Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://collision-repair-estimates.autobodyshop-talk.com (referred to as “we,” “us,” or “the Company”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled with the utmost care and in compliance with global privacy regulations, 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
Brazil’s General Data Protection Law (LGPD)
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) and Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) in the United States
Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA), Connecticut’s Consumer Data Protection Act (CTDPA), Virginia’s Consumer Data Privacy Act (VCDPA), South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), and others.

Scope

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

Our official website at https://collision-repair-estimates.autobodyshop-talk.com
Any mobile applications or services we offer
Online interactions through our social media platforms and forums
Communications initiated by you or sent on our behalf, including emails, calls, and text messages (SMS)

Please note that this policy does not extend to third-party websites, apps, or services linked from our platform. These entities have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them before providing any personal data.

Processing Activities

This policy outlines the practices for the following user activities:

Utilizing our applications and services as an authorized user.
Visiting websites that are subject to this Privacy Statement.
Engaging with us through various communication channels, such as newsletters, emails, calls, or text messages.

Personal Data Collection

We collect several types of personal data to enhance your experience and improve our services:

Account Information: This includes your user name, login ID, and password used to access your account on our platforms.
Payment Information: Details related to payment methods you use for transactions on our site or app, such as credit/debit card numbers, expiration dates, and CVV codes.
Financial Information: Data about your financial status or transactions, including bank account information if you choose to link it with our services.
Purchase Information: Records of products or services you have purchased from us, including order history and details of the items bought.
Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers such as IP addresses, device IDs, and mobile phone numbers used for tracking and analysis purposes.
Location Data: Geographic location information collected through GPS signals or other tracking technologies if you enable them in your settings.
Feedback: Comments, suggestions, reviews, or ratings provided by you to improve our services.
Social Media Information: Data from social media platforms when you choose to log in or share content using these platform’s integration on our site.
Product Information: Details about the products you show interest in or purchase from us, including preferences and customization options.

We collect this data through various methods: user input forms, account settings, order processes, analytics tools, browser cookies, and third-party service providers.

Cookies

To enhance your experience and improve our services, we use cookies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device to remember your preferences, track sessions, and collect analytics data. They are categorized as:

Strictly Necessary: Essential for the basic functions of our website or app, such as enabling login and navigation.
Preference: Customized settings and preferences you choose for a personalized experience.
Analytics: Used by us and third-party services to collect aggregated data about user behavior on our platform for analytics and performance measurement.

Users can manage their cookie choices through our Cookie Manager, allowing them to control non-essential cookies.

Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected for, or as required by law. Once the purpose is fulfilled, we securely delete or anonymize the data. This process ensures that your information is not stored indefinitely without a valid reason.

Security Measures

We have implemented robust security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These include:

Encryption of communication and data transfer.
Engagement of secure third-party processing services.
Regular security audits and updates to comply with industry standards.
Training our staff on data protection best practices.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors, and we urge parents or legal guardians to supervise their child’s online activities.

Your Rights

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

Access, rectification, or erasure of your data.
Restriction or object to the processing of your data.
Portability of your data, allowing you to move it between services.
Right not to be subject to automated decision-making processes.
The right to withdraw consent at any time (if applicable).

To exercise these rights, please contact our privacy team using the details provided below. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws.

Changes to Policy

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy at any time. Any changes will be effectively immediately upon posting on our website, and we encourage you to review this page periodically for updates.

Contact Information

For inquiries related to privacy, data requests, or unsubscription, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Address: [Provide physical address]

We value your trust in our commitment to privacy and data protection.