Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://handheld-dog-deterrent-carrying-methods.selfsecure.net (hereafter referred to as “Handheld Dog Deterrent Carrying Methods,” “we,” or “our”). We are dedicated to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy details our practices regarding the collection, storage, use, and disclosure of personal information 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
  • The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union
  • Brazil’s Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD)
  • California’s Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA)
  • Colorado’s Consumer Privacy Act (CPA)
  • Utah’s Consumer Sales and Service Act (UCPA)
  • Connecticut’s ConnectiCut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA)
  • Virginia’s Consumer Data Protection 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 cover third-party websites, applications, or services accessible through links on our site. These external platforms have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them before providing any personal information.

Processing Activities

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

  • You sign up as an authorized user for our applications or services.
  • You visit our website(s) linked to this policy.
  • We communicate with you via email, phone calls, or text messages (SMS).

Personal Data Collection

We collect a variety of personal information to enhance your experience and improve our services:

  • Account Information: Details related to your user account creation and management.
  • Payment Information: Credit card details and billing addresses for purchase transactions.
  • Financial Information: Banking information, if you choose to store it for faster checkout.
  • Purchase Information: Product/service purchases, order history, and transaction details.
  • Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers from your mobile device for analytics and personalization.
  • Location Data: Geolocation data provided when you use our location-based services.
  • Feedback: Comments, reviews, or ratings you share with us to improve our offerings.
  • Social Media Information: If you choose to connect your social media accounts, we may collect data from these platforms.
  • Product Information: Details about products you view, search for, or purchase on our site.

We obtain this data through direct user input, automatic logging of system activity, and third-party sources who provide us with aggregated or de-identified data for analytics purposes.

Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and gather analytics:

  • Strictly Necessary: These cookies enable core functionality and navigation on our website. Without them, basic features may not work as intended.
  • Preference: Cookies that remember your preferences and settings to personalize your experience.
  • Analytics: Tracking tools provided by third parties to collect statistics about how users interact with our site, helping us improve performance and usability.

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

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 requirements or resolve disputes. Once this period expires, we securely delete or anonymize your data to prevent re-identification.

Security Measures

We have implemented robust security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction:

  • Encryption of sensitive data during transmission and at rest.
  • Access controls and employee training to ensure only authorized personnel can access private information.
  • Regular security audits and penetration testing to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years old, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children in this age group.

Your Rights

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

  • Access: The right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: The right to correct or update inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
  • Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): The right to request the deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
  • Restriction: The right to limit the use or processing of your data in specific situations.
  • Portability: The right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format and to transfer it to another controller.
  • Objection: The right to object to the processing of your data for certain purposes, including direct marketing.
  • Non-Discrimination: The right not to be subject to automated individual decision-making that significantly affects you.

To exercise these rights or have any data-related inquiries, please contact our Data Protection Officer using the details provided below.

Changes to Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any significant changes will be notified via a prominent notice on our website and/or by directly contacting users affected by these changes.

Contact Information

For any privacy-related inquiries, support requests, or to exercise your data rights:

Email: [email protected]

Postal Address: Handheld Dog Deterrent Carrying Methods, Privacy Team, [Address], [City, State, Zip Code]