Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to http://oem-paint-standards.collision-talk.com! We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This comprehensive Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, handling, storage, and disclosure of personal information in alignment with various international privacy laws and regulations, including but not limited to:

  • Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
  • Quebec Law 25
  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union (EU)
  • Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD) in Brazil
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) in the United States
  • Colorado Privacy Act (CPA)
  • Utah Consumer Sales Practice Act (UCPA)
  • Connecticut Law on Consumer Data Protection (CTDPA)
  • Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)
  • South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)

Scope

This privacy policy is applicable to all aspects of our online presence, including but not limited to:

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

Processing Activities

This policy outlines the actions we take when:

  • You register an account and use our applications and services.
  • You visit our websites linked to this Privacy Policy.
  • We communicate with you via email, phone calls, or text messages (SMS).

Personal Data Collection

We collect a range of personal data, including:

  • Account Information: Details related to your user account creation and management.
  • Payment Information: Credit card details, billing addresses, and transaction records for processing payments securely.
  • Financial Information: Bank account numbers, investment portfolios (if relevant), and financial transaction history.
  • Purchase Information: Products or services you have purchased, order details, and purchase frequency.
  • Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique device identifiers, operating system data, and mobile network information for the purpose of enhancing user experience.
  • Location Data: Geolocation data to provide location-based services (with user consent).
  • Feedback: Comments, reviews, and responses you share with us to improve our products and services.
  • Social Media Information: Publicly available details from your social media profiles when you interact with our content or share it.
  • Product Information: Data about the products you view, search for, or purchase on our sites.

We gather this data through various means: user input forms, online interactions, automated tracking technologies (like cookies and similar technologies), and third-party service providers who assist us in data collection.

Cookies

We employ cookies to enhance your experience on our website and for analytical purposes:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: These ensure basic functions like login, session management, and navigation on our site.
  • Preference Cookies: Used to remember user preferences, such as language selection or theme settings.
  • Analytics Cookies: Track visitor interactions to improve our website’s performance and user experience.

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

Retention and Deletion

The duration for which we retain personal data varies depending on the type of data and legal requirements:

  • We keep account information, payment details, and purchase records as long as your account is active or required for legal reasons.
  • Financial and tax-related data may be retained for extended periods due to regulatory obligations.
  • Once the purpose for which we collected personal data is fulfilled, we securely delete or anonymize that data, ensuring it is no longer linked to your identity.

Security Measures

We take robust security measures to protect your personal data:

  • Employing industry-standard encryption protocols for secure data transmission.
  • Utilizing secure third-party processing partners who adhere to strict privacy and security standards.
  • Regularly reviewing and updating our security practices to adapt to emerging threats.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 18 years old. We do not knowingly collect or store personal data from minors, and we encourage parents and legal guardians to supervise their children’s online activities.

Your Rights

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

  • Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: Ask for corrections if your data is inaccurate or incomplete.
  • Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Demand the deletion of your data where there are no valid reasons for retaining it.
  • Restriction: Limit our processing of your data under certain circumstances.
  • Data Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format and transfer it to another controller.
  • Object: Object to or raise concerns about specific uses of your data.
  • Non-Discrimination: Be free from biased treatment due to exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise these rights or for data-related inquiries, please contact our dedicated privacy team via email at [email protected] or by post to the address provided on our website.

Changes to Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy as needed to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any modifications will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review it periodically for any updates.

Contact Information

For privacy-related matters, please reach out to us via:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Postal Mail: OEM Paint Standards Privacy Team, [Address], [City, State, ZIP Code]