Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for https://rat-rods.vin-verifier.com

Introduction

Welcome to https://rat-rods.vin-verifier.com (hereafter referred to as “Rat Rods,” “we,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data in every interaction on our website, applications, services, and products. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, storage, access, and handling of personal information, all in strict adherence to various international privacy laws, including:

  • Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
  • Quebec Law 25 on the protection of personal data
  • 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), California, USA
  • Colorado’s Consumer Privacy Act (CPA), Colorado, USA
  • Utah’s Consumer Sales and Service Protection Act (UCPA), Utah, USA
  • Connecticut’s ConnectICUT Data Privacy Act (CTDPA), Connecticut, USA
  • Virginia’s Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), Virginia, USA
  • South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)

Scope

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

  1. Our official website at https://rat-rods.vin-verifier.com and any subdomains.
  2. All applications, services, and products offered under the Rat Rods brand.
  3. Interactions between users and our digital platforms.
  4. Communications initiated by or on behalf of Rat Rods, including newsletters, emails, telephone conversations, and text messages.

Please note that this policy does not extend to third-party platforms, applications, products, or services accessed through links on our site. These entities operate independently and are governed by their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review these policies to understand how your data is handled.

Processing Activities

This Privacy Policy guides our practices when users:

  1. Utilize our applications and services as authorized users, gaining access to personalized features and content.
  2. Visit our websites, which may involve interactions with various online resources and tools.
  3. Engage in communications with us via email, phone, or text messaging.

Personal Data Collection

We collect diverse types of personal data to enhance your experience and provide tailored services. This includes:

  1. Account Information: Details required to create and manage your user account, such as usernames, passwords, and profile settings.
  2. Payment Information: Credit card details, billing addresses, and payment history for processing transactions securely.
  3. Financial Information: Data related to your financial status or transactions, which may be anonymized for analytical purposes.
  4. Purchase Information: Records of products or services purchased, including quantities, prices, and order dates.
  5. Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers from your mobile device, such as IP addresses, device IDs, and advertising IDs, to deliver personalized content.
  6. Location Data: Geolocation information provided by your browser or device for location-based services and analytics.
  7. Feedback: Comments, reviews, and responses you share with us to improve our products and services.
  8. Social Media Information: Data obtained from social media platforms when users choose to connect their accounts for seamless sharing or login experiences.
  9. Product Information: Details about products viewed, searched for, or purchased, including product preferences and usage patterns.

We collect this data through various methods: user input forms, account settings, browsing activities, cookies (as explained below), and third-party data providers who adhere to strict privacy standards.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your browser when you visit our websites or use our applications. They serve multiple purposes, including enhancing user experience and enabling essential functions:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: These ensure basic functionality, such as remembering user preferences and maintaining session continuity.
  • Preference Cookies: Customizing your experience by storing settings and preferences for future visits.
  • Analytics Cookies: Used to analyze website traffic, understand user behavior, and improve our services.

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

Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Once the purpose of data collection is fulfilled, we delete or anonymize it to protect your privacy. This process ensures that your information is not stored beyond its intended use.

Security Measures

Rat Rods implements robust security measures to safeguard your personal data:

  • Employing encryption for secure data transmission and storage.
  • Engaging trusted third-party processors who adhere to strict privacy and security standards.
  • Regularly updating our security protocols to address emerging threats.

Children’s Privacy

We are committed to protecting the privacy of children under 18 years of age. Our services and applications do not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from minors, and we encourage parents and guardians to supervise their children’s online activities.

Your Rights

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

  • Access: The right to request access to the data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: Requesting corrections if your data is inaccurate or incomplete.
  • Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Asking us to delete your data when it is no longer necessary.
  • Restriction: Limiting the use of your data under specific circumstances.
  • Portability: Receiving your data in a structured, commonly used format.
  • Objection: Objecting to the processing of your data for legitimate interests.
  • Non-Discrimination: Ensuring that exercising your data rights does not negatively impact your interactions with us.

To exercise these rights or have any data-related inquiries, please contact our privacy team via email at [email protected] or by postal mail to the address provided below.

Changes to Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be prominently displayed on our website, and we encourage you to review it periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.

Contact Information

For any privacy-related inquiries, feedback, or requests:

Email: [email protected]

Postal Mail: Rat Rods Privacy Team, [Address], [City, State/Province, ZIP Code]