Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://acacia.154news.com (referred to as “Acacia,” “we,” or “us”). We are dedicated to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, handling, storage, and disclosure of personal information in compliance with various international privacy laws and regulations, including:

  • Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
  • Quebec Law 25
  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union
  • Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD) of Brazil
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
  • Colorado Privacy Act (CPA)
  • Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA)
  • Connecticut Comprehensive Data Privacy Act (CTDPA)
  • Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)
  • South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)

Scope

This policy applies to all aspects of our online presence, including but not limited to:

Please note that this privacy policy does not cover third-party platforms or services accessed through links on our site. These entities have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them before using such services.

Processing Activities

This policy describes how your personal data is processed in various scenarios:

  1. As an authorized user: When you use our applications or services, we collect and process data necessary for providing and improving these services.
  2. Visiting our websites: We track visits to our sites using analytics tools to enhance user experience and understand website performance.
  3. Communication with us: If you contact us via email, phone, or text messages, we will use the information provided to respond to your inquiries.

Personal Data Collection

We collect several types of personal data, including:

  • Account Information: User names, passwords, and account settings.
  • Payment Details: Credit card numbers, billing addresses, and payment history (encrypted and stored securely).
  • Financial Data: Bank account information for direct deposits or payments (only when provided).
  • Purchase History: Records of your orders and purchases on our platform.
  • Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique device identifiers and mobile app usage data.
  • Location Information: IP addresses, GPS coordinates, and location services data (with user consent).
  • Feedback and Reviews: Submitted comments, ratings, and suggestions.
  • Social Media Details: If you connect our services to your social media accounts, we may collect data from those platforms.
  • Product Preferences: Information about the products you view, search for, or purchase.

We obtain this data through various methods: direct input by users, tracking technologies, third-party providers, and automated systems.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your browser that serve multiple purposes:

  • Strictly Necessary: These cookies enable core features of our website, such as login sessions and language preferences.
  • Preference Cookies: Remembering user preferences for a personalized experience.
  • Analytics Cookies: Tracking website usage to improve our services and understand user behavior (see our Cookie Policy for more details).

Users have control over non-essential cookies through our built-in Cookie Manager, allowing them to customize their cookie settings.

Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data only for as long as it is necessary for the purposes described in this policy or required by law. Once the retention period expires or when data is no longer needed, we delete or anonymize the information securely.

Security Measures

Acacia has implemented robust security measures to protect your personal data:

  • Encryption: We use encryption protocols to secure data during transmission and storage.
  • Secure Third-Party Processing: We engage trusted third parties to process data on our behalf, ensuring they adhere to strict privacy standards.
  • Access Controls: Only authorized personnel have access to sensitive data, and their actions are monitored.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have specific rights regarding your personal data, including:

  • Access to your information
  • Correction or rectification of inaccurate data
  • Erasure (right to be forgotten)
  • Restriction on processing
  • Data portability
  • Right to object to the use of your data
  • Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

To exercise these rights or have any data-related queries, please contact our Privacy Team at your earliest convenience.

Changes to Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.

Contact Information

For privacy-related inquiries, unsubscribe requests, or feedback, please reach out to us:

We appreciate your trust in Acacia, and we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of data protection.