Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01-Oct-2023

Introduction

Thank you for choosing PastaPays. This Privacy Policy outlines how PastaPays (referred to as “the Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, stores, protects, and uses user data in compliance with international data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). This policy also states the users’ rights regarding their data, including access, correction, deletion, and objection to the processing, as well as information about data security measures and third-party data sharing practices.

By using PastaPays and agreeing to this Privacy Policy, you consent to the Company’s collection, processing, storage, and use of your personal data as described herein. If you do not agree to the terms outlined in this policy, please do not access or use PastaPays.

Information We Collect

We collect and process certain personal data when you visit and interact with PastaPays. The types of information we may collect include:

1. Traffic Data: When you visit PastaPays, we automatically collect certain information about your interaction with our website using Google Analytics. This includes your IP address, browser type and version, device information, operating system, referral source, the duration of your visit, and the pages you access on our website. This traffic data helps us analyze and improve our website performance.

2. Cookies: PastaPays uses cookies to enhance your user experience. These small text files are stored on your device and help us recognize your preferences for future visits. You have the option to disable cookie collection through your browser settings, although this may result in limited functionality on our website.

3. User-provided information: You may voluntarily provide us with personal data when using certain services on PastaPays, such as signing up for our newsletter, filling out a form, or making a purchase. This may include your name, email address, telephone number, billing information, or any other information you choose to provide. We will only use this information for the purpose for which it was collected and in accordance with applicable laws.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

1. To provide and improve our services to you;
2. To personalize your experience on PastaPays;
3. To communicate with you regarding your account, updates, or offers;
4. To process transactions and provide customer support;
5. To analyze and monitor the usage of our website, including tracking and measuring advertising campaigns;
6. To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights, as outlined in our Terms of Service.

Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

We process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

1. Performance of a contract: We may process your data to fulfill our contractual obligations to you, such as providing requested services, processing payments, and delivering product purchases.

2. Legitimate interests: We may process your data based on our legitimate interests, provided these interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms. This includes activities such as improving our services, conducting research and analysis, and marketing purposes.

3. Legal compliance: We may process your data as required to comply with relevant laws, regulations, or legal proceedings.

International Data Transfers

As a global company, we may transfer your personal data to countries outside of your jurisdiction for processing and storage purposes. We will ensure that any such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that appropriate safeguards, such as data transfer agreements or standard contractual clauses, are in place.

Data Retention and Deletion

We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. If you wish to exercise your right to be forgotten, please Contact Us using the contact information provided below, and we will securely delete your data, subject to any legal or legitimate reasons that would require us to retain such information.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

1. Access: You have the right to request information about the personal data we hold about you and obtain a copy of your personal data.

2. Correction: You have the right to update or correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold about you.

3. Deletion: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data. We will delete your data unless we have a legal obligation or legitimate grounds to retain it.

4. Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data when it is based on our legitimate interests. We will cease processing unless we have compelling legitimate reasons or if the processing is necessary for establishing, exercising, or defending legal claims.

Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include data encryption, access controls, secure storage, and regularly updating our security procedures.

Third-Party Data Sharing

PastaPays does not sell or rent your personal data to third parties for their marketing purposes. However, we may engage trusted third parties to assist us with services such as data analytics, data hosting, payment processing, and marketing. These third parties will have access to your personal data only to the extent necessary to perform their functions and are obligated to meet confidentiality and security requirements.

Additionally, we may disclose your personal data if we believe it is necessary to comply with applicable laws or protect our or others’ rights, safety, or property.

Updates to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our information practices. When we post such updates, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy regularly for any changes. Continued use of PastaPays after any modifications implies your consent to the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal data, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Address: Privacy Policy

Attn: Privacy Officer

Conclusion

By using PastaPays, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy, including the rights you have regarding your personal data and our practices in relation to data collection and processing. It is important that you review this policy regularly and ensure you agree with any updates.