At Mike’s Trains and Hobbies, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website. We strive to ensure that your personal information is handled with care, in accordance with applicable laws such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Personal Data Collection

When you visit Mike’s Trains and Hobbies, we may collect certain personal information about you. This includes:

• Personal Identifiable Information (PII): Name, email address, and contact information when you sign up for newsletters, submit inquiries, or interact with us through forms.
• Non-Personal Information: Information such as browser type, IP address, and general browsing behavior, which is used for analytics and improving user experience.

We collect this data primarily to enhance your browsing experience, respond to inquiries, and provide tailored content or services.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve your experience, as detailed in our Cookie Policy. Cookies are small text files stored on your device, and they help us remember your preferences and recognize repeat visitors. We use cookies to:

• Enhance functionality
• Improve performance
• Tailor advertisements and content

For more information on how we use cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

Retention and Deletion

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal obligations. For example:

• Newsletter Sign-ups: Your email address will be retained until you choose to unsubscribe.
• Inquiries: Data collected through inquiries will be kept only until your query has been resolved.

You can request the deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us. Upon request, we will remove your personal information, provided it does not conflict with any legal obligations.

Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure sockets layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission.
• Regular system updates to protect against security threats.
• Limited access to personal data within our team, ensuring only authorized personnel can view sensitive information.

However, please note that no online platform is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee complete security.

Children’s Privacy

Mike’s Trains and Hobbies does not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal data, please contact us immediately, and we will take the necessary action to remove it.

Your Rights

As a user, you have the following rights concerning your personal data under GDPR:

• Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You can request that any inaccurate or incomplete data be corrected.
• Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal data.
• Right to Restriction of Processing: You can ask us to restrict processing of your data under certain circumstances.
• Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format and transfer it to another controller.
• Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data for marketing purposes.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Changes to Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the date of the latest revision will be noted at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any updates.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please don’t hesitate to contact us:

Email:
[email protected]

Mailing Address:
Mike’s Trains and Hobbies
123 Goldmine Avenue
Goldsville, CA 98765
USA

We will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible. Thank you for trusting us with your personal information!