Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://branding.thebestlocalpro.com (referred to as ‘Branding’ or ‘we’). We are dedicated to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled with utmost care and in accordance with applicable privacy laws worldwide, 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)
  • Brazil’s General Data Protection Law (LGPD)
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
  • Colorado Privacy Act (CPA)
  • Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA)
  • Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA)
  • Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)
  • South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)

Scope

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

  • Our official website at https://branding.thebestlocalpro.com
  • Any applications, services, and products offered under the Branding umbrella
  • Interactive features on our platforms, such as user comments and reviews

However, please be informed that this policy does not extend to third-party websites, applications, or services that you may access through links on our site. These entities have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them before providing any personal information.

Processing Activities

This policy outlines the practices related to:

  • Using our applications and services as an authorized user
  • Visiting and interacting with our websites
  • Receiving communications from us (including emails, newsletters, calls, or text messages)

Personal Data Collection

We collect various types of personal information, which can include:

  1. Account Information: Details related to your registration and account creation.
  2. Payment Information: Credit card details, billing addresses, and payment history for processing transactions.
  3. Financial Information: Bank account numbers or other financial data required for specific services.
  4. Purchase Information: Items bought, purchase dates, and quantities.
  5. Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique device identifiers, IP addresses, and mobile network information from your smartphone or tablet.
  6. Location Data: Geolocation data provided when you use our location-based services.
  7. Feedback: Your comments, reviews, and responses to surveys or feedback forms.
  8. Social Media Information: If you connect our services with your social media accounts, we may collect information from those platforms (subject to their privacy policies).
  9. Product Information: Details about the products you view, search for, or purchase on our sites.

We gather this data through various methods: user input forms, account settings, browsing activities, cookies, and other automated technologies. Additionally, we may receive personal data from third-party partners who assist us in providing services.

Cookies

Branding uses cookies to enhance your experience on our website and for analytics purposes. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognize you as a user:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: Ensure basic functionality of the website, such as login sessions.
  • Preference Cookies: Remember settings and preferences to personalize your experience.
  • Analytics Cookies: Track and analyze user behavior to improve our services.

You have control over non-essential cookies through our Cookie Manager, where you can manage or delete specific types of cookies.

Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Once the purpose has been met, we securely delete or anonymize your data.

Security Measures

We implement robust security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction:

  • Encryption during data transmission and storage.
  • Secure third-party processing partners who adhere to strict privacy standards.
  • Regular security audits and updates to ensure ongoing protection.

Children’s Privacy

Branding does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 18. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us using the details provided below, and we will take immediate steps to rectify the issue.

Your Rights

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

  • Access and request a copy of your data.
  • Rectification or erasure of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Restriction or object to the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
  • Portability of your data (receiving it in a structured, commonly used format).
  • The right to withdraw consent at any time.
  • Right not to be subject to automated individual decision-making (in some cases).

To exercise these rights or to ask for assistance with data-related matters, please reach out to our privacy team using the contact details provided below.

Changes to Policy

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy at any time. Any significant changes will be prominently displayed on our website, and updated versions will include a revision date. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information.

Contact Information

For any questions regarding privacy, data protection, or to exercise your rights:

We appreciate your trust in us. Your feedback is valuable as we continue to improve our privacy practices and protect your personal information.