Privacy Policy

General Information This Privacy Policy applies to the website AreTheyTrans, operating at https://aretheytrans.com/. The service operator and data controller is Mark Miller, who can be reached via email at mark@aretheytrans.com.

  1. Collection and Use of Personal Data The website collects and uses personal data for the following purposes:
    • Managing the comment system.
    • Handling inquiries via the contact form.

The website collects information about users and their behavior in the following ways:

  • Through voluntarily entered data in forms, which are entered into the operator’s systems.
  • By saving cookie files (“cookies”) on end devices.
  1. Data Protection Methods The operator employs several methods to protect your data:
    • SSL encryption for login and data entry areas.
    • Encryption of personal data stored in the database.
    • Regularly changing administrative passwords.
    • Routine data backups.
    • Regular software updates for all systems involved in personal data processing.
  2. Your Rights and Additional Information on Data Usage You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
    • Access your personal data.
    • Correct your data.
    • Delete your data.
    • Restrict processing.
    • Data portability.

You also have the right to object to the processing of your data for reasons arising from your particular situation, including profiling, unless the operator demonstrates compelling legitimate grounds for processing that override your interests, rights, and freedoms or the processing is for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. In the United States, you can contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) or your state’s Attorney General.

Personal data is processed by the operator and may be shared with:

  • Hosting companies.
  • Comment system operators.
  • Authorized employees and collaborators.
  • Marketing service providers.

Personal data will not be retained longer than necessary, with marketing data processed for no more than 3 years. Personal data will not be transferred outside the United States without appropriate safeguards.

  1. Information in Forms The website collects information provided voluntarily by the user. Data provided in forms is processed for the purpose of the specific form, such as service requests or commercial contact.
  2. Administrator’s Logs User behavior on the website may be logged for administrative purposes.
  3. Important Marketing Techniques The operator uses:
    • Google Analytics for statistical analysis of website traffic (anonymized data).
    • Heatmaps and behavior recording tools (anonymized data).
    • Automated email solutions for users who have consented to receive commercial correspondence.
  4. Information on Cookies The website uses cookies for various purposes, including maintaining user sessions and achieving marketing goals. Cookies may be session-based or persistent. Users can manage cookie settings through their web browser and can choose to delete or block cookies. This may affect some website functionalities.

Managing Cookies – How to Express and Withdraw Consent in Practice To manage your cookie settings, follow the instructions for your web browser:

  • Edge
  • Internet Explorer
  • Chrome
  • Safari
  • Firefox
  • Opera

Mobile Devices:

  • Android
  • Safari (iOS)
  • Windows Phone

For further assistance with managing cookies, refer to your browser’s help section.

Contact Information For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact Mark Miller at mark@aretheytrans.com.

This Privacy Policy was last updated on July 7th, 2024.