Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://defensive-pepper-spray-distance-range.selfsecure.net (hereafter referred to as “our website” or “we”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This comprehensive Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, handling, and protection of data 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 on the protection of personal information in the private sector
  • The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union (EU)
  • Brazil’s General Data Protection Law (LGPD)
  • California’s Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and subsequent amendments (CPRA)
  • Colorado’s Consumer Protection Act (CPA)
  • Utah’s Consumer Sales Privacy Act (UCPA)
  • Connecticut’s Consumer Data Protection Act (CTDPA)
  • Virginia’s Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)
  • South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)

Scope

This policy covers all aspects of our website, including but not limited to:

Please note that this policy does not extend to the privacy practices of other websites, apps, or services accessed through links or integrations on our platform. Each of these third-party entities has its own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

Processing Activities

This Privacy Policy guides your interactions with us when:

  • You use any of our applications or services as an authorized user
  • You visit our website(s) linked to this policy
  • You receive communications from us, such as newsletters, emails, phone calls, or text messages (SMS)

Personal Data Collection

We collect various types of personal information (hereafter referred to as “Personal Data”) for the provision and improvement of our services. The categories of Personal Data we gather include:

  • Account Information: This includes usernames, email addresses, and passwords used to create an account on our platform.
  • Payment Information: Details required to process transactions, such as credit/debit card numbers, expiration dates, and CVV codes.
  • Financial Information: Data related to your financial status or transactions, including bank account information.
  • Purchase Information: Records of products or services you have purchased from us, along with order details.
  • Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers associated with your mobile device, such as IP addresses and device IDs.
  • Location Data: Your geographical location data, often obtained through GPS signals or similar technologies.
  • Feedback: Any comments, reviews, or responses you provide to surveys or feedback forms.
  • Social Media Information: Details from social media platforms when you interact with our content on these sites.
  • Product Information: Data about the products you use or show interest in on our platform.

We collect this information through multiple channels: user input forms, account registration, browsing interactions, cookies (as detailed below), and third-party data providers who share Personal Data with us based on their own privacy policies.

Cookies

We utilize cookies to enhance your experience on our website and for analytics purposes. Cookies are small text files stored on your browser or device by the websites you visit. They serve various functions, including:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: These ensure basic functionalities of our website, such as allowing you to navigate through pages.
  • Preference Cookies: Tailored settings and preferences saved for your convenience.
  • Analytics Cookies: Used to gather insights into how visitors use our site, enabling us to improve its performance and content.

Users have control over non-essential cookies through our Cookie Manager, where you can manage and customize your cookie preferences.

Retention and Deletion

We retain Personal Data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. The retention periods vary depending on the type of data and its use:

  • Account information is typically kept for as long as you maintain an active account with us.
  • Transaction records may be retained for financial record-keeping and tax purposes, usually for a period of 7 years.
  • We may store certain types of Personal Data indefinitely to improve our services or conduct analytics, but this data will be de-identified to protect your privacy.

When you request the deletion of your account or specific data, we will comply within a reasonable timeframe, subject to legal obligations and retention requirements.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you have certain rights regarding your Personal Data:

  • Access: You can request access to the Personal Data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: The right to have inaccurate data corrected or updated.
  • Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): In some regions, you can ask for the deletion of your data if there is no compelling reason to retain it.
  • Restriction: Limiting the use or processing of your Personal Data under certain circumstances.
  • Portability: Receiving your Personal Data in a structured, commonly used format and transferring it to another controller.
  • Objection: Opposing the processing of your data for specific purposes.
  • Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to be subject to automated decision-making processes that significantly affect you.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our privacy team at the details provided below. We will respond to your requests in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

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 with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for the latest information on our privacy practices.

Contact Information

For any questions, concerns, or requests related to your privacy, data security, or this Privacy Policy:

We are dedicated to handling your inquiries promptly and ensuring the security of your personal information.