Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for https://rust-repair.vin-verifier.com

Introduction

Welcome to Rust Repair! We are dedicated to protecting your privacy and ensuring a secure online experience while using our website and services at https://rust-repair.vin-verifier.com (henceforth referred to as ‘our platform’). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect the personal data of our users in compliance with 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 information 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) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
  • Colorado’s Privacy Act (CPA)
  • Utah’s Consumer Sales Privacy Act (UCPA)
  • Connecticut’s Consumer Data Protection Act (CTDPA)
  • Virginia’s Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)
  • South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)

Scope

This policy covers all aspects of our platform, including our website, mobile applications, online services, and any other features or functionalities we offer. However, it is important to emphasize that this policy does not extend to third-party platforms, apps, products, or services that you access 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 governs your interactions with Rust Repair in the following scenarios:

  1. Authorized User: When you use our applications and services as an authorized user, we may collect and process data associated with your account.
  2. Website Visitors: If you visit our websites linked to this policy, we will collect information about your interaction with these pages.
  3. Communications: We communicate with users through various channels, including newsletters, emails, phone calls, or text messages (SMS), and such interactions are also governed by this policy.

Personal Data Collection

Rust Repair collects several types of personal data to enhance user experiences and improve our services:

  • Account Information: Details related to your registration and account creation, such as usernames, email addresses, and password hashes.
  • Payment Information: Data necessary for processing transactions, including credit card numbers, billing addresses, and payment history.
  • Financial Information: This may include bank account details or cryptocurrency wallet information, used for financial transactions.
  • Purchase Information: Records of your purchases, order history, and product preferences.
  • Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers like IP addresses, device IDs, and mobile phone numbers (with user consent).
  • Location Data: Information about your physical location when you use our location-based services.
  • Feedback: Comments, reviews, and responses provided by users to improve our platform.
  • Social Media Information: Details obtained from social media platforms when users choose to log in via these accounts.
  • Product Information: Data related to the products you interact with on our platform, including product preferences and usage patterns.

We collect this data through various means: user input forms, account settings, order processes, analytics tools, and automated technologies like cookies and tracking pixels. Third-party service providers may also share personal data with us, but they are bound by their own privacy agreements.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Rust Repair uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our platform:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: These ensure basic functionalities like login sessions and website navigation.
  • Preference Cookies: Used to remember user preferences, such as language settings or display options.
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand user behavior and improve our services through analytics platforms.

Users have control over non-essential cookies through our Cookie Manager, allowing them to customize their cookie preferences.

Data Retention and Deletion

We follow strict data retention policies in line with legal requirements and the purposes for which the data was collected:

  • Personal data is retained as long as necessary for the fulfillment of legitimate business interests or contractual obligations, or until users request its deletion.
  • Once the retention period expires or upon user request, the data is securely deleted or anonymized to prevent direct identification.

Security Measures

Rust Repair implements robust security measures to safeguard personal data:

  • Data Encryption: We use encryption protocols for secure data transmission and storage.
  • Secure Processing: Our third-party processors adhere to strict security standards, ensuring the protection of your data during transactions and processing.

Children’s Privacy

We are committed to protecting the privacy of children under 18 years old. Rust Repair does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from minors. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete it from our systems.

Your Rights (Data Subject Rights)

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: Ask for corrections if your data is inaccurate or incomplete.
  • Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal exceptions.
  • Restriction: Limit the use and processing of your data in specific circumstances.
  • Data Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured format, portable across different systems.
  • Objection: Object to the processing of your data for direct marketing or other purposes.
  • Non-Discrimination: Be free from discriminatory practices based on certain personal characteristics.

To exercise these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer via the contact information provided below. We will respond to your requests as quickly and accurately as possible within the timeframes prescribed by law.

Changes to Privacy Policy

Rust Repair reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our website, with updated effective date information provided. We encourage users to review this page periodically for any policy updates.

Contact Information

For all inquiries related to privacy, data protection, unsubscribe requests, or if you have questions about your data, please contact us:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Mailing Address: Rust Repair Data Privacy Team, [Our Physical Address]

We appreciate your trust in sharing your personal information with us. This Privacy Policy was last updated on [Date].