Privacy Policy

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Introduction

At https://houston-criminal-lawyer.localsolutionsonline.com, also known as houston-criminal-lawyer (‘the Company’ or ‘we’), safeguarding your privacy and ensuring the protection of your data are paramount. Our commitment to protecting personal data is unwavering, and we strive to maintain transparency regarding our practices. This Privacy Policy outlines our approaches to collecting, storing, accessing, and processing personal data in compliance with various privacy regulations including Canada’s PIPEDA, Quebec Law 25, the EU’s GDPR, Brazil’s LGPD, California’s CCPA/CPRA, Colorado’s CPA, Utah’s UCPA, Connecticut’s CTDPA, Virginia’s VCDPA, South Africa’s POPIA, and more. We believe that open communication is essential in building trust with our users, customers, and stakeholders.

Scope

This policy applies to all https://houston-criminal-lawyer.localsolutionsonline.com website, applications, services, and products. Our Privacy Policy governs the interactions you have with our online platforms, including our websites, mobile applications, email communications, and other digital channels. It is essential to note that this policy does not extend to third-party platforms, applications, products, or services accessed via links on our platform, each governed by their separate privacy policies. When accessing these external platforms, please review the respective privacy policies before engaging with them.

Processing Activities

This policy governs interactions when you:

  • Use our applications and services as an authorized user
  • Visit our websites linked to this Privacy Statement
  • Receive communications from us, including newsletters, emails, calls, or texts/SMS
  • Interact with our online platforms through various means, such as browsing, searching, or submitting information

Personal Data Collection

We collect various types of Personal Data including:

  • Account Information: This may include your name, username, password, email address, and other registration details.
  • Payment Information: We process financial transactions, which involves collecting payment-related data, such as credit card numbers, expiration dates, and security codes.
  • Financial Information: In some cases, we may collect additional financial information to verify identities or perform financial transactions.
  • Purchase Information: When you make a purchase from our platform, we collect relevant details, such as the item purchased, price, date of purchase, and payment method.
  • Mobile Device Identifiers: We may collect unique device identifiers, such as IP addresses, MAC addresses, or other device-specific information to facilitate online interactions.
  • Location Data: Depending on your location and the services you use, we may collect geolocation data to provide more accurate results or enhance your experience.
  • Feedback: When you provide feedback or submit comments about our products or services, we store this information for quality improvement purposes.
  • Social Media Information: If you engage with us through social media platforms, we may collect relevant data, such as username, profile information, and posting history.
  • Product Information: We collect information about the products or services you use or inquire about, including details about your interactions and preferences.

We collect this data through user input, interactions, and automated technologies. Additionally, third parties may provide us with Personal Data, subject to their respective privacy policies. In such cases, we will ensure that the necessary measures are in place to safeguard the data and comply with relevant regulations.

Cookies

We utilize cookies for improved user experience and analytics. Cookies fall into categories such as:

  • Strictly Necessary: These cookies enable essential functions, like logging you in or remembering your preferences.
  • Preference: We use these cookies to store your settings, such as language preference or font size.
  • Analytics: These cookies help us analyze website traffic, track user behavior, and improve our services.

Users can control non-essential cookies through our Cookie Manager. This allows you to choose which types of cookies are allowed and manage their preferences.

Retention and Deletion

We retain Personal Data as required by law and for the purposes collected. Upon fulfilling these purposes, we delete or anonymize the data. Our retention periods vary depending on the type of data and applicable regulations. In general, we maintain personal data for:

  • As long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected
  • Until you request its deletion or modification
  • For a reasonable period after your account is inactive

Security Measures

We employ organizational safeguards and security measures to protect your Personal Data, including:

  • Encrypted communication: We use industry-standard encryption protocols to secure data transmission and storage.
  • Secure third-party processing: When engaging with external processors, we ensure that they meet our stringent security standards.

Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children under 18 years of age. If you are a parent or guardian, please review our website and services to understand how your child’s data may be collected and processed.

Your Rights

Depending on your geographical location, you have rights related to:

  • Access: Request access to your personal data
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate information
  • Erasure: Delete your personal data
  • Restriction: Limit the processing of your data
  • Portability: Obtain a copy of your data for use elsewhere
  • Objection: Object to the processing of your data for specific purposes
  • Non-discrimination: Ensure that our services are not discriminatory in nature
  • Filing appeals/complaints: Lodge complaints or appeals regarding the handling of your personal data
  • Withdrawing consent: Withdraw your consent for specific uses of your personal data

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