At Velocity Ascent, we deeply value the trust you place in us by sharing your personal data. Your privacy is of utmost importance to us, and we are committed to protecting and respecting your information. We believe that your personal data is your own, and you should have full control over how it is used.
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you visit www.velocityascent.com. Our goal is to be transparent about our data practices and to provide you with confidence in our handling of your information. We are dedicated to ensuring that your personal data is processed in accordance with the highest standards of privacy and security, and we strive to maintain your trust by adhering to the principles of data protection.
Your privacy is not just a regulatory requirement for us; it’s a core value that drives our commitment to protect your information. We encourage you to read this policy carefully to understand how we manage your data and to feel confident about your interactions with us.
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 14, 2024 12:00 pm
1. Introduction
Welcome to Velocity Ascent (“we”, “our”, “us”). We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.velocityascent.com (the “Site”). Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data.
2. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
- Company Name: Velocity Ascent
- Headquarters: 144 N 7th St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
- Phone: (646) 543-7545
- Email: hello@velocityascent.com
3. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, and information about your visit to our Site (e.g., pages viewed, time spent on pages).
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our Site and services.
- Marketing and Communications Data: Preferences in receiving marketing from us and your communication preferences.
4. How We Use Your Personal Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To Provide and Maintain Our Services: To deliver the products and services you request, process transactions, and provide customer support.
- To Improve Our Website: To analyze and improve the functionality and performance of our Site.
- To Communicate with You: To send you updates, newsletters, marketing materials, and other information that may be of interest to you, if you have opted-in to receive such communications.
- To Comply with Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.
5. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: Where you have given us your explicit consent to process your personal data for specific purposes.
- Contract: To fulfill our contractual obligations with you.
- Legitimate Interests: To pursue our legitimate interests, provided these do not override your rights and freedoms.
- Legal Obligation: To comply with legal or regulatory requirements.
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your personal data with third parties in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share your data with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, and email communication. These providers are bound by contractual obligations to keep your data confidential and secure.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., to meet national security or law enforcement requirements).
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or other business reorganization, your data may be transferred as part of the transaction.
7. International Data Transfers
Your personal data may be transferred to, and processed in, countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure that adequate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with GDPR requirements, such as using Standard Contractual Clauses or other approved mechanisms.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.
9. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, to comply with legal obligations, or to resolve disputes. When personal data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
10. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: To request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: To request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure: To request the deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
- Right to Restrict Processing: To request the restriction of processing your data under certain conditions.
- Right to Data Portability: To request the transfer of your data to another organization or directly to you in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
- Right to Object: To object to the processing of your data based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: To withdraw your consent at any time where we rely on consent as the legal basis for processing your data.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact details provided below.
11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any updates.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
- Email: hello@velocityascent.com
- Phone: (646) 543-7545
- Address: 144 N 7th St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
14. Complaints
If you believe that we have not complied with GDPR or your data protection rights, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority.
Ensure you regularly review this privacy policy for any changes in practices or legal requirements.