Privacy Policy for Edward Tufte
Last Updated: 1/15/2025
This Privacy Policy applies to information collected by www.edwardtufte.com (the “Site”). It is designed to inform you about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws. By using this Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
Edward Tufte
P.O. Box 430
Cheshire, CT 06410
Email: tufte@graphicspress.com
Phone: 800-822-2454
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of personal data:
- Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and payment details.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device type, and information collected through cookies.
- Usage Data: Information on how you interact with our Site, such as pages visited, links clicked, etc.
3. How We Use Your Data
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
- To process orders and manage course registrations.
- To inform you about specials, new products, or services (with your consent).
- To improve our services and the user experience on the Site.
4. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data
Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: When you provide personal data to us, such as through registration forms or order forms, you consent to the processing of that data.
- Contractual Necessity: We process your data to fulfill our contractual obligations, such as completing orders and providing services.
- Legitimate Interests: We process data for our legitimate interests, such as improving our website and contacting you with marketing materials (you may opt-out at any time).
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. For example, we retain order data for the period required to complete transactions or for financial record-keeping purposes.
6. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your data with third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, shipping companies) only as necessary to fulfill your request (such as processing orders or shipping products).
We will not share your personal information with any other third party without your consent unless required by law.
7. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a data subject, you have the following rights under GDPR:
- Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You can correct any inaccuracies in your personal data.
- Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain conditions.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we restrict the processing of your data under certain circumstances.
- Right to Data Portability: You can request that we transfer your data to another service provider in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
- Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your data for marketing purposes or based on legitimate interests.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at tufte@graphicspress.com or 800-822-2454.
8. Security
We take appropriate measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. All sensitive information, such as credit card details, is encrypted using SSL (Secure Socket Layer) technology to ensure it is securely transmitted.
9. Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your user experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. If you choose not to accept cookies, some features of the Site may not function as intended.
For more details on our use of cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
11. Course Registration
When registering for a course, we collect personal data such as name and email address. This data is used to process your registration and communicate with you about the course.
12. Orders
When you make a purchase, we collect personal and financial data necessary to process the transaction. This information is used for billing purposes and to fulfill your order.
13. Your Access to and Control Over Information
You have the right to:
- Review the personal data we have collected about you.
- Request changes or corrections to your personal data.
- Request the deletion of your personal data.
- Opt-out of receiving marketing communications.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at tufte@graphicspress.com or 800-822-2454.
14. International Transfers
If we transfer your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with GDPR.
15. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for use by children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete that data.
16. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our Site and updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of the page.
17. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:Edward Tufte
P.O. Box 430
Cheshire, CT 06410
Email: tufte@graphicspress.com
Phone: 800-822-2454