Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://hybrid-cars.vin-verifier.com (hereafter referred to as “Hybrid Cars,” “we,” or “our”). We are committed to maintaining a transparent and secure environment for our users, ensuring their privacy is protected at all times. This comprehensive Privacy Policy outlines how we handle personal data in compliance with various international privacy laws, including:

  • 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 Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD)
  • California’s Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), California, USA
  • 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 privacy policy applies to all aspects of our online presence, including but not limited to:

  1. Our official website at https://hybrid-cars.vin-verifier.com
  2. Any mobile applications or services offered by Hybrid Cars
  3. User interactions with our platforms through links to third-party sites, though these may have their own privacy policies

Processing Activities

This policy covers various user activities, such as:

  • Utilizing our applications and services as an authorized user
  • Browsing or visiting any of our websites linked to this Privacy Policy
  • Subscribing to receive communications from us, including newsletters, emails, phone calls, or text messages (SMS)

Personal Data Collection

Hybrid Cars collects several types of personal data to enhance user experiences and improve our services. This includes:

  1. Account Information: Details required to create and manage your account, such as name, username, email address, and password.
  2. Payment Information: Transaction details for purchasing our services or products, including payment method, billing address, and transaction history.
  3. Financial Information: Data related to your financial status, which may be used for subscription plans or premium features.
  4. Purchase Information: Records of your purchases, including products or services acquired through our platform.
  5. Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers from your mobile device for analytics and improving app functionality.
  6. Location Data: Your geographic location, which helps us provide location-based services and personalized experiences.
  7. Feedback: User comments, reviews, and responses to surveys or feedback forms.
  8. Social Media Information: Data obtained through social media platforms when users choose to connect their accounts.
  9. Product Information: Details about products viewed or purchased on our website, including preferences and browsing history.

We collect this data through various methods: user input forms, direct interactions with our platform, automated tracking technologies (like cookies), and third-party providers who assist in data collection, all in adherence to applicable privacy laws.

Cookies

Hybrid Cars uses cookies to enhance user experience and provide insights for continuous improvement. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by websites you visit. They serve multiple purposes:

  1. Strictly Necessary: These ensure basic functionalities of our website, such as enabling secure connections.
  2. Preference: Remembering user preferences, like language settings or content formatting.
  3. Analytics: Tracking site usage to improve our services and understand user behavior.

Users can manage non-essential cookies through our built-in Cookie Manager, allowing them to control their privacy settings.

Retention and Deletion

Personal data is retained by Hybrid Cars only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. Once the retention period expires or when these purposes are no longer applicable, we delete or anonymize the data securely. This process ensures that your information remains safe and private.

Security Measures

We implement robust organizational and technical safeguards to protect personal data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Our security measures include:

  • Encryption of sensitive data during transmission and storage
  • Engaging secure third-party processing partners who adhere to strict privacy standards
  • Regularly reviewing and updating our security protocols to adapt to emerging threats

Children’s Privacy

Hybrid Cars does not intentionally collect personal information from children under 18 years old. We encourage parents and guardians to teach their children safe online habits and to be aware of the information they share online. If we learn that we have collected such data, we will take steps to delete it as soon as possible.

Your Rights

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

  • Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: Ask for corrections if your data is inaccurate or incomplete.
  • Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Request the deletion of your data where there are no valid reasons to retain it.
  • Restriction: Limit the use, processing, or disclosure of your data.
  • Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format and transfer it to another controller.
  • Objection: Object to the processing of your data for specific purposes.
  • Non-Discrimination: Be free from discriminatory decisions based solely on automated processing of personal data.

To exercise these rights or seek clarification, please contact our privacy team at your earliest convenience. We will respond to your requests in a timely manner, adhering to legal requirements.

Changes to Policy

Hybrid Cars reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy as needed to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any modifications will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about your privacy rights and protections.

Contact Information

For any inquiries, unsubscribe requests, or data-related questions, please reach out to our privacy team via:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Postal Address: [Privacy Team Address], Hybrid Cars, [City, State, ZIP Code]

We are committed to addressing your concerns and ensuring your privacy is respected at all times.