Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

At https://general-contractors.hotscoop.net (hereafter referred to as “General Contractors” or “we”), we are dedicated to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This comprehensive Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, storage, access, and handling of personal data 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
  • The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union (EU)
  • Brazil’s General Data Protection Law (LGPD)
  • California’s Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), California, USA
  • Colorado’s Privacy Act (CPA)
  • Utah’s Consumer Sales Privacy Act (UCPA)
  • Connecticut’s Connecticut Transparency and Accountability of Data (CTDPA)
  • Virginia’s Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)
  • South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)

Scope

This privacy policy is applicable to all aspects of our online presence, including but not limited to:

Please note that this policy does not cover third-party platforms, applications, or services accessed through links on our site. These external entities have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them before providing any personal data.

Processing Activities

This policy outlines the practices when users:

  • Utilize our applications and services as authorized users
  • Visit websites linked to this Privacy Policy
  • Engage with us through communications like newsletters, emails, phone calls, or text messages (SMS)

Personal Data Collection

We collect a range of personal data, which can include:

  • Account Information: Details related to your user account creation and management.
  • Payment Information: Credit card details, billing addresses, and transaction history for processing payments.
  • Financial Information: Bank account numbers and financial records for financial transactions and services.
  • Purchase Information: Product or service purchases, including order details and delivery addresses.
  • Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique device IDs, IP addresses, and browser types to enhance user experience.
  • Location Data: Geographic coordinates and location-based services data when you interact with our location-enabled services.
  • Feedback: Responses to surveys, feedback forms, or product reviews.
  • Social Media Information: User profiles, posts, and interactions shared on social media platforms linked to our accounts.
  • Product Information: Details about products or services that we offer and your interactions with them.

We gather this data through direct user input, interactions with our systems, and automated technologies such as cookies and tracking pixels. Additionally, third parties may share personal data with us, but they are bound by their respective privacy policies.

Cookies

We employ cookies to enhance user experience and for analytics purposes. Cookies can be categorized as:

  • Strictly Necessary: Essential for navigating our site and providing basic functionalities.
  • Preference: Remembering user preferences and settings to personalize content.
  • Analytics: Collecting aggregated data for improving our services and understanding user behavior.

Users have control over non-essential cookies through our Cookie Manager, allowing them to customize their cookie preferences.

Retention and Deletion

The duration we retain personal data depends on the purpose of its collection. We keep data as long as necessary for legal compliance, tax/accounting requirements, or to fulfill contractual obligations. Once these purposes are met, we securely delete or anonymize the data.

Security Measures

We have implemented robust organizational and technical safeguards to protect personal data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:

  • Encryption for secure data transmission and storage.
  • Engaging trusted third-party processing partners who adhere to strict security standards.

Children’s Privacy

General Contractors does not intentionally collect or seek to obtain personal data from children under the age of 18 (or such other age as specified by local law). Our services are not directed towards minors, and we encourage parents or guardians to supervise their children’s online activities.

Your Rights

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

  • Access to your data and information about its use.
  • Correction or rectification of inaccurate data.
  • Erasure (or the right to be forgotten) under certain circumstances.
  • Restriction or suppression of processing.
  • Data portability, allowing you to transfer your data to another controller.
  • Objection to the processing of your data for specific purposes.
  • Non-discrimination for exercising your data protection rights.

To exercise these rights or have any data-related queries, please contact our privacy team at [email protected] or via written correspondence to:

[Privacy Team Contact Details]

Changes to Policy

We reserve the right to update and modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on our website with an updated revision date. We encourage users to review this policy periodically to stay informed about their data protection and privacy rights.

Contact Information

For any inquiries, unsubscribe requests, or to exercise your data privacy rights, please contact us:

We are committed to addressing your concerns and ensuring the security of your personal information.