Privacy Policy
Introduction
Welcome to https://professionalservice-schema.154news.com (hereafter referred to as “ProfessionalService schema,” “we,” or “our”). 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, use, disclosure, and management of personal information in accordance 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 (EU)
- Brazil’s Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD)
- California’s Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), California, USA
- Colorado’s Privacy Act (CPA), Colorado, USA
- Utah’s Privacy Act (UCPA), Utah, USA
- Connecticut’s Consumer Data Protection Act (CTDPA), Connecticut, USA
- Virginia’s Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), Virginia, USA
- 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:
- Our official website at https://professionalservice-schema.154news.com
- All applications and services offered through our platform
- Interactive features and tools accessible via our websites
- Communications initiated by us, such as newsletters, emails, phone calls, or text messages (SMS)
Please note that this policy does not extend to third-party platforms, applications, products, or services accessed through links on our site. These external entities have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them before providing any personal data.
Processing Activities
This Privacy Policy guides our practices when:
- You use our applications and services as an authorized user, granting us access to specific data to provide the requested services.
- You visit our websites linked to this policy, which may involve tracking your online behavior for analytics and personalization purposes.
- We communicate with you via emails, calls, or texts (SMS) for marketing, transactional, or other purposes.
Personal Data Collection
We collect various types of personal information, including:
- Account Information: Details associated with your registration, such as name, username, email address, and password.
- Payment Information: Credit/debit card details, billing addresses, and payment transaction records.
- Financial Information: Banking information for direct deposits or payments.
- Purchase Information: Product/service purchases, order history, and associated details.
- Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique device IDs, mobile network information, and browser types for analytics and service optimization.
- Location Data: GPS coordinates and location services data to provide location-based services (if enabled by you).
- Feedback: User-generated content, reviews, ratings, and comments.
- Social Media Information: Details from your social media profiles when you connect or log in through these platforms.
- Product Information: Data about products you view, search for, or purchase on our platform.
We gather this data through various means: user input forms, account settings, browsing activities, interactive features, and automated technologies like cookies and tracking pixels. Additionally, third-party service providers may share personal data with us, but they are bound by their respective privacy agreements.
Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our platform and for analytics purposes:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These ensure the basic functionality of our website, such as enabling secure log-in sessions.
- Preference Cookies: Tailored settings and preferences are stored to remember your choices.
- Analytics Cookies: We use these to gather insights into how visitors interact with our site, helping us improve performance and user experience.
Users can exercise control over non-essential cookies through our built-in Cookie Manager, allowing you to manage or block specific types of cookies.
Retention and Deletion
We retain personal data for the duration required by law or for legitimate business purposes. Once the retention period expires or when the purpose for data collection is fulfilled, we ensure that the data is securely deleted or anonymized. This process helps protect your privacy and complies with data protection regulations.
Security Measures
We have implemented robust security measures to safeguard your personal information:
- Encryption: We employ encryption protocols for data at rest and in transit to prevent unauthorized access.
- Secure Third-Party Processing: We engage trusted third-party service providers who adhere to strict privacy and security standards.
- Access Controls: Our systems have role-based access controls, ensuring that only authorized personnel can access sensitive data.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect or store personal information from minors without parental consent. If you believe we have collected such data in error, please contact us immediately to enable us to take the necessary actions.
Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have various rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you and its accuracy.
- Rectification: The right to correct or update inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
- Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Under certain circumstances, you can ask for the deletion of your data from our systems.
- Restriction: Limiting the use or processing of your personal data under specific conditions.
- Portability: Receiving your personal data in a structured, commonly used format and transferring it to another controller.
- Objection: Opposing the processing of your data for specific or all purposes.
- Non-Discrimination: You have the right to take legal action if we make discriminatory decisions based on your personal data.
To exercise these rights or submit related queries, please contact our Data Protection Officer using the details provided below. We aim to respond promptly and provide assistance in accordance with applicable laws.
Changes to Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be reflected on this page, and we encourage you to review it periodically for the latest information.
Contact Information
For any questions regarding privacy, data protection, or this policy, please reach out to us via:
- Email: [email protected]
- Postal Mail: Privacy Policy Inquiries, ProfessionalService schema, [Our Address]
