Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

At https://electronic-dog-repellent-safety-standards-certification.selfsecure.net (hereafter referred to as “EDSSC” or “we”), we prioritize protecting your privacy and ensuring the secure handling of your personal data. This comprehensive Privacy Policy details our practices regarding the collection, storage, access, and processing of personal information in adherence to various international privacy laws, including but not limited to:

  • Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
  • Quebec Law 25
  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) from the European Union
  • Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD) in Brazil
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRAA)
  • Colorado Privacy Act (CPA)
  • Utah Consumer Protection Act (UCPA)
  • Connecticut Total Data Protection Act (CTDPA)
  • Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)
  • Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) in South Africa

Scope

This privacy policy is applicable to all aspects of the EDSSC online presence, including but not limited to our website, applications, services, and products. However, please be informed that this policy does not extend to third-party platforms, applications, or services accessible through links on our site, as these entities have their own privacy policies governing data collection.

Processing Activities

This policy outlines our practices when users:

  1. Utilize our applications and services as authorized users.
  2. Visit websites linked to this Privacy Policy.
  3. Engage with communications from EDSSC, including newsletters, emails, calls, or texts/SMS messages.

Personal Data Collection

We collect various categories of personal data, which include:

  1. Account Information: Details related to your user account creation and maintenance.
  2. Payment Information: Data necessary for processing transactions, such as card details and billing addresses.
  3. Financial Information: Records of financial transactions and account balances (if applicable).
  4. Purchase Information: Details about products or services purchased from us.
  5. Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers associated with your mobile device when you access our services on it.
  6. Location Data: Geographic tracking data provided by your device when interacting with our location-based services.
  7. Feedback: Any comments, suggestions, or reviews you share with us.
  8. Social Media Information: Data obtained from social media platforms when users interact with our content or share it.
  9. Product Information: Details and preferences related to products of interest or purchased from EDSSC.

We gather this information through direct user input, interactions with our systems, and automated technologies, such as web beacons and cookies. Additionally, third parties may share Personal Data with us, respecting their privacy policies.

Cookies

EDSSC employs cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website performance. Cookies are categorized as:

  1. Strictly Necessary: Essential for website functionality and navigation.
  2. Preference: Remembering user preferences to personalize content.
  3. Analytics: Tracking site usage to improve services and products.

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

Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data for as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected or as required by applicable laws. Once the data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it to prevent identification.

Security Measures

To safeguard your personal data, EDSSC implements robust organizational and technical security measures:

  • Encrypted Communication: We use encryption protocols to secure data during transmission.
  • Secure Third-Party Processing: Engaging reputable third-party service providers who adhere to strict data protection standards.

Children’s Privacy

We do not intentionally collect personal information from children under 18 years of age. If you believe we have collected such data by mistake, please contact us, and we will take prompt action to rectify the issue.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have various rights regarding your personal data, including:

  • 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 for the deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
  • Restriction: Limiting the use or processing of your data under specific conditions.
  • Portability: Obtaining a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format.
  • Objection: Opposing the processing of your data for legitimate interests.
  • Non-Discrimination: The right to be free from discriminatory decisions based on personal data.

To exercise these rights or file appeals/complaints, please contact our dedicated privacy team via email at contact@electronic-dog-repellent-safety-standards-certification.selfsecure.net or by postal mail to the address provided below.

Changes to Policy

EDSSC reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any modifications will be effectively communicated through our website, and updated policy versions will be accessible here.

Contact Information

For privacy-related inquiries, unsubscribe requests, or questions regarding data handling, please reach out to us via:

  • Email: contact@electronic-dog-repellent-safety-standards-certification.selfsecure.net
  • Postal Mail: Privacy Team, EDSSC, [Address]