systematically and securely eliminate or dispose of the data, provided it's no longer essential for achieving the objective for which it was collected.
Data Control
The controller is obligated to handle and keep the personal data of the data subject only for the timeframe required to fulfill the objectives of providing the Service or to the extent permitted by laws or regulations established by European or other legislative bodies to which the controller adheres.
Data Retention and Deletion
In adherence to the principles of data retention and deletion, our commitment extends to safeguarding the privacy and protection of personal information. This commitment is not passive; it involves active measures to ensure that data is not held beyond its utility or the lawful retention period. Our policies are designed to comply strictly with legislations concerning data privacy, such as the GDPR for entities within the European Union, emphasizing the importance of data minimization and the restriction of data storage to the necessary duration for processing purposes. Upon the expiration of this lawful period or when the data ceases to serve its original purpose, we engage in a systematic process of data deletion or de-identification. The deletion process is handled with the same level of security and confidentiality as data retention, ensuring that personal information is irretrievably erased from our records. Meanwhile, in certain cases where complete deletion is not immediately possible or where archival purposes serve a legitimate interest (always within the legal frameworks), data may be de-identified to remove any personal identifiers, thereby mitigating risks associated with data breaches or unauthorized access.
USE OF INFORMATION
Service Provision and Maintenance
The primary purpose of collecting personal data is to offer and improve our services. This includes personalizing user experiences, ensuring the seamless operation and maintenance of the service, and enhancing overall user satisfaction. By understanding user preferences and interactions with our service, we are able to introduce necessary modifications, provide tailored content, and support that meet individual requirements. Furthermore, data enables us to effectively communicate updates, security alerts, and support messages, ensuring our users stay informed and secure. Privacy-preserving measures are always in place to ensure that the use of information aligns with our commitment to user privacy and data protection regulations.
Customer Support
Providing efficient and responsive customer support is a key part of our commitment to service excellence. By utilizing personal data, we are able to quickly identify and resolve any issues that users may encounter. This ensures a more personalized support experience, where solutions are tailored to the specific needs and circumstances of each user. The information gathered also helps us to understand common challenges faced by users, enabling us to proactively improve our services and support resources. Our goal is always to minimize any inconvenience to our users, ensuring they can make the most of our services without disruption.
Data Analysis and Research
Our commitment to enhancing and personalizing user experiences extends to how we use data for analysis and research purposes. By examining patterns, trends, and user behaviors, we can make informed decisions on future features, services, and policies. This strategic use of data ensures our services remain relevant and beneficial to our user base. It also helps in identifying areas for innovation and improvement, keeping us at the forefront of user satisfaction and technological advancement.
Communication
In the realm of communication, utilizing data precisely enables us to tailor our interactions to meet the unique preferences and needs of our users. From personalized emails that bring relevant updates directly to our users' inboxes, to targeted notifications that keep them abreast of the latest developments, each touchpoint is designed to enhance the user experience. Additionally, feedback gathered through various channels is invaluable. It not only fuels our continuous improvement but also fosters a stronger sense of community by ensuring users' voices are heard and acted upon. This strategic approach to communication underscores our dedication to building lasting relationships with our users.
MEMBERS' AND SUBSCRIBERS' RIGHTS
Rights to Privacy for Holders of Personal Data
Our commitment to the rights of individuals, as it pertains to the privacy and handling of their personal data, is unwavering and encompasses a broad range of entitlements provided under European legislation and beyond. Understanding and exercising these rights is paramount for both the protection of individuals and the integrity of our operations.
Right to Rectification
Every individual, whose data we handle, has the right to demand the correction of inaccurate personal data concerning them without undue delay. In line with the goals of data processing, individuals can also request the completion of incomplete personal data, including through supplementary statements.
Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten")
Individuals have the right to have their personal data erased under certain conditions, particularly when the data is no longer necessary for the purposes it was collected or processed for. This includes situations where consent is withdrawn, there's no other legal ground for processing, or the individual objects to processing under specific GDPR articles.
Right to Restrict Processing
Under certain conditions, individuals have the right to impose restrictions on the processing of their personal data. These conditions include cases where the accuracy of the data is contested, processing is unlawful, or the data is no longer needed for processing but is required for legal claims.
Right to Data Portability
Individuals are empowered to transfer their personal data from one controller to another seamlessly. This right applies when processing is based on consent or a contract and is carried out by automated means, ensuring individuals can reuse their data across different services without hindrance.
Right of Access
Every data subject has the right to access their personal data and obtain comprehensive details about its processing. This includes the processing purposes, categories of data processed, and recipients of the data, ensuring transparency and empowering individuals to manage their personal data effectively.
Automated Decision-Making and International Data Transfers
Individuals have the right to obtain information on automated decision-making processes, including profiling, and the logic behind these processes. They are also entitled to be informed of the safeguards in place for data transfers to third countries, ensuring their data is protected globally.
Right to Object
Data subjects have the right to object to the processing of their personal data based on particular grounds related to their situation. This includes objecting to processing for direct marketing purposes and profiling related to such direct marketing.
Right to Confirmation
Individuals possess the right to obtain confirmation regarding whether or not their personal data is being processed. This includes detailed information about data processing activities, the rationale behind them, and any other relevant information to guarantee transparency.
Our dedication to upholding these rights guarantees that data subjects are informed, respected, and protected in accordance with the highest standards of privacy and data protection legislation. We encourage individuals to exercise these rights and reach out to us via the designated channels provided at the end of this policy for any inquiries or requests regarding their personal data.
DATA SECURITY
At THANE LIMITED, we prioritize the confidentiality of your service usage. However, under certain circumstances, it becomes necessary for us to reveal the personal information held within your account or residing on THANE LIMITED's servers and databases. These instances include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Adhering to legal obligations or responding to valid legal inquiries and processes directed towards us;
- Addressing and scrutinizing potential violations of this Privacy Policy or instances where the Service might be used as a tool for unlawful activities;
- Investigating activities suspected of being fraudulent;
- Safeguarding the rights, property, or well-being of THANE LIMITED, our employees, our clientele, or the general public.
THANE LIMITED maintains a staunch commitment to protecting your privacy, yet these measures are pivotal for compliance and ensuring the overall safety and integrity of our services and stakeholders.
Should THANE LIMITED undergo a change in control through mechanisms like mergers, sales, assignments, or business liquidations, or if there is a direct or indirect sale of our publishing assets or Website(s), the personal data of users pertinent to the affected Website(s) will be passed on to the succeeding ownership. You will receive notification regarding any such transitions, affording you the opportunity to assert your rights as delineated under GDPR. You retain the right to modify or erase your personal information or withdraw consent at any moment by contacting us through the provided measures, or you can opt to follow any new procedures if the acquiring entity introduces an updated Privacy Policy.
In alignment with ensuring the safeguarding and lawful processing of personal data as per GDPR, we may disclose Information Gathering to third-party entities, including strategic allies for marketing activities, contingent upon the establishment of finalized data processing agreements. For payment transactions, the controller might transfer the personal data of data subjects to various processors, such as payment gateways compliant with DPA, a necessary step attributed to the controller for enabling transactions that allow users access to and use of THANE LIMITED Service.
Given our reliance on external technology providers to deliver our Services, there's a potential for your data to be moved across borders. These tech service providers are allowed to handle the personal data we supply only as sub-processors and strictly adhering to the DPA, in line with GDPR requirements.
However, it's crucial to underline that encryption efforts are rendered null if a data subject fails to securely manage and store their access credentials, including passwords. In scenarios where credentials are compromised due to the data subject’s negligence, the controller bears no liability for the resultant data breaches. Should a breach of personal data occur, the controller is mandated to promptly report this incident to the appropriate supervisory body, ideally within a 72-hour window from the moment the breach is identified, barring impractical circumstances. Furthermore, should this breach carry a potential risk for unauthorized access to personal data, the controller is obligated to alert the impacted data subject at the earliest opportunity. Nonetheless, the obligation for the controller to notify the data subject can be circumvented if robust security measures were previously instituted, including encryption techniques, which were active on the data compromised during the breach.
Legal Disclosures
This Privacy Policy adheres to and is interpreted according to relevant laws, including the Data Protection Directive (95/46/EC) and Regulation 2016/679, aimed at protecting individuals' rights in the processing of Personal Data and facilitating the free flow of such data, thereby repealing Directive 95/46/EC ("GDPR"), effective from May 25, 2018. Those accessing the website from outside the European Union are responsible for complying with any applicable local laws, to the extent they apply. Under GDPR, two principal roles are recognized in the management of personal data: data controllers, who determine the purposes and means of processing personal data, and data processors. In this context, all THANE LIMITED clients, including both organizations and individuals, act as data controllers. Consequently, THANE LIMITED assumes the role of a data processor, being responsible for compliance with GDPR standards and ensuring that any engaged data processors also meet GDPR requirements.
COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
Types of Data Collected and Their Uses
The types of information we collect primarily focus on marketing-related data essential for sending updates or promotional materials, along with basic personal details such as your name, address, telephone number, and email address. This information is utilized in a way that keeps your identity secure, treating it as anonymous statistical data. We assure our users that this information is not shared with any external entities, maintaining a strict privacy policy.
Cookies Usage Control
We understand concerns about privacy and offer our users the capability to control their cookies experience. Modern web browsers provide functionalities to block cookies that don't align with one's privacy settings. Users can configure their browser settings to refuse new cookies, receive alerts about new cookies, and disable current cookies. However, it's important to note that disabling cookies entirely may impact your ability to enjoy all the services our website offers fully, as certain sections rely on cookies for functionality. Users have the flexibility to delete or decline cookies by adjusting their web browser settings at their discretion. For more information on managing cookies, websites like www.allaboutcookies.org and www.youronlinechoices.com offer extensive guides.
Cookie and Pixel Tag Policy
For users preferring to avoid cookies, browsers typically offer the option to disable them. THANE LIMITED uses pixel tags — also known as transparent GIFs, clear GIFs, or web beacons — in conjunction with cookies to identify users visiting the website or opening our HTML-formatted emails. Users maintain the freedom to disable cookies on our website via their browser settings, effectively blocking them. Additionally, it's possible to remove cookies that have already been saved using browser or other software solutions at any time. Our website uses cookies to gather statistical reports crucial for customizing online experiences and enabling online behavioral advertising. We collect statistical information on visited pages, downloaded file types, the ISP's domain and country, as well as visited webpages immediately before and after our website. By leveraging Google Analytics, we assess the effectiveness of our advertising efforts and our website's usability and efficiency.
Modification to Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time, and such changes will be posted on our website. We encourage our users to review our Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about how their personal information is being protected. Changes to this policy will not affect personal data collected from you before these changes were made. If you have any concerns or disagree with the updated policy, we invite you to contact us as detailed below.
POLICY CHANGES NOTIFICATION
We reserve the right to update or modify this privacy policy at any time and for any reason. Such changes will be effective immediately upon posting of the revised policy on our website. We encourage our users to regularly review our privacy policy to stay informed about how we are protecting the personal information we collect. The date of the last revision will be clearly displayed at the top of the policy, making it easy for users to determine when the policy has last been updated. Significant changes to our privacy practices will be communicated to our users through our website or, where appropriate, through direct notification. However, we recommend that all users periodically review this policy to ensure they are informed of any changes and how their information may be used. Your continued use of our services following the posting of changes to this privacy policy will mean you accept those changes.
We understand the importance of privacy and are committed to being transparent about our practices, including how we treat your personal information. Protecting your privacy is a responsibility we take seriously. Any modifications made to the policy are aimed at enhancing our data protection practices, ensuring greater security for your personal information. This ongoing commitment to privacy and security is integral to our values, and we strive to maintain the trust our users place in us.
If you have any questions about our privacy policy or our data protection practices, please feel free to contact us at our support channel. Your feedback is invaluable to us as it helps to improve our policies and better serve our community.
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to update your personal information, or want to remove yourself from our database, please email us at [email protected] with the subject line "Re: Privacy Policy". In accordance with Articles 6-III and 19 of the Law No. 2004-575 of June 21, 2004, known as LCEN, aimed at fostering confidence in the digital economy, we offer the following information to users and visitors of the slimroutes.com site:
OWNER STATUS: Company
PREFIX: LTD
COMPANY NAME: THANE LIMITED
ADDRESS: INIOCHOUN PLATEIA, 6, 6056, LARNACA, CYPRUS
COMPANY NUMBER: HE 467663
COMPANY DIRECTOR: ANITA BURGHLIA
VAT: default
EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]
SITE BUILDER: THANE LIMITED
PUBLISHING MANAGER: THANE LIMITED
RESPONSIBLE PERSON FOR THE PUBLICATION: [email protected]
RESPONSIBLE PERSON FOR THE PUBLICATION AS A LEGAL PERSON:
WEBMASTER: THANE LIMITED
CONTACT THE WEBMASTER: [email protected]