Mills Cafe Data Deletion Policy
Effective Date: June 15, 2024
1. Introduction
Mills Cafe is committed to protecting the privacy of our customers. This Data Deletion Policy outlines how we handle the deletion of personal data collected through our services, in compliance with applicable data protection laws and the requirements of platforms such as Apple, Google, and Meta.
2. Scope
This policy applies to all personal data collected by Mills Cafe via our website (millscafe.bh), mobile applications, and other online services. It covers the processes and procedures we follow to ensure that user data is deleted securely and in a timely manner.
3. Data Deletion Requests
- User-Initiated Deletion: Users can request the deletion of their personal data by contacting us through our designated channels (email, support form, or in-app request). Upon receiving a valid request, we will verify the user’s identity and proceed with the deletion of their data.
- Automatic Deletion: Certain user data may be deleted automatically after a specific period of inactivity or when it is no longer necessary for the purpose it was collected for.
4. Procedure for Data Deletion
- Request Verification: Upon receiving a data deletion request, we will verify the identity of the user to ensure that the request is legitimate.
- Data Identification: We will identify all personal data associated with the user, including data stored on third-party platforms and services.
- Deletion Process: Once identified, all personal data will be deleted from our systems, including backups, within [insert time frame, e.g., 30 days]. This includes data stored on servers, databases, and third-party services used by Mills Cafe.
- Confirmation: After the deletion process is completed, we will provide confirmation to the user that their data has been deleted.
5. Data Retention and Backup
- Retention Period: Personal data will be retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. Once this period has expired, the data will be securely deleted.
- Backup Data: Data stored in backups will be securely deleted as part of our regular backup rotation and destruction procedures. Backup data may take longer to delete, but it will be deleted within [insert time frame, e.g., 90 days] of the original deletion request.
6. Compliance with Third-Party Platforms
- Apple: Our data deletion practices comply with Apple’s App Store Review Guidelines. We ensure that any data associated with our apps available on Apple platforms is deleted upon user request or when the data is no longer needed.
- Google: Mills Cafe adheres to Google’s Developer Policy, ensuring that user data is deleted from our apps and services available on Google platforms as requested or required.
- Meta: We comply with Meta’s Data Deletion Policy by providing users with clear instructions on how to request data deletion and ensuring that data associated with our services on Meta’s platforms is deleted promptly.
7. Data Protection and Security
Mills Cafe takes the security of personal data seriously. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect user data during the deletion process. This includes secure data erasure methods and ensuring that deleted data cannot be recovered.
8. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about our Data Deletion Policy, or if you would like to request the deletion of your personal data, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 17442042
