CCPA
CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS DISCLOSURE
Date of Effect: March 2022
This disclosure is intended for residents of California and serves as an addendum to the Privacy Policy of GOAT PDF (“we,” “our,” “us”). The purpose of this document is to outline the rights and choices available to you under the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (“CCPA”) regarding your personal data. It also details how GOAT PDF collects, uses, and shares information in compliance with CCPA regulations.
Overview of Personal Information Collected
In the past year, GOAT PDF has gathered various types of personal information from California residents. The information collected is categorized as follows:
Personal Identifiers: This includes your name, mailing address, email address, IP address, and other unique identifiers.
Commercial Data: Information relating to your purchasing history, products or services you have shown interest in, and other transactional information.
Online Activity: This encompasses details of your interactions with our digital properties, such as browsing history, search queries, and responses to our advertisements.
Geolocation Data: Information that provides insight into your physical whereabouts.
Employment Information: This may include job titles, employment history, and related professional information.
Purpose and Use of Collected Data
GOAT PDF utilizes the information collected from consumers for various operational purposes, including but not limited to:
Providing Services: We use your data to deliver and enhance our services, process transactions, and customize your user experience with GOAT PDF.
Communication: Information collected is used to interact with you directly, such as providing customer support, responding to inquiries, and sending you updates.
Security Measures: We employ your data to identify, prevent, and address potential security threats, fraud, or other harmful activities.
Compliance and Legal Obligations: We process your data to comply with applicable legal requirements and to respond to legal requests, such as subpoenas.
Internal Audits and Analytics: Your information is used for internal analysis to improve our service offerings, conduct audits, and perform research.
Disclosure and Sharing of Personal Information
In certain circumstances, GOAT PDF may share your personal data with third parties. These instances include:
Service Providers: We engage third-party companies to assist us in delivering services such as data hosting, payment processing, customer service, and analytics. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
Corporate Events: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information when required to do so by law, including compliance with subpoenas, court orders, or regulatory inquiries.
Your Rights Under CCPA
As a California resident, the CCPA grants you specific rights related to your personal data, which include:
Access to Information: You are entitled to request details about the personal information we have collected about you over the past 12 months.
Deletion Requests: You have the right to ask us to delete any personal information we have collected, subject to certain exceptions defined by law.
Opt-Out Rights: While GOAT PDF does not sell personal information, you have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal data should such practices ever change.
Non-Discrimination: You will not be subject to discriminatory treatment for exercising your rights under the CCPA.
How to Exercise Your CCPA Rights
To submit requests under the CCPA, you may contact us using the following methods:
Email Contact: [email protected]
To ensure the security of your data, we may require verification of your identity before processing your request. Only you or an authorized representative may submit a verifiable request regarding your personal information.
Response Protocol
Upon receiving your request, we will acknowledge receipt within 10 days. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive response within 45 days. If additional time is necessary, we will inform you of the delay and the reasons behind it.
Amendments to This Disclosure
GOAT PDF reserves the right to modify this CCPA Disclosure at any time. The date at the top of this document reflects the most recent revision. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting.
If you wish to exercise any of your rights, please complete our form and email it to our privacy team at [email protected].
We may request verification of your identity before providing requested information or actions.
To learn more about California privacy rights, you can visit https://thecpra.org
Contact Information for Further Assistance
If you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this CCPA Disclosure, please reach out to us at:
Email: [email protected]