Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Autonomous Vehicles (https://autonomous-vehicles.vin-verifier.com)

Introduction

Welcome to https://autonomous-vehicles.vin-verifier.com! We are dedicated to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled with utmost care. This comprehensive Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, usage, and protection of personal information in compliance with numerous global privacy laws, including:

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

Scope

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

  1. Our official website at https://autonomous-vehicles.vin-verifier.com
  2. All applications, services, and products offered under the Autonomous Vehicles brand
  3. Interactions on our platform, whether as an authorized user or visitor
  4. Communications initiated by us, such as newsletters, emails, calls, or texts/SMS messages

Important Note: This policy does not extend to third-party platforms, applications, or services accessible through links on our site. These entities have their own privacy policies that govern the handling of your personal data, so we encourage you to review them carefully.

Processing Activities and Data Collection

This section outlines the types of personal data we process and the methods used for collection:

  1. Account Information: Details related to your registration and account creation, including user names, email addresses, and passwords (hashed and salted).
  2. Payment Information: Credit card details, billing addresses, and transaction history required for processing payments.
  3. Financial Information: Data associated with your financial transactions, such as bank account numbers (if directly provided), investment portfolios, or insurance policies.
  4. Purchase Information: Records of products or services purchased from us, including quantities, dates, and purchase amounts.
  5. Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers from your mobile device for the purpose of providing personalized services and analytics.
  6. Location Data: Your geographical location data when you interact with our applications or visit our websites (with your consent).
  7. Feedback: Any comments, reviews, or feedback you voluntarily provide to us.
  8. Social Media Information: Data from social media platforms when users choose to log in through these services for seamless access.
  9. Product Information: Details about the products and services you interact with, including usage patterns and preferences.

We collect this data through various means: user input forms, account settings, browsing activities, automated tracking technologies (like cookies), and third-party partnerships.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Autonomous Vehicles uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform and for analytics purposes:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: These ensure basic functionalities like secure sign-in and page navigation.
  • Preference Cookies: Remember user preferences for a more personalized experience.
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our site, providing insights for improvement.

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

Data Retention and Deletion

We adhere to data retention policies that balance legal requirements, business needs, and your rights to privacy:

  • Personal data is retained for as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected, including compliance with laws, regulations, tax/audit requirements, or valid legal claims.
  • Once the purpose has been fulfilled, or when no longer required by law, we delete or anonymize the data to protect your privacy.

Security Measures

We take robust security measures to safeguard your personal data:

  • Implementing encryption for data in transit and at rest to secure communication and storage.
  • Engaging secure third-party processing partners who adhere to strict data protection standards.
  • Regularly reviewing and updating our security protocols to adapt to emerging threats.

Children’s Privacy

We are committed to protecting the privacy of children under 18 years old. Our services do not knowingly collect personal information from this age group, and we encourage parents or legal guardians to supervise their child’s online activities.

Your Rights

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

  • Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: Ask for corrections if your information is inaccurate or incomplete.
  • Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Demand the deletion of your data under certain circumstances.
  • Restriction: Limit the use or processing of your data while we verify or dispute discrepancies.
  • Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format for transfer to another controller.
  • Objection: Object to the processing of your data for specific purposes.
  • Non-Discrimination: Ensure that exercising your rights does not adversely affect your legal interests.

To exercise these rights or have data-related inquiries, please contact our dedicated privacy team at:

Changes to Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this policy as necessary to reflect changes in practices or regulatory requirements. Any modifications will be posted on our website with a notification sent to registered users. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information.

Contact Information

For any questions, requests for data access or correction, or to exercise your rights under this policy, please reach out: