Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://bbq-spice-rubs.154news.com! We are dedicated to maintaining a transparent and secure online environment for our users, ensuring their privacy is respected at all times. This Privacy Policy outlines the details of how we handle your personal data, in alignment with various international privacy laws and regulations, 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
  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) from the European Union
  • Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD) in Brazil
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), California, USA
  • Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), Colorado, USA
  • Utah Consumer Sales and Service Act (UCPA), Utah, USA
  • Connecticut’s Consumer Data Protection Act (CTDPA), Connecticut, USA
  • Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), Virginia, USA
  • Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) in South Africa

Scope

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

  1. Our official website at https://bbq-spice-rubs.154news.com
  2. Any applications or services offered through our platform
  3. Interactions via linked websites and third-party platforms accessible from our site

Please note that this policy does not extend to external links or platforms, which have their own privacy policies governing data collection and usage.

Processing Activities

This policy outlines our practices when users engage in the following activities:

  1. Using any of our applications, services, or products as an authorized user
  2. Visiting websites linked to this Privacy Policy
  3. Subscribing to newsletters, emails, or other communications from us
  4. Interacting with our customer support via calls, texts/SMS, or email

Personal Data Collection

We collect various categories of personal data, including:

  1. Account Information: Details associated with your user account on our platform.
  2. Payment Information: Data related to transactions made through our services, including payment method and billing details.
  3. Financial Information: Financial records required for processing payments or refunds.
  4. Purchase Information: Items bought from us, purchase history, and order details.
  5. Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers from your mobile device used to access our applications.
  6. Location Data: Information about your geographic location when using our apps or visiting our websites.
  7. Feedback: Your comments, suggestions, reviews, and ratings provided to us.
  8. Social Media Information: Data obtained from social media platforms when you interact with our content on these sites.
  9. Product Information: Preferences, interactions, and feedback related to our products.

We collect this data through direct user input, automated tracking technologies (like cookies), and information provided by third parties who work with us.

Cookies

We utilize cookies to enhance your experience and analyze website performance:

  1. Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for navigating our site and using its features.
  2. Preference Cookies: Remember user preferences, language settings, and ad choices.
  3. Analytics Cookies: Track anonymous information about users’ behavior on our platform for statistical analysis.

Users can manage non-essential cookies through our built-in Cookie Manager.

Retention and Deletion

We store personal data as required by law or for legitimate business purposes, and we have strict data retention policies:

  1. Data is retained for the duration of your active account or until you request its deletion.
  2. Once the purpose of data collection is fulfilled, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

Security Measures

We implement robust security measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction:

  1. Employing encryption for data transmission and storage.
  2. Utilizing secure third-party processing partners who adhere to strict privacy standards.
  3. Regularly reviewing and updating our security protocols to adapt to emerging threats.

Children’s Data

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 18 years of age, and our services are not directed towards this age group.

Your Rights

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

  • Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: Ask for correction if your data is inaccurate or incomplete.
  • Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Demand the deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
  • Restriction: Limit our processing of your data while we verify or rectify discrepancies.
  • Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.
  • Objection: Object to the processing of your data for specific purposes.
  • Non-Discrimination: Be free from unfair treatment due to exercising your data protection rights.

To exercise these rights or file appeals/complaints, please contact our privacy team via email at [email protected] or by post to the address provided on our website.

Changes to Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time, and any modifications will be posted on this page. We encourage users to review this policy periodically for the latest information.

Contact Information

For any privacy-related inquiries, unsubscribe requests, or general data protection questions, please reach out to our dedicated team: