Data Rights & Compliance

Data Collection and Processing Practices

The Tricky Hunt is deeply committed to ensuring the privacy and security of its users' personal information, embracing the principles set forth by both federal and state data protection laws in the United States of America. As you interact with our website, various types of personal and non-personal data may be collected, including but not limited to your name, email address, browsing behavior, IP address, and any information provided through our contact forms or newsletter subscriptions. This data enables us to continually improve user experience, tailor content to better serve your needs, and provide accurate, up-to-date medical and pharmaceutical insights. We collect data solely for the purposes specified at the time of collection, ensuring transparency in all our processing activities. Any sensitive health information submitted via our platform receives heightened protection and is only processed with your explicit consent, and solely for the legitimate interest of providing expert guidance and support. Automated tools and cookies may collect device and usage information to diagnose technical issues, safeguard website security, and enhance site navigation. All data is processed in full compliance with applicable laws, and we routinely review our practices to address emerging risks.

Lawful Basis for Data Processing

The Tricky Hunt operates on a foundation of lawful processing, ensuring that all data handling aligns with relevant legal bases under U.S. law. Typically, we process your data to perform contractual obligations, such as managing account registrations or fulfilling service requests. Where necessary, we may also process personal information to comply with legal obligations, respond to accredited law enforcement inquiries, or protect and defend the rights or property of The Tricky Hunt and its users. In situations that involve the processing of special categories of data, such as health or medical information, we will seek your explicit consent before collecting or using such data. Additionally, we may rely on our legitimate interests to maintain service efficiency, improve informational resources, and prevent fraudulent activity, always ensuring that these interests do not override your fundamental rights and freedoms. Your participation in surveys or promotional activities will be entirely voluntary, and you will be clearly informed when consent is required. Our policies are regularly updated to reflect changes in legal requirements and business practices.

Individual Data Rights and Choices

As a valued user of The Tricky Hunt, you are entitled to exercise a range of data protection rights under prevailing United States privacy laws. These rights empower you to request access to any personal information we hold about you, seek rectification of inaccurate or outdated data, and request the erasure of data that is no longer necessary for our stated purposes. You may also object to or restrict certain types of data processing, especially those based on legitimate interests or direct marketing. We honor requests to port personal data to alternative service providers in a commonly used electronic format, where technologically feasible. Opt out mechanisms are clearly provided for newsletters and marketing communications to ensure complete control over how your data is used. Security procedures are in place to verify your identity before honoring such requests, safeguarding both your data and our compliance obligations. Please note that the exercise of some rights may be subject to legal or contractual exceptions.

Data Retention, Security, and Third-Party Disclosures

The Tricky Hunt adopts robust data retention and security measures to ensure the ongoing confidentiality and integrity of your personal information. We retain personal data only for as long as is necessary to achieve the purposes outlined herein, satisfy legal retention requirements, and resolve potential disputes. Our technical safeguards include encrypted data storage, secure transmission protocols, and strict internal access controls. Where third-party service providers are engaged—for functionalities such as website analytics, hosting, or payment processing—they are contractually obligated to uphold strict confidentiality and privacy standards in accordance with our data protection policies. Transfers of data outside the United States, should they occur, will adhere to recognized adequacy mechanisms and appropriate safeguards to protect your privacy rights. Aggregated or anonymized data, which cannot be linked back to any individual, may be used for research, statistical analysis, or to improve site content without further notice. We do not sell or rent your personal data to unrelated third parties. In the event of a data breach, affected users will be promptly notified in accordance with applicable U.S. laws and regulatory guidelines.

Contact Information and Exercising Your Rights

If you wish to exercise your statutory rights, submit a query regarding our data practices, or lodge a complaint, please direct your correspondence in writing to the designated Data Protection Officer: Leona Ashfield, 302 Umhlanga Ridge Blvd, Umhlanga, Durban, 4319, South Africa. For expedited assistance or to submit a data access request, you may email us directly at [email protected]. All queries will be thoroughly investigated and responded to within a reasonable timeframe, generally not exceeding 30 days. Should you feel that your privacy rights have been infringed, you have the right to escalate complaints to the relevant regulatory authority. The Tricky Hunt is dedicated to maintaining an open line of communication regarding your privacy and is proactive in engaging with all user concerns and regulatory requirements. To ensure continual compliance, we regularly update our data privacy policies and provide clear notices of significant changes that may impact your privacy rights.