Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 29, 2025

Who We Are

Target USA, Inc. (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website https://target-usa.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

Contact Information:

• Address: USECS
  163 Whitehead Ave
  Sayreville NJ 08872
  USA
• Email: info@target-usa.com
• Phone: +1 732 925 8815
• EU Data Protection Officer: info@target-usa.com

Data We Collect and How We Use It

We collect and process personal data for specific purposes, as outlined below. The legal bases for processing under GDPR include consent, legitimate interests, or contractual necessity, as specified.

1. Comments
   
   • Data Collected: When you leave a comment, we collect the data entered in the comment form (e.g., name, email address), your IP address, and browser user agent string to detect spam.
   • Purpose and Legal Basis: To facilitate comments and prevent spam (legitimate interest). If you use Gravatar, an anonymized email hash is shared with Automattic, Inc., to display your profile picture (based on your consent). See Automattic’s privacy policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
   • Retention: Comments and metadata are retained indefinitely to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically, unless you request deletion.
   • Sharing: Comments may be checked by an automated spam detection service (e.g., Akismet).
2. Media
   
   • Data Collected: If you upload images, they may contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS).
   • Purpose and Legal Basis: To allow user uploads (contractual necessity). We do not process EXIF data, but visitors may download and extract it from publicly available images.
   • Recommendation: Avoid uploading images with location data to protect your privacy.
3. Cookies
   
   • Data Collected:
     
     • Comment Cookies: If you leave a comment and opt in, we store your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience (one-year duration).
     • Login Cookies: A temporary cookie checks if your browser accepts cookies (no personal data, discarded on browser close). Login cookies (two days, or two weeks with “Remember Me”) and screen option cookies (one year) save login and display preferences.
     • Article Editing Cookies: If you edit or publish an article, a cookie stores the post ID (no personal data, expires in one day).
   • Purpose and Legal Basis: To enhance user experience (consent for non-essential cookies, legitimate interest for essential cookies).
   • Consent: We use a cookie banner to obtain your consent for non-essential cookies, as required by the EU ePrivacy Directive. You can manage preferences via the banner.
   • CCPA Note: If cookies are used for tracking, you may opt out of data sales (see “Your Rights” below).
4. Embedded Content from Other Websites
   
   • Data Collected: Articles may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, social media posts). These third-party sites may collect data, use cookies, or track interactions, as if you visited their site.
   • Purpose and Legal Basis: To provide enhanced content (consent via interaction with embedded content).
   • Providers: Examples include YouTube (Google), Twitter, and other social media platforms. Check their privacy policies for details.
5. Other Data Collection
   
   • Password Resets: If you request a password reset, your IP address is included in the reset email (legitimate interest for security).
   • Registered Users: If you register, we store the personal information you provide in your user profile (contractual necessity).

Who We Share Your Data With

We share data only as necessary with:

• Service Providers: Hosting providers, spam detection services (e.g., Akismet), and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Third Parties: Gravatar (Automattic, Inc.) for comment profile pictures.
• CCPA Note: We do not sell personal data, as defined by the CCPA. If this changes, we will provide an opt-out mechanism.

International Data Transfers (GDPR)

If you are in the EU, your data may be transferred to the U.S. or other countries. We ensure compliance with GDPR through:

• EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework: For U.S.-based providers.
• Standard Contractual Clauses: For other international transfers.

How Long We Retain Your Data

• Comments: Retained indefinitely for moderation, unless you request deletion.
• User Profiles: Stored until you delete your account or request erasure.
• Cookies: See durations in the “Cookies” section.
• Other Data: Retained only as long as necessary for the purposes described (e.g., analytics data for one year) or as required by law.

Your Rights Over Your Data

• GDPR Rights (EU Residents):
  
  • Access, rectify, or erase your personal data.
  • Restrict or object to processing.
  • Data portability (receive your data in a structured format).
  • Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable).
• CCPA Rights (California Residents):
  
  • Access your personal data (up to twice per year).
  • Request deletion of your data.
  • Opt out of data sales (not applicable, as we do not sell data).
  • Non-discrimination for exercising rights.
• How to Exercise Rights:
  
  • • Email: info@target-usa.com
    • Phone: +1 732 925 8815
  
  
  • We will respond within 30 days (GDPR) or 45 days (CCPA), unless extensions apply.
• Exceptions: We may retain data for administrative, legal, or security purposes, as permitted by law.

Where Your Data Is Sent

• Comments are checked by an automated spam detection service (e.g., Akismet, operated by Automattic, Inc.).
• Other data may be sent to U.S.-based service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics) under GDPR-compliant safeguards.

Children’s Data

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 (U.S., COPPA) or 16 (EU, GDPR). If you believe we have such data, contact us at info@target-usa.com to request deletion.

Security Measures

We use industry-standard measures (e.g., encryption, access controls) to protect your data. However, no method is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect legal or operational changes. We will notify you via email or a website notice at least 30 days before significant changes take effect.