Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://shed-9.thebestlocalpro.com (referred to as “Shed-9” or “we”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, handling, storage, and processing of personal information 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
  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union
  • Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD) of Brazil
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and its updated version, the California Consumer Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
  • Colorado Privacy Act (CPA)
  • Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA)
  • Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CDTPA)
  • Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)
  • Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa, and more.

Scope

This policy covers all aspects of our website (https://shed-9.thebestlocalpro.com), applications, services, and products offered by Shed-9. However, it is important to emphasize that this policy does not extend to third-party platforms, applications, or services accessed through links on our site, as these have their own privacy policies governing data collection and usage.

Processing Activities

This Privacy Policy guides interactions when:

  • You use any of our applications or services, becoming an authorized user under our terms.
  • You visit any websites linked to this Privacy Statement.
  • You receive communications from us, including newsletters, emails, phone calls, or text/SMS messages.

Personal Data Collection

We collect diverse types of personal data, which include:

  • Account Information: Details required to create and manage your account with us.
  • Payment Information: Data related to your payment methods for purchasing our services or products.
  • Financial Information: This may include transaction records, billing addresses, and other financial details processed through secure third-party payment gateways.
  • Purchase Information: Records of your purchases, order history, and product preferences.
  • Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers from your mobile device, such as IP addresses, mobile phone numbers, or device IDs.
  • Location Data: Geographic data collected when you interact with our services, helping us provide location-based services (if enabled by you).
  • Feedback and Reviews: Your comments, reviews, and suggestions to improve our products and services.
  • Social Media Information: Data from social media platforms when users choose to connect their accounts for seamless access or sharing.
  • Product Information: Details about the products you browse, purchase, or interact with on our platform.

We collect this data through various means: user input forms, account settings, interactions with our applications and services, automated technologies (like cookies), and third parties who provide us with aggregated or de-identified personal data, all in compliance with their respective privacy policies.

Cookies

Shed-9 uses cookies to enhance your experience on our website and for analytics purposes. Cookies are small text files stored on your browser that serve various functions:

  • Strictly Necessary: These ensure basic functionalities of the website, such as remembering user preferences and maintaining session integrity.
  • Preference: Cookies in this category remember your settings and choices to provide a personalized experience.
  • Analytics: Used by our analytics providers to collect aggregated data about interactions with our websites, helping us understand user behavior.

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

Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes collected, which may include:

  • Fulfilling your requests or transactions.
  • Providing and improving our services.
  • Complying with legal obligations.
  • Conducting research and analytics.

Once the retention period expires or when the purpose is fulfilled, we delete or anonymize the data to ensure it no longer identifies individuals.

Security Measures

Shed-9 employs robust organizational safeguards and security measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. This includes:

  • Encryption of sensitive data during transmission and storage.
  • Engaging secure third-party processing partners who adhere to strict privacy standards.
  • Implementing physical, technical, and administrative controls to safeguard our systems and data.

Children’s Privacy

Shed-9 does not intentionally collect personal data from children under the age of 18. If we learn that we have collected such data, we will take steps to delete it as soon as possible. We encourage parents and legal guardians to supervise their child’s online activities and use of our services.

Your Rights

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

  • Access to your data and its usage.
  • Rectification or correction of inaccurate data.
  • Erasure (also known as the ‘right to be forgotten’).
  • Restriction on processing.
  • Data portability.
  • Objection to certain uses of your data.
  • Non-discrimination in our services.

You can exercise these rights by contacting our privacy team at your convenience. We will respond to your requests within a reasonable timeframe, as per applicable regulations.

Changes to Policy

Shed-9 reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time, and we will post the updated version on our website. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information.

Contact Information

For any questions regarding privacy, data practices, unsubscription requests, or if you have concerns about your data, please contact us:

We appreciate your trust in Shed-9, and we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of privacy protection.