Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://steel-shepparton.thebestlocalpro.com! We are dedicated to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled with utmost care. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information when you interact with our website, applications, services, or products.

Scope

This policy covers all aspects of our digital presence, including but not limited to:

1. Our official website at https://steel-shepparton.thebestlocalpro.com.
2. Any mobile or desktop applications developed by us.
3. All services and products offered through these platforms.
4. Interactions on our linked websites that refer to this Privacy Policy.

Please note that this policy does not extend to third-party platforms, applications, or services you access through links 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 outlines our practices when:

1. You sign up as an authorized user for our applications or services.
2. You visit our website and interact with its content and features.
3. We communicate with you via email, calls, text messages, or other channels to provide updates, newsletters, or promotional materials.

Personal Data Collection

We collect several types of personal information from users, including:

1. Account Information: Details required to create and manage your user account, such as usernames, passwords, and profile preferences.
2. Payment Information: Credit card details, billing addresses, and payment history for transactions made through our platform.
3. Financial Information: Bank account numbers, investment portfolios (if shared), and other financial records.
4. Purchase Information: Items bought on our site, purchase dates, quantities, and order totals.
5. Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique device identifiers, operating system data, and mobile network information.
6. Location Data: GPS coordinates and location services data when you use our location-based services.
7. Feedback: Comments, reviews, and responses provided by users to enhance our services.
8. Social Media Information: If you choose to connect your social media accounts, we may collect data from these platforms, such as your public profile information and post history (with your consent).
9. Product Information: Details about products you view, search for, or purchase on our site.

We obtain this data through various methods: user input forms, account settings, online transactions, device sensors, analytics tools, and third-party service providers.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your browser when you visit our website. We use cookies to enhance your experience and understand user behavior better. Our cookie policy categorizes them into:

1. Strictly Necessary: Essential for navigating our site and ensuring basic functionalities.
2. Preference: Remembering user preferences, language settings, and ad choices.
3. Analytics: Tracking website usage to improve performance and deliver personalized content.

Users can manage their cookie preferences through our Cookie Manager, allowing them to control which types of cookies are set on their device.

Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. Once the retention period ends, we securely delete or anonymize the data to prevent re-identification.

Security Measures

Implementing robust security measures is vital to protect your information. We employ:

1. Encryption protocols to secure data during transmission and storage.
2. Secure third-party processing partners who adhere to strict privacy standards.
3. Regular security audits and updates to safeguard against potential threats.

Children’s Privacy

We are committed to protecting the privacy of children under 18 years old. Our services do not knowingly collect personal information from minors, and we encourage parents or guardians to supervise their child’s online activities.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you have specific 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 in certain circumstances.
4. Restriction: Limit the use of your data for specific purposes.
5. Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.
6. Objection: Object to the processing of your data for marketing or profiling purposes.
7. Non-Discrimination: Be free from unfair treatment due to exercising your data protection rights.
8. Appeals and Complaints: File complaints with relevant supervisory authorities or contact our privacy team for resolutions.

Changes to Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any significant changes will be notified via our website, and we encourage users to review these updates regularly.

Contact Information

If you have questions about our data practices, or if you wish to exercise your rights or request deletions, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Mail: [Your Company’s Address]