Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to http://auto-body-shop-near-me.autobodyshop-talk.com (henceforth referred to as “the Company,” “we,” or “our”). We are dedicated to maintaining a transparent and secure online environment for our users, ensuring their privacy and data protection. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, handling, and disclosure of personal information in compliance with various international privacy laws, including but not limited to:

  • Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
  • Quebec Law 25 on the protection of personal information in the private sector
  • The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union
  • Brazil’s General Data Protection Law (LGPD)
  • California’s Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), California, USA
  • Colorado’s Consumer Protection Act (CPA)
  • Utah’s Consumer Sales and Service Act (UCPA)
  • Connecticut’s Connecticut Transparency and Accountablity Law (CTDPA)
  • Virginia’s Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)
  • South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)

Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to all aspects of our online presence, including but not limited to:

Please note that this policy does not extend to third-party websites, applications, or services accessible via links or integrations on our site. These entities have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them before providing any personal information.

Processing Activities

This Policy governs your interactions with us when:

  1. You sign up and use our applications and services as an authorized user.
  2. You visit our website or any linked pages referred to in this Privacy Statement.
  3. You receive communications from us, including newsletters, promotional emails, phone calls, or text messages (SMS).

Personal Data Collection

We collect various categories of personal information, which can include:

  1. Account Information: Details related to your user account, such as username, email address, and password hash.
  2. Payment Information: Credit card numbers, billing addresses, and payment history for processing transactions.
  3. Financial Information: Bank account details (if provided) for direct deposits or payments.
  4. Purchase Information: Items bought from our online store, including quantities, prices, and delivery addresses.
  5. Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers assigned to your mobile device, such as IP address, device ID, and advertising IDs.
  6. Location Data: Geolocation data collected when you use our services, which helps us provide location-based services.
  7. Feedback: Comments, reviews, or responses provided by users regarding our products or services.
  8. Social Media Information: If you interact with us through social media platforms, we may collect information from those accounts (with your consent).
  9. Product Information: Details about the products you view, search for, or purchase on our site.

We obtain this data through direct user input, interactions with our systems, and automated technologies like cookies and similar tracking tools. Additionally, third-party service providers may share personal information with us, but they are bound by their respective privacy agreements.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We utilize cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather analytics on how users interact with our website. Cookies can be categorized as:

  1. Strictly Necessary: Essential for the basic functionality of our site, such as maintaining user sessions.
  2. Preference: Remembering user preferences and settings to provide a personalized experience.
  3. Analytics: Collecting aggregated data about visits and interactions on our site for performance measurement and improvement.

Users can exercise control over non-essential cookies through our Cookie Manager, allowing them to customize their cookie preferences.

Data Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, plus an additional period to comply with legal obligations. Once the retention period expires or when the purpose is accomplished, we securely delete or anonymize the data.

Security Measures

The Company has implemented robust security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These include:

  • Encryption of sensitive data during transmission and at rest.
  • Engaging secure third-party processing partners who adhere to strict privacy standards.
  • Regularly reviewing and updating our security practices to adapt to evolving threats.

Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18. If we learn that a child has provided us with such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:

  • Access to and rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure (or ‘right to be forgotten’) under certain circumstances.
  • Restriction on processing your data in specific cases.
  • Right to data portability, allowing you to move your data from one service to another.
  • Objection to the processing of your personal data for specific purposes.
  • Right not to be subject to automated decision-making (including profiling) that significantly affects you.

To exercise these rights or if you have any data-related queries, please contact our privacy team using the details provided below.

Changes to Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any modifications will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage users to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect their personal information.

Contact Information

For any questions, concerns, or requests related to privacy or data protection, please contact us: