Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://select-automotive-apps.vin-verifier.com (hereinafter referred to as “Select Automotive Apps,” “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, handling, and protection of information in adherence to various international 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 data in the private sector
  • The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union (EU)
  • Brazil’s General Data Protection Law (LGPD)
  • California’s Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) and Colorado’s Consumer Privacy Act (CPA)
  • Utah’s Consumer Sales Privacy Act (UCPA), Connecticut’s ConnectiCut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA), Virginia’s Consumer Data Privacy 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:

Please note that this policy does not extend to third-party websites, applications, or services accessed through links on our platform. These entities have their own privacy policies, and you should review them before providing any personal information.

Processing Activities

This policy describes how we handle your personal data when:

  • You use our applications and services as an authorized user
  • You visit our website(s) linked to this Privacy Statement
  • You engage with us through communications like newsletters, emails, calls, or text messages (SMS)

Personal Data Collection

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

  • Account Information: Details related to your user account, such as username, email address, and password.
  • Payment Information: Credit card numbers, billing addresses, and transaction history required for processing payments.
  • Financial Information: Data related to your financial status or transactions, if provided.
  • Purchase Information: Items you buy from us, including quantities, dates, and product details.
  • Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers like IP addresses, device IDs, and mobile carrier information collected from your device.
  • Location Data: Geolocation data providing the location of your device when using our location-based services.
  • Feedback: Comments, reviews, or responses you share with us regarding our products or services.
  • Social Media Information: Data obtained from social media platforms when you interact with our content or engage with our social media accounts.
  • Product Information: Details about the products you browse, view, or purchase on our site.

We collect this information through direct user input (e.g., forms and surveys), automated technologies (like cookies and device identifiers), and third parties who provide data subject to their privacy policies.

Cookies

We utilize cookies to enhance your experience and gather analytics. Cookies are small text files stored on your browser that serve various purposes:

  • Strictly Necessary: These ensure the basic functions of our website, such as allowing you to navigate through pages.
  • Preference: Remembering user preferences and settings to provide a personalized experience.
  • Analytics: Tracking website usage statistics to understand how users interact with our site.

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

Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, plus an additional period to comply with legal obligations. Once the retention period expires or when we no longer need the data, we securely delete or anonymize it.

Security Measures

We implement robust organizational and technical safeguards to protect your personal data:

  • Employing encryption for secure communication
  • Engaging secure third-party processing partners who adhere to strict privacy standards
  • Regularly reviewing and updating our security protocols to adapt to emerging threats

Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from children under the age of 18. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

Your Rights (Depending on Your Location)

In accordance with applicable laws in your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: The right to request access to and receive copies of your personal data held by us.
  • Rectification: The right to request corrections if your data is inaccurate or incomplete.
  • Erasure/Right to be Forgotten: The right, in some cases, to request the deletion of your personal data.
  • Restriction: Limiting our use or disclosure of your personal data under certain circumstances.
  • Portability: Obtaining your data in a structured, commonly used format and transferring it to another controller.
  • Objection: Objecting to the processing of your data for specific or all purposes.
  • Non-Discrimination: The right to be free from discriminatory practices based on certain personal characteristics.

To exercise these rights or file appeals/complaints, please contact our dedicated privacy team at your earliest convenience.

Changes to Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for the latest information.

Contact Information

For any inquiries, unsubscribe requests, or data-related questions, please reach out to us through:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Postal Mail: Select Automotive Apps Privacy Team, [Address], [City, State, ZIP Code]