Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for https://compact-personal-alarm-for-students.selfsecure.net

Introduction

At https://compact-personal-alarm-for-students.selfsecure.net (referred to as “Compact Personal Alarm for Students,” “we,” or “our”), we prioritize the protection of your privacy and data security. This comprehensive Privacy Policy details our practices regarding the collection, storage, and handling of personal information in alignment with various international privacy laws, including:

  • Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
  • Quebec Law 25
  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union
  • Brazil’s General Data Protection Law (LGPD)
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) and Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) in the United States
  • Utah Consumer Sales Practice Act (UCPA), Connecticut’s Consumer Transfer Data Protection Act (CTDPA), Virginia’s Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), and others.

Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to all aspects of our online presence, including but not limited to:

  1. Our official website at https://compact-personal-alarm-for-students.selfsecure.net
  2. All applications, services, and digital products offered under the Compact Personal Alarm for Students brand
  3. Interactions between users and our online platforms, whether as authorized users or visitors
  4. Communication channels initiated by us, such as newsletters, emails, telephone calls, and text messages (SMS)

Important Note: This policy does not extend to third-party services or platforms accessible through links on our website. These entities have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them before using such services.

Processing Activities

This Privacy Policy outlines our practices when:

  1. You utilize our applications and services as an authorized user.
  2. You visit any of our websites linked to this policy.
  3. You engage with us through communications, including but not limited to newsletters, emails, calls, or SMS messages.

Personal Data Collection

We collect various categories of personal data, which can include:

  1. Account Information: Details required to create and manage your user account, such as usernames, passwords, email addresses, and profile preferences.
  2. Payment Information: Credit card details, billing addresses, and payment history for processing transactions.
  3. Financial Information: Bank account information (if linked for direct debits or other financial services) and investment portfolio data (if provided).
  4. Purchase Information: Records of products or services purchased from us, including quantities, dates, and transaction amounts.
  5. Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique device identifiers, IP addresses, and mobile phone numbers (with consent) for analytics and service improvement.
  6. Location Data: Geolocation information collected when you use our location-based services (with your consent).
  7. Feedback: Reviews, ratings, comments, and suggestions provided by users to enhance our products and services.
  8. Social Media Information: Publicly available data from social media platforms when users interact with us through these channels.
  9. Product Information: Details about the products you view or purchase on our site, including product preferences and browsing history.

We gather this data through multiple sources: user input forms, account settings, transactions, device tracking, analytics tools, feedback surveys, social media integration, and third-party providers.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your browser by websites to enhance user experience and enable certain functionalities. Our use of cookies includes:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: These ensure basic functions like login, session management, and security.
  • Preference Cookies: Used to remember settings, language preferences, and ad personalization.
  • Analytics Cookies: Track website usage for performance metrics, user behavior analysis, and analytics reporting.

Users can manage their cookie choices through our Cookie Manager, which provides control over non-essential cookies.

Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary or required by law. The retention periods vary depending on the type of data and its purpose:

  • Account information and transaction records are typically kept for the duration of your active account and for a period after account closure to address disputes or legal claims.
  • Financial and payment information is retained for tax, accounting, and fraud prevention purposes, adhering to applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Location data and analytics may be stored indefinitely but anonymized to prevent direct identification.

When data is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymize it from our systems.

Your Rights (Geographical Dependence)

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

  • Access: The right to request access to the personal data we hold about you and to receive information on how it is being processed.
  • Rectification: The right to request corrections if your personal data is inaccurate or incomplete.
  • Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): The right, under certain circumstances, to request the deletion of your personal data.
  • Restriction: The right to request restriction or suppression of processing for specific purposes.
  • Data 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 personal data for specific or direct marketing purposes.
  • Non-Discrimination: The right to be free from discrimination when exercising any of your data rights.

To exercise these rights, please contact our Data Privacy Team via email at [email protected] or by post to our registered address. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Changes to Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any modifications will be reflected on this page, and we encourage users to review it periodically for changes. If significant alterations are made, we will provide a notable update or notification through our website or email.

Contact Information

For any questions regarding privacy, data security, or this policy, please contact us:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Mail: Compact Personal Alarm for Students, Privacy Team, [Registered Address]