Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://collision-repair-safety-standards.collision-talk.com (hereafter referred to as “Collision Repair Safety Standards,” “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, and handling 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 on the protection of personal information in the private sector
  • The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union (EU)
  • Brazil’s Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD)
  • California’s Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), California, USA
  • Colorado’s Consumer Protection Act (CPA)
  • Utah’s Consumer Sales and Service Act (UCPA)
  • Connecticut’s ConnectiCut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA)
  • Virginia’s Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)
  • South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)

Scope

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

Processing Activities

This policy details the practices we employ when:

  • You utilize our applications and services as an authorized user
  • You visit our websites linked to this Privacy Statement
  • You engage with us through communications like newsletters, emails, calls, or texts/SMS messages

Personal Data Collection

We collect a range of personal data, which can include:

  • Account Information: Details related to your registration and account creation.
  • Payment Information: Data necessary for processing payments, including card details (encrypted) and billing addresses.
  • Financial Information: Information about your financial status, creditworthiness, or transaction history, as required by law.
  • Purchase Information: Details about products or services you’ve purchased from us.
  • Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers associated with your mobile device, such as IP addresses and device tokens.
  • Location Data: Geolocation information provided when you interact with our services.
  • Feedback: Opinions, suggestions, and comments you share with us.
  • Social Media Information: Data from social media platforms when you choose to connect your accounts with ours.
  • Product Information: Any personal data you provide when ordering or inquiring about our products.

We collect this information through direct user input, tracking technologies (like cookies and pixel tags), and automated systems as you interact with our platform. Additionally, we may receive personal data from third parties who assist us in providing services, always subject to their privacy policies.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites to enhance user experience. We use cookies for:

  • Strictly Necessary: Functions essential for our website’s operation and performance.
  • Preference: Customizing your experience based on settings and preferences.
  • Analytics: Gathering insights into how users interact with our site, enabling us to improve its functionality and content.

Users can control non-essential cookies through our built-in Cookie Manager, allowing you to tailor your privacy settings.

Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. Once the purpose is fulfilled, we securely delete or anonymize the data.

Security Measures

Collision Repair Safety Standards employs robust security measures to safeguard your personal data:

  • Encryption: Ensuring secure transmission of data over our networks.
  • Secure Third-Party Processing: Engaging trusted third-party service providers who adhere to strict privacy and security standards.

Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from children under the age of 18. If we become aware that a child has provided us with information, we will take steps to delete that data as soon as possible.

Your Rights

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

  • Access: The right to request access to and receive copies of your personal data.
  • Rectification: The right to correct or update inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
  • Erasure/Right to be Forgotten: The right to request the deletion of your personal data, under certain circumstances.
  • Restriction: The right to limit the processing of your personal data, in specific cases.
  • Portability: The right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format and to transfer it to another controller.
  • Objection: The right to object to the processing of your personal data for legitimate interests or direct marketing purposes.
  • Non-Discrimination: The right to be free from discrimination when exercising any of your data rights.

To exercise these rights, please contact our dedicated privacy team at your earliest convenience.

Changes to Policy

Collision Repair Safety Standards reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy as needed to reflect changes in practices or legal requirements. Any modifications will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any updates.

Contact Information

For any questions, requests for unsubscribe, or inquiries related to data privacy, please reach out to us via: