Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://black-cars.152news.com (referred to as “Black Cars,” “we,” or “our” throughout this policy). 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, storage, use, and disclosure of personal information in alignment with various international privacy laws, including but not limited to:

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

Scope

This policy applies to all aspects of our online presence, including but not limited to our website (https://black-cars.152news.com), mobile applications, online services, and products offered under the Black Cars brand. However, please note that this policy does not extend to third-party platforms or services accessed through links on our site. Each of these third-party entities has its own privacy policies governing their data collection and usage practices, so we encourage you to review those policies separately.

Processing Activities

This Privacy Policy guides your interactions with us in the following scenarios:

  1. Using Our Services: When you utilize any of our applications or services as an authorized user, we collect and process personal information necessary for service delivery.
  2. Visiting Our Websites: All visits to our websites linked to this policy are tracked to improve website functionality and user experience.
  3. Communications: We may reach out to you via email, phone calls, or SMS messages, which also falls under the scope of data processing outlined in this policy.

Personal Data Collection

We collect various types of personal information for different purposes:

  • Account Information: This includes your user name, password (hashed and salted), and account settings.
  • Payment Details: We securely store payment information such as credit/debit card numbers, expiration dates, and CVV codes for processing transactions.
  • Financial Data: We may collect financial records to facilitate payments, billing, and accounting processes.
  • Purchase Information: Details about your purchases, including products or services acquired through our platform.
  • Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique device identifiers (UDIDs) or mobile phone numbers used for authentication and service personalization.
  • Location Data: With your consent, we may access your location data to provide personalized content or services.
  • Feedback and Reviews: Personal information provided when you share feedback, reviews, or ratings on our platform.
  • Social Media Information: Data obtained from social media platforms when you choose to log in through your social media account.
  • Product Details: Any information related to products you browse or purchase, including product preferences and usage patterns.

We collect this data through multiple channels: user input forms, direct interactions with our applications, automated tracking technologies (like cookies), and third-party service providers who assist us in data collection.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device to enhance user experience and provide analytics insights. We use cookies categorized as:

  • Strictly Necessary: Essential for website functionality and performance.
  • Preference Cookies: Remember user preferences and settings.
  • Analytics Cookies: Collect anonymous data about visitors, including page views, unique visitors, and referral sources, to understand and improve our platform.

Users can manage their cookie preferences through our Cookie Manager, allowing them to control which types of cookies they allow.

Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, plus an additional period required by law or for legitimate business interests. Once the retention period expires, we securely delete or anonymize the data to ensure your privacy.

Your Rights (Depending on Location)

The rights available to you may vary based on your jurisdiction:

  • Access and Rectification: You have the right to request access to your personal information held by us and to request corrections if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
  • Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): In certain jurisdictions, you can ask for the deletion of your data if there are no legitimate grounds for retaining it.
  • Restriction: You may restrict the processing of your personal data in specific circumstances, such as disputing its accuracy or legality.
  • Data Portability: Some regions allow you to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used format, and transfer it to another controller.
  • Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your data for specific purposes, including direct marketing.
  • Non-Discrimination: You cannot be discriminated against for exercising your data protection rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer using the details provided in the “Contact Us” section below. We will respond to your requests within a reasonable timeframe and as required by applicable law.

Changes to Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our website, and we encourage you to review this page periodically for updates.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy, data protection, or this policy, please contact us: