Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://choosing-roofing-materials.mynewsgurus.com (hereinafter referred to as “Choosing Roofing Materials,” “we,” or “us”). We are dedicated to maintaining a transparent and secure online environment for our users, ensuring their privacy and data protection. This comprehensive Privacy Policy outlines the practices we employ regarding the collection, storage, and handling of personal information in compliance 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
  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union (EU)
  • 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 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), South Africa

Scope

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

  1. Our official website at https://choosing-roofing-materials.mynewsgurus.com
  2. Any applications, software, or services offered through our platform
  3. Interactions on social media platforms linked to our website
  4. Communication channels such as emails, newsletters, calls, and text messages (SMS) initiated by us

Please note that this policy does not extend to third-party websites, applications, or services accessible through links on our site. These entities have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review before engaging with them.

Processing Activities

This policy describes the types of personal data we process and the reasons for doing so when users:

  1. Utilize our applications and services as authorized users.
  2. Visit or navigate through any of our websites associated with this Privacy Policy.
  3. Engage with us through communications, including but not limited to newsletters, emails, phone calls, or text messages.

Personal Data Collection

We collect various categories of personal data to enhance your experience and improve our services. The types of data collected include:

  1. Account Information: This includes user names, email addresses, and passwords required for account creation and login.
  2. Payment Information: Details related to payment methods used for transactions on our platform.
  3. Financial Information: Data associated with financial operations, such as transaction history or balance information (if provided).
  4. Purchase Information: Records of products or services purchased, including quantities, dates, and order numbers.
  5. Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique device identifiers that help us recognize your device and provide personalized experiences.
  6. Location Data: Information about your geographical location when you use our location-based services.
  7. Feedback: Comments, reviews, or responses provided by users regarding our products or services.
  8. Social Media Information: Details obtained from social media platforms when users choose to log in through such platforms.
  9. Product Information: Data about the products viewed, searched for, or purchased on our website.

We collect this data through direct user input, interactions with our platform, and automated technologies, including cookies and similar tracking tools. Third-party service providers may also share personal data with us for specific purposes, adhering to their respective privacy policies.

Cookies

To enhance your experience and optimize our services, we use cookies, which are small text files stored on your browser or device:

  1. Strictly Necessary Cookies: These ensure the basic functionality of our website and account management.
  2. Preference Cookies: Customizing your preferences to remember language settings, location, and other choices.
  3. Analytics Cookies: Used for analytics purposes to gather insights into user behavior on our site, helping us improve performance and usability.

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 to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, plus an additional period to comply with legal obligations or for legitimate business interests. Once the retention period expires, we delete or anonymize the data, ensuring its secure removal from our systems.

Security Measures

Choosing Roofing Materials implements robust security measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These include:

  • Encryption of sensitive data during transmission and storage
  • Engagement of secure third-party processing providers
  • Regular security audits and updates to maintain the integrity of our systems

Children’s Privacy

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

Your Rights

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

  • Access: The right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: Requesting corrections or amendments to incomplete or inaccurate personal data.
  • Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Asking us to delete or remove your personal data from our systems.
  • Restriction: Limiting the use or processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.
  • Portability: Obtaining a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used format and transferring it to another controller.
  • Objection: Objecting to the processing of your personal data for specific purposes.
  • Non-Discrimination: The right not to be subject to automated individual decision-making or profiling that significantly affects you.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our privacy team at the details provided below. We will respond to your requests as required by applicable law.

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 material changes will be clearly communicated through our website or via email to registered users. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your personal information.

Contact Information

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

We are committed to addressing your concerns and ensuring a secure and transparent online experience for all users.