Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://steel-cladding-suppliers-near-me.thebestlocalpro.com (referred to as “Steel Cladding Suppliers Near Me,” “us,” or “we”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information about our users in compliance with various global 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) and California’s Business and Professions Code (CPA)
  • Colorado’s Consumer Protection Act (CPA)
  • Utah’s Consumer Sales Practices Act (UCPA)
  • Connecticut’s Consumer Data Protection Act (CTDPA)
  • Virginia’s Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)
  • South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)

Scope

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

  1. Our official website at https://steel-cladding-suppliers-near-me.thebestlocalpro.com
  2. Any applications or services offered through our platform
  3. Interactions on our social media channels and other third-party platforms that link to this Privacy Policy

However, please be aware that this policy does not extend to websites, apps, or services of third parties that we might link to but do not own or control. Each of these external entities has its own privacy practices, governed by their respective policies.

Processing Activities

This policy outlines our data processing activities and your rights in relation to them:

  1. Using Our Services: When you register an account, use our applications, or access our services, we process personal data necessary for providing these services and maintaining user accounts.
  2. Website Visits: We track visits to our website using analytics tools to understand user behavior and improve our services.
  3. Communication: If you choose to receive newsletters, emails, calls, or SMS messages from us, we may use your contact details for marketing and communication purposes.

Personal Data Collection

We collect various categories of personal data about users, including:

  1. Account Information: This includes usernames, passwords, email addresses, and other registration details required to create and manage user accounts.
  2. Payment Information: We process data needed for processing payments, such as cardholder names, card numbers, expiration dates, and security codes.
  3. Financial Information: This may include bank account details or transaction records for billing, invoicing, and financial record-keeping purposes.
  4. Purchase Information: Details about products or services bought from us, including quantities, prices, and delivery addresses.
  5. Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique device identifiers, IP addresses, and mobile network information to facilitate service delivery and analytics.
  6. Location Data: GPS coordinates or other location-based data when you use our location-enabled services or provide consent.
  7. Feedback: Comments, reviews, and responses provided by users regarding our products, services, or operations.
  8. Social Media Information: If you choose to connect our services with your social media accounts, we may collect data from these platforms, such as your public profile information.
  9. Product Information: Details about the products you browse, view, or purchase on our website.

We gather this data through various means, including direct user input, automated technologies (like cookies and device identifiers), and third-party service providers who assist us in delivering services or analyzing user interactions.

Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your online experience and for analytics purposes:

  1. Strictly Necessary Cookies: These ensure basic functionality, such as allowing you to navigate the website and access secure areas.
  2. Preference Cookies: They remember choices you make on our site to personalize your experience, like language settings or product recommendations.
  3. Analytics Cookies: Used by analytics tools (like Google Analytics) to collect anonymous data about visitor behavior, enabling us to improve our services.

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

Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary or permitted by law:

  1. Legal Requirements: We may need to keep certain data for compliance with legal obligations, such as tax and accounting records.
  2. Business Needs: Data is retained based on its relevance to our business operations, including improving services, resolving disputes, and enforcing our policies.
  3. User Consent: For data collected with your consent, we retain it until you withdraw that consent or request deletion.

Once the retention period expires or when data is no longer necessary, we securely delete or anonymize the information.

Security Measures

We implement robust security measures to protect personal data:

  1. Encryption: We use encryption protocols to secure data during transmission and storage.
  2. Secure Processing: Our third-party payment processors are required to maintain strict data protection standards.
  3. Access Controls: Access to your data is restricted to authorized personnel who require it to perform specific tasks on our behalf.

Children’s Privacy

We do not intentionally collect personal data from children under the age of 18. If you believe we have collected such information by mistake, please contact us, and we will take appropriate steps to delete or anonymize it.

Your Rights

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

  1. Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  2. Rectification: Ask for corrections if your data is inaccurate or incomplete.
  3. Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Demand the deletion of your data, except where we have compelling legitimate grounds to retain it.
  4. Restriction: Limit our processing of your data under certain circumstances.
  5. Portability: Receive a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format and transfer it to another controller.
  6. Objection: Object to the processing of your personal data for specific or all purposes.
  7. Non-Discrimination: Assert your right to be treated fairly and not discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.
  8. Filing Appeals/Complaints: File a complaint with a data protection authority if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.

To exercise any of these rights, please reach out to our privacy team at your earliest convenience.

Changes to Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Any revisions will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for the latest information.

Contact Information

For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy:

We value your trust in our commitment to protecting your privacy.