Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for https://steel-bendigo.thebestlocalpro.com

Introduction

Welcome to the online presence of steel-bendigo, a platform dedicated to providing top-notch services (collectively referred to as ‘the Company’, ‘we’, or ‘us’). We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of privacy and data security for our users. This Privacy Policy is designed to inform you about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with international and local privacy laws, including but not limited to PIPEDA (Canada), Law 25 (Quebec), GDPR (EU), LGPD (Brazil), CCPA/CPRA (California), CPA (Colorado), UCPA (Utah), CTDPA (Connecticut), VCDPA (Virginia), POPIA (South Africa), and other relevant regulations.

Scope

This privacy policy covers all aspects of our online services, including our website, mobile applications, online forms, newsletters, and any other features or tools offered through https://steel-bendigo.thebestlocalpro.com (hereafter collectively referred to as ‘our platform’). Please note that this policy does not extend to third-party websites, apps, or services that you access through links on our platform. These entities have their own privacy policies and practices, which we encourage you to review.

Processing Activities

This policy outlines the various ways your personal information is processed when:

  • You use any of our applications or services as an authorized user.
  • You visit our website(s) linked to this Privacy Policy.
  • You communicate with us via email, phone, SMS, or other channels.

Personal Data Collection

We collect a range of personal data for various purposes, including but not limited to:

  1. Account Information: Details related to your registration and account creation, such as usernames, passwords, and contact preferences.
  2. Payment Information: Credit card details, billing addresses, and payment history required for transactions on our platform.
  3. Financial Information: Data about your financial status or assets, if voluntarily provided for specific services.
  4. Purchase Information: Items you have purchased, order history, and product preferences to enhance your shopping experience.
  5. Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique device IDs, IP addresses, and mobile app usage data to improve our services and deliver targeted ads (with user consent).
  6. Location Data: Geolocation information from your device when you use location-based services on our platform.
  7. Feedback: Comments, reviews, and ratings you provide to help us improve our products and services.
  8. Social Media Information: Details obtained through social media integrations, such as profile pictures and connections, with your consent.
  9. Product Information: Data about the products or services you inquire about, including any personal details shared during communications.

We collect this information through direct user input, tracking technologies, and third-party data providers.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies (and similar technologies like pixel tags) to enhance your experience on our platform:

  • Strictly Necessary: These ensure basic functions of our website work properly, such as session management.
  • Preference: Cookies store user preferences to personalize content.
  • Analytics: We use them for analytics purposes to understand how visitors navigate and interact with our site, helping us improve performance.

Users can control non-essential cookies through our Cookie Manager or browser settings.

Data Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the fulfillment of the purpose(s) for which it was collected, plus an additional period to comply with legal obligations. Once the retention period expires, we delete or anonymize your personal data from our systems.

Security Measures

steel-bendigo implements robust security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These include:

  • Encryption of sensitive data during transmission and at rest.
  • Secure third-party processing partners who adhere to strict privacy standards.
  • Regular security audits and updates to address emerging threats.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 18 years old, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

Your Rights (Subject to Local Laws)

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

  • Access and rectification of your data.
  • Erasure or deletion of your data.
  • Restriction or objection to the processing of your data.
  • Data portability.
  • The right not to be subject to automated decision-making (in cases where it produces legal effects or significantly affects you).

To exercise these rights, please contact our privacy team at your earliest convenience. We will respond to valid requests within a reasonable timeframe.

Changes to Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our website. We encourage you to review this page periodically for updates.

Contact Information

For privacy-related inquiries, unsubscribe requests, or feedback, please contact us: