Privacy Policy
What Type of Information Is Collected
When you use this website, I may collect and process certain categories of personal information that you voluntarily provide. This includes: - Name - Email address - Billing address - Account information (if you create a member profile) - Information submitted through contact forms - Information provided when purchasing products or services - Information provided when subscribing to newsletters or blog updates You are free to decide which information to provide. You may withdraw consent to receive marketing communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting me directly. I do not collect sensitive personal information such as passwords, government identification numbers, health data, or full credit/debit card numbers. Payment information is securely processed by authorized third-party payment gateways and is not stored on my servers. Your personal data may be used for: - Processing and delivering digital products - Providing customer support - Managing user accounts - Sending transactional communications - Sending marketing communications (only where consent has been provided) - Improving website functionality and user experience - Analyzing customer behavior for business optimization I do not sell personal information. This website is built and hosted on the Wix.com platform. Wix provides the infrastructure that allows me to operate the website and sell products and services. Your data may be stored through Wix’s data storage systems, databases, and applications. Wix stores data on secure servers protected by firewalls. All direct payment gateways offered by Wix comply with PCI-DSS standards (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard), as managed by the PCI Security Standards Council (including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover). I may also use analytics tools to collect non-identifying information, such as: - Website session activity - Purchase history - Page response times - Length of visits - Click behavior - General demographic data This information is used solely to improve services and user experience. If you create a member profile, you may optionally upload a profile picture. This is voluntary and intended only for personalization and community interaction. For residents of California (CCPA/CPRA): I do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising purposes. No sensitive personal information is collected or disclosed for commercial gain.
Why Personal Information Is Collected
I collect and process personal and non-personal information for the following purposes: - To provide, maintain, and operate the website, products, and services - To process transactions and deliver digital goods - To provide customer support and technical assistance - To communicate service-related information and updates - To send marketing communications where consent has been given - To analyze website usage and improve products and user experience - To prevent fraud, enhance security, and ensure platform integrity - To comply with applicable legal, accounting, and regulatory obligations Where required by applicable data protection laws (including GDPR), personal data is processed on one or more of the following legal bases: - Your consent - Performance of a contract - Compliance with legal obligations - Legitimate business interests, provided they do not override your rights and freedoms Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), personal information is collected solely for legitimate business purposes as described above and is not sold to third parties.
How Long Data Is Retained
Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including: - Compliance with legal obligations - Resolving disputes - Enforcing agreements - Accounting and tax requirements - Business analytics and recordkeeping Specifically: - Account information is retained for as long as your account remains active. - Purchase information may be retained for up to 10 years to comply with accounting and tax regulations. - Marketing data (email subscriptions) is retained until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent. - Contact form inquiries may be stored for administrative and support purposes for a reasonable period of time. If you request deletion of your personal data, it will be deleted unless retention is required by law or legitimate business interests.
Your Privacy Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
Under the GDPR (European Union residents): You have the right to: - Access your personal data - Request correction of inaccurate data - Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”) - Restrict or object to processing - Withdraw consent at any time - Request data portability - Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority Processing of personal data is based on at least one of the following legal grounds: - Consent - Performance of a contract - Legal obligation - Legitimate business interest Under the CCPA / CPRA (California residents): You have the right to: - Know what personal information is collected - Request deletion of your personal information - Request correction of inaccurate information - Know whether your personal information is sold or shared - Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (Note: I do not sell personal information) - Limit the use of sensitive personal information (Note: I do not collect sensitive personal information as defined by CPRA) - Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights To exercise any of these rights, you may contact me using the contact information provided on this website. Identity verification may be required before fulfilling certain requests.
Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how HydraTek (“I”, “me”, “my”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit this website. By continuing to use this website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy, unless you disable them via your browser settings or cookie management tool. What Are Cookies? Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and remember information about your visit. Cookies may be: - Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) - Persistent cookies (remain on your device for a defined period) - Cookies can be first-party (set by this website) or third-party (set by service providers). What Types of Cookies Are Used? This website may use the following categories of cookies: 1. Strictly Necessary Cookies These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as: - Secure login - Shopping cart functionality - Payment processing - Security and fraud prevention These cookies do not require your prior consent. 2. Functional Cookies These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as: - Language preferences - Account settings - Display preferences They enhance your user experience but are not strictly required. 3. Analytics and Performance Cookies These cookies collect information about how visitors use the website, including: - Number of visitors - Pages visited - Time spent on pages - Navigation patterns This data is aggregated and used to improve website functionality and content. Examples may include: - Wix Analytics - Google Analytics (if enabled) These cookies may require your consent depending on your jurisdiction. 4. Marketing and Email Tracking Cookies If you subscribe to marketing communications, cookies or tracking pixels may be used to measure: - Email open rates - Link clicks - Campaign performance These tools help improve communication relevance. Marketing cookies are only used where consent has been provided (if required by applicable law). Third-Party Services This website is hosted on Wix.com. Wix may use cookies necessary for hosting, security, and platform functionality. Payment providers used through Wix comply with PCI-DSS security standards. Payment processors may use their own cookies to securely process transactions. Third-party service providers may include: - Payment gateways - Email marketing tools - Analytics providers Each third party processes data according to its own privacy policy. How to Manage Cookies You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. Most browsers allow you to: - View stored cookies - Delete cookies - Block cookies - Disable third-party cookies Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website. Where legally required (e.g., under GDPR/ePrivacy), you may also manage cookie preferences via the website’s cookie banner. Do Not Track Signals (California Residents) Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) setting. At this time, this website does not respond differently to DNT signals, as there is no consistent industry standard governing compliance. Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), I do not sell personal information or share it for cross-context behavioral advertising. Updates to This Policy This Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or website operations. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised date. Contact If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy, you may contact me through the contact form available on this website.
How I Communicate With You
I may contact you via email for the following purposes: - To confirm and manage your purchases - To provide customer support or respond to inquiries - To resolve account-related issues - To notify you about service updates, changes, or technical matters - To conduct occasional surveys aimed at improving products and services - To send marketing communications and updates about new releases, content, or special offers (where you have provided consent) Transactional and service-related emails are necessary for the proper delivery of products and services and do not require separate marketing consent. Marketing communications are only sent if you have subscribed or opted in. You may withdraw your consent and unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting me directly. I do not engage in spam practices. Communication frequency is kept reasonable, and I aim to send no more than two newsletters per week.
How Can You Withdraw Your Consent or Exercise Your Rights
If you no longer wish for your personal data to be processed, or if you would like to access, correct, update, restrict, or delete any personal information I hold about you, you may submit a request by contacting: contact.hydrasound@gmail.com You may also withdraw your consent to receive marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in any email. In accordance with applicable data protection laws (including GDPR and CCPA/CPRA), you have the right to: - Request access to your personal data - Request correction of inaccurate information - Request deletion of your data - Restrict or object to certain processing activities - Request portability of your data (where applicable) To protect your privacy, identity verification may be required before processing certain requests. Requests will be handled within the timeframes required by applicable law.
Privacy Policy Updates
I reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in legal requirements, business practices, or website functionality. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Changes will take effect immediately upon publication, unless otherwise required by applicable law. If material or significant changes are made to the way personal information is collected, used, or processed, I will take reasonable steps to notify you, which may include email notification (where appropriate) or a prominent notice on the website. You are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically to remain informed about how your information is protected.