Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://wheels-tires.vin-verifier.com! We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled with the utmost care and security. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information from users of our website, applications, services, and products. By using our platform, you agree to the terms described here, which align with various international privacy laws, including Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), Quebec Law 25, the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Brazil’s Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD), California’s Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), Colorado’s Privacy Act (CPA), Utah’s Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA), Connecticut’s Connectict Consumer Data Privacy Act (CTDPA), Virginia’s Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), and others.

Scope

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

  1. Our official website at https://wheels-tires.vin-verifier.com.
  2. Any mobile or desktop applications developed by us, labeled as “the Company” or “we.”
  3. Services and products offered through our platform.
  4. Interactions between users and our team through email, phone, text messages, or other communication channels.

Please note that this policy does not extend to third-party platforms, apps, or services accessed through links on our site. These entities have their own privacy policies governing user data collection and usage.

Processing Activities

This Privacy Policy governs your interactions with us when:

  1. You create an account and use our applications or services as a registered user.
  2. You visit our website(s) linked to this policy.
  3. You engage with our communication channels, including newsletters, emails, phone calls, or text messages.

Personal Data Collection

We collect various types of personal data, which can include:

  1. Account Information: Details required to set up and maintain your user account, such as usernames, passwords, email addresses, and profile pictures.
  2. Payment Information: Credit or debit card details, payment history, and billing addresses used for transactions on our platform.
  3. Financial Information: Bank account numbers, investment portfolios (if provided), and other financial records related to services we offer.
  4. Purchase Information: Items bought from us, purchase frequency, order history, and product preferences.
  5. Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers associated with your mobile device, such as IP addresses, advertising IDs, and device tokens.
  6. Location Data: GPS coordinates or other location-based services data provided by your device when using our location-enabled services.
  7. Feedback: Responses to surveys, feedback forms, product reviews, and any suggestions you provide to improve our services.
  8. Social Media Information: If you choose to log in through social media accounts, we may collect information from those platforms (with your consent) for personalized experiences.
  9. Product Information: Details about products you show interest in or purchase, including product specifications and user-generated content.

We gather this data through various means, including direct user input, form submissions, tracking technologies, analytics tools, and third-party service providers.

Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website and for analytical purposes. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that serve different functions:

  1. Strictly Necessary: These ensure basic functionalities of our website, such as enabling secure log-ins or maintaining user preferences.
  2. Preference: They remember your choices, like language settings or display preferences, to provide a more personalized experience.
  3. Analytics: Cookies from analytics tools help us understand how visitors interact with our site, allowing us to optimize its performance and content.

Users can manage non-essential cookies through our Cookie Manager, which provides control over cookie preferences. Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact your user experience on our platform.

Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data only for as long as it is necessary for the purposes specified in this policy or required by law. Once the purpose of data collection is fulfilled, we securely delete or anonymize the information to protect your privacy.

Security Measures

We take robust measures to safeguard your personal data:

  1. Employing industry-standard encryption protocols for secure data transmission and storage.
  2. Utilizing reputable third-party processing partners who adhere to strict security standards.
  3. Regularly reviewing and updating our security practices to adapt to evolving threats.
  4. Implementing access controls to ensure that only authorized personnel can access sensitive data.

Children’s Privacy

We do not intentionally collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 18 (or a higher age limit as required by local law). If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us, and we will take immediate steps to rectify the issue.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction and applicable laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:

  1. Access: The right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  2. Rectification: The right to request corrections or amendments if your data is inaccurate or incomplete.
  3. Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): The right to request the deletion of your personal data under specific circumstances, such as no longer needing services or withdrawing consent.
  4. Restriction: The right to limit the processing of your data for certain purposes.
  5. Portability: The right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format and to transfer it to another controller.
  6. Objection: The right to object to the processing of your data for specific or all purposes.
  7. Non-Discrimination: The right to be free from unfair treatment based on your exercise of rights related to your personal data.
  8. Appeals/Complaints: You can file appeals or complaints with us or relevant regulatory authorities if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.
  9. Withdrawal of Consent: You have the right to withdraw consent for specific purposes at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

To exercise these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer using the details provided below. We will respond to your requests in a timely manner and as required by applicable laws.

Changes to Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your personal data.

Contact Information

For any privacy-related inquiries, including unsubscribe requests, data access requests, or feedback, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]

Mailing Address: [Provide Company’s Mailing Address]

We are dedicated to addressing your concerns and ensuring a transparent and secure user experience on our platform.