Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://boating-accidents-personal-injuries.scoopsurge.com (hereafter referred to as “Boating Accidents Personal Injuries,” “we,” or “our”). We are dedicated to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, storage, access, and processing of personal data in adherence to various global 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 electronic documents
  • 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/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:

  1. Our official website at https://boating-accidents-personal-injuries.scoopsurge.com
  2. All applications and services offered through our platform
  3. Interactions with users through various channels, such as emails, phone calls, texts (SMS), and social media platforms
  4. Any third-party tools or services accessed via links on our website, although these are subject to their respective privacy policies

Processing Activities

This policy outlines the practices related to:

  1. Using our applications and services as an authorized user
  2. Visiting websites linked to this Privacy Policy
  3. Engaging with communications from us, including newsletters, promotional materials, customer support interactions, and more

Personal Data Collection

We collect a range of personal data, which can be categorized into several types:

  1. Account Information: Details related to your user account creation and maintenance, such as usernames, passwords, and registration data.
  2. Payment Information: Data necessary for processing transactions, including credit/debit card numbers, expiration dates, and billing addresses.
  3. Financial Information: Records of financial transactions, payment histories, and banking details (where applicable).
  4. Purchase Information: Details about products or services purchased from us, such as order history, shipping addresses, and product preferences.
  5. Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers associated with your mobile device when you access our services on mobile platforms.
  6. Location Data: Information about your geographical location, obtained through GPS or other tracking technologies.
  7. Feedback and Reviews: Personal insights, comments, and ratings provided by users to enhance our services.
  8. Social Media Information: Data from social media platforms when you choose to connect your accounts with us for seamless experiences.
  9. Product Information: Details about products you have shown interest in or purchased, including preferences and customization options.

We collect this data through various methods: user input forms, account settings, browsing interactions, automated technologies (such as cookies), and third-party providers who assist us in gathering and processing personal information.

Cookies

We employ cookies to enhance your experience on our website and for analytical purposes:

  1. Strictly Necessary Cookies: These ensure basic functionalities of our website, such as login sessions and shopping carts.
  2. Preference Cookies: Used to remember user preferences and settings to provide a personalized experience.
  3. Analytics Cookies: Help us analyze user behavior and improve our services by tracking anonymous data, including page visits, unique visitors, and referral sources.

Users have the option to control non-essential cookies through our Cookie Manager, allowing them to customize their privacy settings.

Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, plus an additional period to comply with legal obligations. Once the retention period expires or when the purpose is achieved, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction and local data protection laws, you have certain rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: The right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: The right to have inaccurate or incomplete data corrected.
  • Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): The right to request the deletion of your personal data, under certain circumstances.
  • Restriction: The right to restrict the processing of your data in specific situations.
  • Portability: The right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format and to transfer it to another controller.
  • Objection: The right to object to the processing of your data for specific purposes.
  • Non-Discrimination: The right to be free from discrimination when exercising any of your data protection rights.

To exercise these rights or if you have any data-related queries, please contact our Data Protection Officer using the details provided below.

Changes to Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any modifications will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage users to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your personal information.

Contact Information

For any questions, comments, requests, or complaints related to privacy or data protection, please contact us:

We are committed to addressing your concerns and ensuring a transparent and secure user experience.