Privacy Policy
At http://community-security-initiatives.trustedstandard.com (the Company or we), your privacy and data protection are of utmost importance. This Privacy Policy details our practices for managing personal data, in compliance with various international privacy regulations such as Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), Quebec Law 25, the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Brazil’s Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados Pessoais (LGPD), California’s California Consumer Privacy Act/California Privacy Rights Act (CCPA/CPRA), Colorado’s Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), Utah’s Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA), Connecticut’s Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA), Virginia’s Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), and others.
Scope
This privacy policy is applicable to all activities on our website, applications, services, and products. Please note that this policy does not apply to external platforms, applications, products, or services that you may access through links on our platform, each of which has its own privacy policy.
Processing Activities
Our processing activities cover various scenarios where you interact with us:
- As an authorized user of our applications and services
- When visiting our websites that reference this Privacy Statement
- Upon receiving communications from us, including newsletters, emails, calls, or SMS/text messages
Personal Data Collection
We collect a range of personal data to provide and improve our services. This includes:
- Account information to manage your access to our services
- Payment information for transaction processing
- Financial details necessary for service subscriptions or purchases
- Purchase history to tailor our services to your preferences
- Mobile device identifiers for improved user experience and analytics
- Location data where relevant to the services provided
- Feedback you provide to help us improve
- Social media information if connected with our services
- Product information related to the use of our products or services
We gather this information through various means, including direct user input, interactions with our services, and automated technologies such as cookies. Additionally, we may receive personal data from third parties who have obtained your consent or are otherwise legally entitled to share it with us, in accordance with their privacy policies.
Cookies
We use cookies on our website to enhance user experience and for analytics purposes. These cookies can be categorized as Strictly Necessary, Preference, and Analytics. You have the option to manage your cookie preferences via our Cookie Manager.
Retention and Deletion
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal requirements. Once these purposes are fulfilled and legal obligations met, we take steps to delete or anonymize the data in a secure manner.
Security Measures
To safeguard your personal data, we implement organizational safeguards and security measures. These include encrypted communication channels and the use of third-party processing services that adhere to high privacy standards.
Children’s Privacy
We are committed to protecting the privacy of children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children in this age group without obtaining verifiable parental consent.
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you have rights pertaining to:
- Accessing and receiving a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Rectifying any inaccurate or incomplete personal data
- Erasing your personal data, where applicable
- Restricting the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances
- Transferring your personal data to another controller, where feasible
- Objecting to our processing of your personal data, including for marketing purposes
- Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
- Filing an appeal or complaint with us or relevant supervisory authorities
- Withdrawing consent at any time, where processing is based on consent
To exercise these rights, please reach out to our privacy team.
Changes to Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of any such changes by posting the new policy on our website.
Contact Information
For any inquiries, unsubscribe requests, or data-related concerns, please contact us at [email protected] or via written correspondence to our address as provided on our website. Your privacy and the protection of your personal data are of paramount importance to us.