Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://license-plate-privacy.vin-verifier.com (hereinafter referred to as “License Plate Privacy,” “we,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This comprehensive Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, handling, and protection of information from our users, in adherence to various international privacy laws and regulations, including but not limited to:

  • Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
  • Quebec Law 25 on the protection of personal data in the private sector
  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union
  • Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD) in Brazil
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the subsequent California Consumer Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
  • Colorado Privacy Act (CPA)
  • Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA)
  • Connecticut Transactional Data Privacy Act (CTDPA)
  • Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)
  • Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) in South Africa

Scope

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

  1. Our official website at https://license-plate-privacy.vin-verifier.com.
  2. Any mobile or desktop applications developed and maintained by us.
  3. Services offered through our platform, such as user accounts, data verification, and related functionality.
  4. Interactions between users and our team via email, phone, or text messages.

Please note that this policy does not extend to third-party websites, applications, or services accessible through links on our platform. These external entities have their own privacy policies governing the collection and use of user data, and we encourage you to review them before engaging with such services.

Processing Activities

This Privacy Policy guides how we interact with users when:

  1. You register and use our applications or services as an authorized user.
  2. You visit our websites linked to this policy.
  3. You subscribe to receive communications from us, including newsletters, promotional emails, phone calls, or text messages (SMS).

Personal Data Collection

We collect diverse types of personal data to provide and improve our services. These include:

  1. Account Information: Details associated with your user account, such as username, email address, and password hash.
  2. Payment Information: Credit card numbers, billing addresses, and other financial data required for transaction processing.
  3. Financial Information: Transaction history and accounting records related to our services.
  4. Purchase Information: Items purchased, quantities, dates of purchase, and associated costs.
  5. Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique device identifiers, IP addresses, and mobile network information.
  6. Location Data: Geographic coordinates and location-based services data.
  7. Feedback: Comments, reviews, and responses provided by users regarding our products and services.
  8. Social Media Information: User profiles, posts, and interactions from social media platforms when you choose to connect them with your License Plate Privacy account.
  9. Product Information: Details about the products or services you access or purchase through our platform.

We collect this data through direct user input, form submissions, browsing activities, and automated technologies like cookies and tracking pixels. Additionally, we may receive personal data from third parties who assist us in providing services, always adhering to their respective privacy policies.

Cookies

We employ cookies to enhance your experience and analyze website performance. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that serve various purposes:

  1. Strictly Necessary: These ensure basic functions of our website, such as enabling secure login.
  2. Preference: Customizing user preferences and settings.
  3. Analytics: Providing insights into how users interact with our site for improvement.

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

Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary or required by law. The specific retention periods vary based on the type of data and the purposes for collection:

  • Account information and transaction records are typically kept for as long as your account is active, and for a reasonable period after that to comply with legal obligations.
  • Financial and payment data may be stored for tax or accounting requirements, generally up to 7 years.
  • Location and log data might be retained for a shorter duration to improve services but not beyond what is necessary for the purpose.

Once the retention period elapses or when data is no longer needed for the identified purposes, we securely delete or anonymize the information.

Security Measures

We prioritize the protection of user data through robust security measures:

  • Implementing encryption for data at rest and in transit to safeguard sensitive information.
  • Engaging reputable third-party processors who adhere to strict data security standards.
  • Regularly updating our security protocols to address emerging threats.

Children’s Privacy

We do not intentionally collect personal data from children under the age of 18. Our services are designed for a general audience, and we encourage parents or guardians to supervise their child’s online activities.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction and local privacy laws, you may have various rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: The right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: Correcting inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
  • Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Deleting or anonymizing your personal data under certain circumstances.
  • Restriction: Limiting the processing of your personal data in specific situations.
  • Portability: Receiving your personal data in a structured, commonly used format and transferring it to another controller.
  • Objection: Opposing the processing of your data for legitimate interests or direct marketing purposes.
  • Non-Discrimination: The right to be free from discriminatory decisions based on personal data.
  • Filing Appeals/Complaints: Submitting complaints to supervisory authorities and seeking legal remedies.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our privacy team at your earliest convenience. We will respond to your requests in a timely manner, as per applicable laws.

Changes to Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effectively immediately upon posting on our website, and we encourage users to review it periodically for the latest information.

Contact Information

For privacy-related inquiries, unsubscribe requests, or general data-related questions, please contact us:

We are dedicated to resolving any concerns you may have about our privacy practices.