Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for OddballViews.com
Last updated: July 5, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Oddball Views (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information when you visit or purchase from https://oddballviews.com/ (the “Site”). It also describes your rights and choices regarding your data. By using the Site, you agree to the terms below.

1. Definitions

• Personal Data: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.
  • Processing: Any operation performed on Personal Data (collection, storage, use, disclosure).
  • Data Controller: The entity that determines the purposes and means of Processing Personal Data.
  • Data Processor: A third party that Processes data on behalf of the Controller.
  • Sub-Processor: Any Data Processor engaged by us to assist in fulfilling our services.
  • Profiling: Automated Processing to evaluate certain personal aspects relating to an individual.

2. Who We Are & How to Contact Us

Oddball Views
Email: privacy@oddballviews.com
Address: Holtsville, NY, 11742, USA

We are the Data Controller for your Personal Data. For privacy inquiries, please contact the email above.

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Data You Provide

• Account & Order Data: Name, billing/shipping addresses, email, phone.
  • Payment Data: Handled securely by our gateway (we do not store full card details).
  • User-Generated Content: Comments, reviews, survey responses.
  • Optional Profile Data: Demographics (age range, gender), social-media handles.

3.2 Data from Your Interactions

• Comments & Spam Detection: We collect your IP address, browser agent, and a hashed email via Gravatar for avatars.
  • Uploaded Media: Do not upload images containing embedded location (EXIF) data.

3.3 Automated & Tracking Data

• Device & Usage: IP address, device type, browser, pages visited, time stamps, referrers.
  • Cookies & Similar Tech: See Section 5.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

When handling EU residents’ Personal Data, we rely on:
• Performance of Contract: Processing necessary to fulfill your orders.
• Legitimate Interests: Site security, fraud prevention, and improving user experience.
• Consent: Where you opt in to marketing emails or non-essential cookies.
• Legal Obligation: Compliance with tax and accounting laws.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use the Complianz – GDPR/CCPA Cookie Consent plugin to manage banners and user preferences.
• Essential Cookies: Enable core features (shopping cart, login).
• Session Cookies: Temporary, discarded on browser close.
• Preference Cookies: Remember login state, display settings (1 day to 1 year).
• Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics for performance metrics.
• Advertising Cookies: Facebook Pixel, Google Ads for relevant ads.

On your first visit, a banner appears allowing you to accept or manage optional cookies. You may revisit preferences via the “Cookie Settings” link in our footer.

6. How We Use Your Information

• Order Fulfillment: Process purchases, manage returns, communicate order status.
  • Customer Service: Respond to inquiries and provide support.
  • Marketing & Personalization (with consent): Send newsletters, promotions, tailored recommendations.
  • Site Improvement: Analyze usage, conduct surveys, refine our offerings.
  • Security & Compliance: Prevent fraud, enforce our Terms, meet legal obligations.

7. Sub-Processors & International Transfers

We share data with these service providers, who act as Sub-Processors under contract:
• Hosting: Hostinger (USA & EU data centers)
• Payments: Stripe, PayPal (global)
• Email Marketing: Mailchimp (USA)
• Analytics: Google Analytics (global)
• Shipping: USPS, UPS, DHL (USA & international)

Your data may be transferred outside your country. We use Standard Contractual Clauses and appropriate safeguards to protect it.

8. How Long We Retain Your Data

• Comments & Metadata: Retained indefinitely to recognize and approve follow-ups.
  • Order Records: Kept a minimum of 4 years for tax and legal compliance.
  • Marketing Data: Newsletter subscribers and analytics logs retained for 3 years, then anonymized.
  • Inactive Accounts: If no activity (logins or purchases) for over 3 years, we may delete or anonymize Personal Data.

9. Automated Decision-Making & Profiling

We do not use fully automated decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects. We may employ basic profiling (e.g., purchase history to recommend products), but you have the right to object. Contact us to review or opt out.

10. Your Privacy Rights

Subject to local law, you may:
• Access the data we hold on you.
• Correct or update inaccuracies.
• Erase your Personal Data (subject to legal retention requirements).
• Object to marketing processing or profiling.
• Port your data to another service.
• Opt-out of the sale of Personal Data (for California residents).

To exercise your rights, email privacy@oddballviews.com. We respond within 30 days.

11. California Privacy Addendum (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you also have:
• Right to Know: Categories of Personal Data collected and disclosed.
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your Personal Data.
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale: We do not sell Personal Data, but you may still submit a request to ensure no sharing.
• Non-Discrimination: We will not penalize you for exercising these rights.

To make a request, email privacy@oddballviews.com or call (insert phone number).

12. Dispute Resolution & Governing Law

This policy is governed by the laws of New York State, USA. Any disputes arising hereunder shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Suffolk County, NY.

13. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect or retain data from minors. If you suspect we have inadvertently collected a child’s data, please contact us for removal.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. The “Last updated” date will reflect changes. For material revisions, we will post a notice on our homepage and, where appropriate, notify you by email.

Disclaimer: This policy is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a qualified attorney to ensure full compliance with all applicable privacy laws.