Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://smart-car-tech.vin-verifier.com (hereinafter referred to as “Smart Car Tech,” “we,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This comprehensive Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, handling, and disclosure of personal 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
  • Brazil’s General Data Protection Law (LGPD)
  • California’s Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), as well as its equivalent laws in Colorado (CPA), Utah (UCPA), Connecticut (CTDPA), Virginia (VCDPA), and South Africa (POPIA).

Scope

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

Please note that this Privacy Policy does not extend to third-party platforms, applications, or services linked from our site, each of which has its own privacy policies governing user data.

Processing Activities

This policy outlines the ways in which your personal data is processed when:

  • You use any of our applications and services as an authorized user.
  • You visit our website(s) that fall under this Privacy Statement.
  • You communicate with us via email, phone calls, or text messages (SMS).

Personal Data Collection

We collect various types of personal information to enhance your experience and provide better service. These include:

  • Account Information: Details required to create and manage your user account.
  • Payment Information: Data needed for processing transactions, such as credit/debit card details (encrypted to ensure security).
  • Financial Information: Financial records related to your purchases or payments made through our services.
  • Purchase Information: Details of products or services bought from us, including quantities and order dates.
  • Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers from your mobile device for the purpose of providing personalized services.
  • Location Data: Geographic location information when you use our apps or visit our websites.
  • Feedback: Any comments, suggestions, or reviews you choose to share with us.
  • Social Media Information: Publicly available data from social media platforms when users interact with our content on these sites.
  • Product Information: Details about the products or services that interest you, such as product specifications and preferences.

We gather this data through various methods: user input forms, account settings, browsing interactions, analytics tools, and third-party service providers.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites to enhance user experience and collect analytics data. We use cookies for several reasons:

  • Strictly Necessary: These cookies enable core functionalities like logging in and navigating our site securely.
  • Preference: They remember your preferences, such as language settings or display options.
  • Analytics: Used to gather insights about website usage, track user trends, and improve our services.

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

Retention and Deletion

The length of data retention varies depending on the purpose for which the information was collected:

  • Data required for legal compliance or record-keeping is retained for the duration prescribed by applicable laws.
  • Once the original purpose is fulfilled, we delete or anonymize your personal data to prevent direct identification.

Security Measures

We implement robust security measures to safeguard your personal data:

  • Employing industry-standard encryption protocols for secure data transmission.
  • Utilizing secure third-party processing services to handle sensitive transactions.
  • Regularly reviewing and updating our security practices to adapt to evolving threats.

Children’s Privacy

Smart Car Tech does not intentionally collect or store personal information from children under the age of 18. If we learn that we have collected such data, we will take steps to delete it as quickly as possible.

Your Rights

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

  • Access: Request access to and information about 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 personal data, except where required by law.
  • Restriction: Limit the use or processing of your data under certain circumstances.
  • Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format and transfer it to another controller.
  • Objection: Object to the processing of your data for specific purposes.
  • Non-Discrimination: Be free from decisions based solely on automated processing, including profiling.

To exercise these rights or seek further information, please contact our Data Protection Officer using the details provided below.

Changes to Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any modifications will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for changes.

Contact Information

For any inquiries, requests to unsubscribe from our communications, or questions regarding data privacy, please contact us:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Postal Address: Smart Car Tech Privacy Team, [Address], [City, State/Province, ZIP Code]