Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://test-drives.vin-verifier.com (hereafter referred to as “Test Drives” or “we”). We are dedicated to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This comprehensive Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, storage, and handling of data in compliance with various global 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 General Data Protection Law (LGPD)
  • California’s Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), along with Colorado’s, Utah’s, Connecticut’s, Virginia’s, and South Africa’s respective data privacy acts.

Scope

This policy covers all aspects of our website (https://test-drives.vin-verifier.com), applications, online services, and products offered by Test Drives. However, please be aware that this policy does not extend to third-party platforms, apps, or services accessible through links on our site. Each of these external entities has its own privacy policies governing data collection and usage.

Processing Activities

This Privacy Policy is designed to guide you when:

  1. Using our applications and services as an authorized user.
  2. Visiting any of our websites that reference this Privacy Statement.
  3. Engaging with us through communications, including emails, phone calls, or text messages/SMS.

Personal Data Collection

We gather various forms of personal information to provide and improve our services. This includes:

  • Account Information: Details related to your user account, such as username and password.
  • Payment Information: Credit card details and billing addresses required for transactions.
  • Financial Information: Records of financial activities and bank account data (if used for payments).
  • Purchase Information: Items bought, purchase history, and order details.
  • Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers from your mobile device, such as IP address, device ID, and location data.
  • Location Data: Information about your geographical location when using our services.
  • Feedback: Comments, reviews, and responses provided by users.
  • Social Media Information: Data obtained from social media platforms when you interact with our content or share it.
  • Product Information: Details about products viewed, added to cart, or purchased on our site.

We collect this data through direct user input, interactions with our services, and automated tracking technologies like cookies and web beacons. Additionally, we may receive personal information from third parties who assist us in providing services, subject to their privacy agreements.

Cookies

We employ cookies to enhance your experience and provide valuable insights for service improvement. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by our website or third-party services. They can be categorized as:

  • Strictly Necessary: Essential for navigating our site and using its core features.
  • Preference: Save your preferences and settings to personalize your experience.
  • Analytics: Collect statistics about how users interact with our site, helping us improve functionality.

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

Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data for as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected or as required by law. Once these purposes are fulfilled, we securely delete or anonymize the data to prevent re-identification.

Security Measures

Test Drives implements robust security protocols to safeguard your personal information. This includes:

  • Encrypting data during transmission and storage using industry-standard encryption methods.
  • Engaging trusted third-party processors who adhere to strict security standards.
  • Regularly reviewing and updating our security practices to adapt to emerging threats.

Children’s Privacy

We are committed to protecting the privacy of children under 18 years old. Our services are not intentionally designed for or targeted at children, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from them.

Your Rights

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

  • Access: The right to request access to the personal 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 in specific circumstances.
  • Restriction: Limiting our processing of your data for certain purposes.
  • Portability: Receiving a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.
  • Objection: Objecting to the processing of your data for specific or all purposes.
  • Non-Discrimination: The right not to be subjected to automated decision-making that significantly affects you.

To exercise these rights or have any data-related queries, please contact our Privacy Team using the details provided below.

Changes to Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any significant changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage users to review it periodically.

Contact Information

For any questions, unsubscribe requests, or inquiries regarding data privacy, please contact us: