Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for https://pet-sitting-and-dog-walking.thebestlocalpro.com

Introduction

Welcome to https://pet-sitting-and-dog-walking.thebestlocalpro.com (referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our” throughout this policy). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information when you use our services, visit our websites, or interact with us through various channels. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to PIPEDA (Canada), Law 25 (Quebec), GDPR (EU), LGPD (Brazil), CCPA/CPRA (California), CPA (Colorado), UCPA (Utah), CTDPA (Connecticut), VCDPA (Virginia), POPIA (South Africa), and other relevant data protection laws.

Scope

This policy covers all aspects of our online presence, including but not limited to, our website, mobile applications, online services, and any interactive features provided through these platforms. Please note that this policy does not extend to third-party websites, applications, or services linked from our platform. These third-party entities have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them before providing any personal data.

Processing Activities

This Privacy Policy applies when:

  1. You register an account or use our services as an authorized user.
  2. You visit our websites, including https://pet-sitting-and-dog-walking.thebestlocalpro.com and its subdomains.
  3. You subscribe to receive newsletters, promotional emails, phone calls, text messages (SMS), or any other form of communication from us.

Personal Data Collection

We collect various types of personal information to enhance your experience with our services:

  • Account Information: Details related to your user account creation and management, including username, email address, password (hashed and salted).
  • Payment Information: Cardholder name, card number, expiration date, CVV/CVC code, billing address for processing payments.
  • Financial Information: Bank account details, investment portfolios, or other financial records required to facilitate transactions or services.
  • Purchase Information: Items purchased from our platform, purchase history, and transaction IDs.
  • Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique device identifiers, IP addresses, mobile phone numbers for push notifications and user preferences.
  • Location Data: GPS coordinates and location services data to provide location-based services.
  • Feedback and Reviews: Comments, ratings, and reviews you submit about our services or products.
  • Social Media Information: If you log in or connect your social media accounts with us, we may collect information from those platforms (e.g., name, profile picture, connections).
  • Product Information: Details about products or services you show interest in, including preferences and customization options.

We obtain this data through direct user input, interactions with our systems, and automated technologies, such as web analytics tools. Additionally, we may receive personal information from third parties who assist us in providing our services, always adhering to their privacy policies and our internal data protection standards.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies, pixel tags, and other similar technologies for several purposes:

  • Strictly Necessary: These ensure basic functions of our website, such as enabling secure log-in sessions and remembering user preferences.
  • Preferences: Cookies store your customization settings, language preferences, and ad choices to personalize your experience.
  • Analytics: We use analytics cookies to gather insights into how users interact with our site, helping us improve its performance and usability.

Users have the option to control non-essential (tracking) cookies through our Cookie Manager or by adjusting their browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact your user experience on our platform.

Data Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary, considering legal requirements, tax/accounting needs, dispute resolution, and to enhance our services. Upon no longer requiring this data, we securely delete or anonymize it.

Security Measures

Implementing robust security measures is vital to safeguard your personal information. We employ industry-standard encryption for data in transit and at rest. Additionally, we engage trusted third-party processors who adhere to strict data protection guidelines to assist us in processing payments, hosting services, and other operational tasks.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect or store personal data from individuals in this age group.

Your Rights (Subject to Local Laws)

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

  • Access, Correction, and Deletion
  • Data Portability
  • Objection to Processing
  • Right to Restrict Processing
  • Non-Discrimination (in processing decisions)
  • Filing Appeals/Complaints
  • Withdrawing Consent

To exercise these rights or have any data-related queries, please contact our privacy team using the details provided in the ‘Contact Information’ section below. We will respond promptly and within the timeframes prescribed by applicable laws.

Changes to Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our website, with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any modifications.

Contact Information

For privacy-related inquiries, unsubscription requests, or if you have any questions regarding our data practices, please reach out to us: