Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

At https://brake-systems.vin-verifier.com (hereafter referred to as “Brake Systems,” “we,” or “our”), we prioritize the privacy and security of your personal information. This comprehensive Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, storage, and management of data, ensuring 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
  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union (EU)
  • Brazil’s General Data Protection Law (LGPD)
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) and Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) in the United States
  • Utah, Connecticut, Virginia, South Africa’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (POPIA), and other relevant state and regional privacy laws.

Scope

This policy covers all aspects of our website (https://brake-systems.vin-verifier.com), applications, online services, and products offered by Brake Systems. It is important to be aware that this policy does not extend to third-party platforms or services accessed through links on our site, which have their own privacy policies governing data collection and usage.

Processing Activities

This Privacy Policy governs your interactions with Brake Systems when:

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

Personal Data Collection

Brake Systems collects various types of personal data, which can include:

  1. Account Information: Details related to your user account creation and management.
  2. Payment Information: Data required for processing payments, such as card details and billing addresses.
  3. Financial Information: Financial records and transaction history (if applicable).
  4. Purchase Information: Details about products or services you’ve purchased from us.
  5. Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers from your mobile device, used to enhance user experience.
  6. Location Data: Geographic data provided by your device for location-based services.
  7. Feedback: Opinions and comments shared by users through surveys or direct feedback forms.
  8. Social Media Information: Data obtained from social media platforms when you interact with our content or engage with us on these platforms.
  9. Product Information: Preferences, reviews, and interactions related to our products.

We collect this data through various methods, including manual input by users, automated technologies within our applications, and third-party services that provide us with aggregated user information (subject to their privacy policies).

Cookies

Brake Systems employs cookies to enhance user experience and gather analytics. Cookies can be categorized as:

  1. Strictly Necessary: Essential for navigating our website and using its core features.
  2. Preference: Used to remember your preferences and settings.
  3. Analytics: Help us analyze website traffic and user behavior, providing insights for improvement.

Users have the option to manage non-essential cookies through our Cookie Manager, allowing them to customize their cookie preferences.

Retention and Deletion

The duration for which we retain personal data is dependent on the purpose of its collection and the requirements of applicable laws. Once the data is no longer needed for these purposes, it will be securely deleted or anonymized in accordance with our data retention policies.

Security Measures

We have implemented robust organizational and technical safeguards to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encrypted communication channels and the engagement of secure third-party processing partners who adhere to strict data protection standards.

Children’s Privacy

Brake Systems does not intentionally collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 18. If you believe we have collected such data by mistake, please contact us, and we will take immediate steps to rectify the issue.

Your Rights

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

  • Access: The right to request access to your personal data held by us.
  • Rectification: Correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
  • Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Deletion of your personal data under specific circumstances.
  • Restriction: Limitation on the processing of your personal data in certain situations.
  • Portability: The right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.
  • Objection: Ability to object to the processing of your data for specific purposes.
  • Non-Discrimination: You cannot be subject to automated individual decision-making that significantly affects you.
  • Appeals/Complaints: Right to file appeals or complaints with relevant supervisory authorities.

To exercise these rights or if you have any data-related queries, please contact our dedicated privacy team via email at [email protected] or by post to the address provided on our website.

Changes to Policy

Brake Systems reserves 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 this policy periodically for the latest information on data protection practices.

Contact Information

For any questions, requests for access or correction of personal data, or if you have concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: