Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for https://blow-off-valves.alertblitz.com

Introduction

Welcome to https://blow-off-valves.alertblitz.com (hereafter referred to as “Blow-Off Valves,” “we,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This comprehensive Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, storage, access, and processing of personal information in 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 information in the private sector
  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union (EU)
  • Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD) of Brazil
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), California, USA
  • Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), Colorado, USA
  • Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA), Utah, USA
  • Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA), Connecticut, USA
  • Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), Virginia, USA
  • Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa

Scope

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

  1. Our official website located at https://blow-off-valves.alertblitz.com.
  2. Any applications, services, or products offered through our platform.
  3. Interactions between users and our digital assets, such as when you use our apps or visit our websites.
  4. Communications initiated by us, including newsletters, emails, phone calls, and text messages/SMS.

Important Note: This policy does not extend to third-party platforms, applications, products, or services accessible through links on our website. These entities have their own privacy policies governing data collection and usage, which we encourage you to review before engaging with them.

Processing Activities

This Privacy Policy outlines our practices for the following interactions:

  1. Using Our Services: When you sign up as an authorized user for our applications or services, we collect and process personal data necessary for providing these services.
  2. Visiting Our Websites: Any time you browse our websites linked to this policy, your interaction is tracked for analytics purposes and to enhance your experience.
  3. Communications: We may reach out to users via various communication channels, including emails, calls, or SMS, to provide updates, newsletters, or marketing materials. Your consent to receive such communications is voluntary, and you can opt-out at any time.

Personal Data Collection

We collect multiple types of personal data to enhance our services and tailor your experience. This includes:

  1. Account Information: Details required to create and manage your user account, including usernames, passwords, and contact preferences.
  2. Payment Information: Transaction details needed for purchasing our products or services, such as cardholder name, credit/debit card numbers, expiration dates, and security codes.
  3. Financial Information: Data related to your financial status, which may be collected for billing purposes or to assess creditworthiness.
  4. Purchase Information: Details about the products or services you’ve acquired from us, including quantities, purchase dates, and delivery addresses.
  5. Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers from your mobile device, such as IP addresses, advertising IDs, and device tokens, used for analytics and targeted advertising.
  6. Location Data: Geographic location information provided by your device when you use our location-based services or consent to share your position.
  7. Feedback: Comments, reviews, and ratings you provide to help us improve our products and services.
  8. Social Media Information: Personal data obtained from social media platforms when users choose to connect their accounts with ours for seamless sharing or login experiences.
  9. Product Information: Details about the products that interest or purchase through our platform, including product preferences and browsing history.

We collect this data through direct user input forms, interactions with our digital interfaces, and automated technologies, such as cookies and tracking pixels. Third-party service providers may also share personal data with us, adhering to their respective privacy policies.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your browser or device by our website or third-party services we engage for enhanced functionality:

  1. Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for navigation and using core features of our platform. These cookies enable basic functionalities like secure login, account management, and page rendering.
  2. Preference Cookies: Tailored to each user’s preferences, these cookies remember settings you’ve chosen or interactions with elements on our pages for a more personalized experience.
  3. Analytics Cookies: Used by analytics tools to collect data about your interaction with our website, including the number of visitors, bounce rates, and traffic sources, helping us understand and improve our online services.

Users can exercise control over non-essential cookies through our Cookie Manager, allowing you to customize your cookie preferences.

Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. Once these purposes have been met, we delete or anonymize the data to protect your privacy. Our retention periods are based on factors such as legal obligations, tax and accounting requirements, business needs, and statutory limitations.

Security Measures

We implement robust organizational and technical safeguards to secure your personal data:

  1. Encryption: We employ encryption protocols for data at rest and in transit to protect against unauthorized access or disclosure.
  2. Secure Third-Party Processing: We engage trusted third-party service providers who adhere to strict security standards to process data on our behalf, ensuring that they maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your information.
  3. Access Controls: Only authorized personnel with legitimate business reasons have access to personal data, and they are bound by confidentiality obligations.

Children’s Privacy

We do not intentionally collect or solicit personal data from children under 18 years of age. If we learn that a child has provided us with personal information without parental consent, we take steps to delete that data and discontinue any services offered through our platform.

Your Rights

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

  • Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you and knowledge of how it is being processed.
  • Rectification: Obtain correction or updating of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
  • Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Ask for the deletion of your personal data if there is no compelling reason to continue processing it.
  • Restriction: Limit our use and disclosure of your personal data under certain circumstances.
  • Portability: Receive a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used format, and transfer it to another controller.
  • Objection: Object to the processing of your personal data for specific or all purposes.
  • Non-Discrimination: Assert your rights without being subject to unfair treatment.

To exercise these rights or if you have any data-related inquiries, please contact our privacy team at your earliest convenience.

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 modifications will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your personal data.

Contact Information

For any questions regarding privacy, data protection, or this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us:

We appreciate your trust in us at Blow-Off Valves. Your feedback is valuable as we continually strive to improve our privacy practices and protect your rights regarding personal data.