Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://shed-suppliers-bendigo.thebestlocalpro.com (hereafter referred to as “Shed Suppliers Bendigo” or “we”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This comprehensive Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, disclosure, and management of personal data in adherence to various international privacy laws, including:

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

Scope

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

  1. Our official website at https://shed-suppliers-bendigo.thebestlocalpro.com
  2. Any mobile applications or services associated with our brand
  3. All interactive features and services offered through our platforms
  4. Any links to third-party sites within our services, though these sites operate under their own privacy policies

Processing Activities

This policy outlines the ways in which your personal data is processed when:

  1. You utilize any of our applications or services as an authorized user.
  2. You visit and interact with our websites linked to this Privacy Policy.
  3. You engage with us through communications channels, such as newsletters, emails, phone calls, or texts/SMS messages.

Personal Data Collection

We collect various categories of personal data, including:

  1. Account Information: Details related to your registration and account creation, such as user name, email address, and password.
  2. Payment Information: Transaction details required for processing purchases, including credit/debit card numbers, expiration dates, and billing addresses.
  3. Financial Information: Data associated with your financial transactions, bank accounts, or payment history (anonymized where possible).
  4. Purchase Information: Details of products or services you have purchased, including order numbers, quantities, and delivery addresses.
  5. Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique device IDs, IP addresses, and browser types to enhance user experience.
  6. Location Data: Geographic data used for location-based services, which we collect with your consent.
  7. Feedback: Responses provided through surveys, reviews, or direct feedback forms.
  8. Social Media Information: Content shared publicly on social media platforms when you interact with our official accounts.
  9. Product Information: Details about products you have viewed or interacted with on our site, including preferences and customization options.

We collect this data through:

  • User input forms and profile settings
  • Automated tracking technologies, such as cookies and web beacons
  • Third-party services that provide us with aggregated or de-identified data (in compliance with their privacy policies)

Cookies

Shed Suppliers Bendigo uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website performance. Cookies are small text files stored on your device and categorized as:

  1. Strictly Necessary: Essential for navigating our site and providing basic functionality.
  2. Preference: Remembering user preferences, such as language settings or display options.
  3. Analytics: Tracking site usage, gathering statistical data, and improving our services.

Users can manage non-essential cookies through our Cookie Manager, allowing them to restrict or delete specific types of cookies.

Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data for the duration required by law or for legitimate business purposes, including:

  • Completing transactions and providing requested services
  • Maintaining user accounts and profiles
  • Personalizing content and advertising based on user preferences
  • Conducting market research and analytics
  • Complying with tax, accounting, and legal obligations

Once the data is no longer needed for these purposes, we delete or anonymize it to prevent re-identification.

Security Measures

We have implemented robust security measures to safeguard your personal data:

  • Encryption of data during transmission and storage
  • Secure third-party processing partners who adhere to strict privacy standards
  • Access controls and employee training on data protection practices
  • Regular security audits and penetration testing

Children’s Privacy

Shed Suppliers Bendigo does not intentionally collect or store personal information from children under the age of 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected such data, please contact us using the details provided in this policy, and we will take prompt action to delete it.

Your Rights

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

  • Access to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectification to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure (or ‘right to be forgotten’) to delete your data from our systems.
  • Restriction on processing for specific purposes.
  • Portability to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format and transfer it to another controller.
  • Objection to the processing of your data for direct marketing purposes.
  • Non-discrimination for exercising your data protection rights.

To exercise these rights or make inquiries related to your data, please contact our privacy team using the details provided below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and assist you in accordance with applicable laws.

Changes to Policy

Shed Suppliers Bendigo reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes made will be reflected on this page, and we encourage users to review it periodically for updates.

Contact Information

For any questions regarding privacy, data protection, or this policy, please contact us:

We value your trust in our commitment to protecting your privacy. By using our services, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.