Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://smog-check-for-registration.dmv-california.com (hereafter referred to as “Smog Check for Registration” or “we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy details how we collect, store, use, and safeguard information about our users in compliance with various international privacy laws, including but not limited to:

  • Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
  • Quebec Law 25 on the protection of personal information in the private sector
  • The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union
  • Brazil’s Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD)
  • California’s Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and its updated version, the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2022 (CPRA)
  • Colorado’s Consumer Protection Act (CPA)
  • Utah’s Consumer Sales and Service Act (UCPA)
  • Connecticut’s Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA)
  • Virginia’s 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:

Please note that this policy does not extend to third-party platforms, websites, applications, or services accessible via links or integrations on our site. These entities have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them before providing any personal information.

Processing Activities

This Privacy Policy guides how we interact with users who:

  • Utilize our applications and services as authorized users
  • Visit and engage with our websites linked to this policy
  • Subscribe to receive communications from us, such as newsletters, emails, phone calls, or text messages (SMS)

Personal Data Collection

We collect various categories of personal data to enhance your user experience, improve our services, and comply with legal requirements. These include:

  • Account Information: This includes user names, email addresses, passwords, and account settings.
  • Payment Information: Details related to payment methods you use on our platform.
  • Financial Information: Transaction history, purchase amounts, and billing addresses for processing payments.
  • Purchase Information: Items bought, order numbers, and associated details.
  • Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique device IDs, IP addresses, and mobile phone numbers for user tracking and service delivery.
  • Location Data: Geographic coordinates and location services data to provide location-based services.
  • Feedback: Responses, reviews, and comments provided by users to improve our products and services.
  • Social Media Information: Data from social media platforms when you interact with us through these channels.
  • Product Information: Details about products viewed, searched for, or purchased on our site.

We collect this data through various means: user input forms, account settings, online interactions, automated technologies (such as cookies and device fingerprinting), and third-party service providers who assist us in processing personal data.

Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and for analytics purposes. Cookies are small text files stored on your browser that enable us to:

  • Strictly Necessary: Ensure basic functions of our website, such as login sessions and form submissions.
  • Preference: Remember user preferences and settings to provide a personalized experience.
  • Analytics: Track site usage, analyze trends, and understand user behavior to improve our services.

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

Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, plus additional time as required by law. Once the retention period expires or when the purpose changes, we securely delete or anonymize the data in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

Security Measures

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

  • Encryption: We use encryption for data at rest and in transit to protect sensitive information.
  • Secure Third-Party Processing: We engage trusted third-party service providers who comply with strict data security standards to process data on our behalf.

Children’s Privacy

We do not intentionally collect personal data from children under 18 years of age. If you believe we have collected such data by mistake, please contact us using the information provided below, and we will take immediate steps to rectify the issue.

Your Rights

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

  • Access and rectification
  • Erasure or right to be forgotten
  • Restriction of processing
  • Data portability
  • Objection to processing
  • Non-discrimination
  • The right to file appeals or complaints with supervisory authorities

To exercise these rights or if you have any data-related queries, please reach out to our privacy team using the contact details provided below.

Changes to Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage users to review it periodically for the latest information.

Contact Information

For any questions regarding privacy, data requests, unsubscriptions, or other inquiries, please contact us:

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