🛡️ GDPR Compliance Policy

Divine Web Development
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Contact: rich@divineweb.dev

Address: 2025 Sylvester Rd, Lakeland, Florida 33803, USA

1. Introduction

At Divine Web Development, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled responsibly, transparently, and in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU Regulation 2016/679).

This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, how it is processed, and the rights of individuals under GDPR.

2. Scope of This Policy

This GDPR Policy applies to all website visitors, users, customers, and partners located in the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA) who interact with Divine Web Development websites, applications, or services.

3. Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
Identity Data: Name, company name, job title.
Contact Data: Email address, phone number, and mailing address.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, cookies, and site usage information.
Transactional Data: Payments, invoices, or order details for our services.
Marketing Preferences: Your choices about receiving marketing communications.

4. How We Use Your Data

We process your personal data only when necessary and for legitimate business purposes, including:
To provide and maintain our web development and digital services.
To communicate with you about projects, support, or inquiries.
To send newsletters or marketing materials (only with consent).
To improve website performance and user experience.
To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
We do not sell or rent your data to third parties.

5. Legal Basis for Processing Data

Under GDPR, Divine Web Development relies on the following lawful bases for processing your data:
Consent: You have given clear permission for us to process your personal data for a specific purpose.
Contractual Necessity: Processing is necessary to fulfill a contract with you or take steps before entering one.
Legal Obligation: Processing is required to comply with applicable laws or regulations.

Legitimate Interest: Processing is necessary for our legitimate business operations (e.g., analytics, service improvement).

6. How We Protect Your Data

We use modern security technologies and organizational safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Measures include:
Secure servers and encrypted databases.
SSL/TLS encryption for data transfer.
Limited access to authorized personnel only.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.
When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

8. Your GDPR Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:
Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data.
Right to Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure (“Right to Be Forgotten”): Request that your data be deleted.
Right to Restrict Processing: Request limited use of your data.
Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format.
Right to Object: Object to data processing for direct marketing or legitimate interests.
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time when processing is based on consent.

To exercise your rights, contact us at rich@divineweb.dev
. We will respond within 30 days of receiving your request.

9. International Data Transfers

If personal data is transferred outside the EU/EEA, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place — such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or equivalent protection mechanisms — to ensure your data remains secure.

10. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies to analyze traffic, enhance functionality, and personalize experiences.
For detailed information, please review our Cookie Policy
page.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this GDPR Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or business changes.
All updates will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”

12. Contact Information

For any GDPR-related questions or to exercise your rights, please contact us:

📧 Email: rich@divineweb.dev
📍 Mail: Divine Web Development, 2025 Sylvester Rd, Lakeland, Florida 33803, USA