Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://california-dmv-emissions-compliance.dmv-california.com (hereafter referred to as “California DMV Emissions Compliance,” “we,” or “our”). We prioritize the privacy and security of your personal information. This comprehensive Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection, storage, use, and disclosure, ensuring transparency and compliance with various global privacy laws, including:

  • Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
  • Quebec Law 25 on the protection of personal information in the private sector
  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) from the European Union (EU)
  • Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD) of Brazil
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and subsequent California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
  • Colorado Privacy Act (CPA)
  • Utah Consumer Sales Practice Act (UCPA)
  • Connecticut Consumer Data Protection Act (CTDPA)
  • Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)
  • South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)

Scope

This Privacy Policy covers all aspects of our website, applications, services, and products offered under the domain https://california-dmv-emissions-compliance.dmv-california.com. Please note that this policy does not extend to external platforms, applications, or services accessed through links on our site, as these have their own privacy policies that govern data collection and usage.

Processing Activities

This policy outlines our practices when users:

  • Utilize our applications and services as authorized users.
  • Visit our websites linked to this Privacy Policy.
  • Engage with our communications, including newsletters, emails, phone calls, or text messages (SMS).

Personal Data Collection

We collect several types of personal data, which include but are not limited to:

  • Account Information: Details related to your user account creation and management.
  • Payment Information: Data necessary for processing transactions, including cardholder details and billing addresses.
  • Financial Information: Records of financial transactions, banking information, and credit card numbers (encrypted).
  • Purchase Information: Details about products or services purchased from us.
  • Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers assigned to mobile devices used to access our services, such as IP addresses and device IDs.
  • Location Data: Geographic location data provided by users’ devices when interacting with our applications.
  • Feedback: Comments, suggestions, and reviews submitted by users.
  • Social Media Information: Data obtained from social media platforms when users interact with our content or engage in social login features.
  • Product Information: Details about products viewed, added to carts, or purchased on our e-commerce platform.

We gather this data through direct user input, application interactions, and the use of automated technologies, such as cookies and tracking pixels. Additionally, third parties may share personal data with us for specific purposes, always subject to their respective privacy policies.

Cookies

Our website employs cookies to enhance user experience and analyze site performance. Cookies are small text files stored on your device and categorized as:

  • Strictly Necessary: Essential for the operation of our services and requested by your browser.
  • Preference: Allow us to remember your preferences, language, and other settings.
  • Analytics: Help us understand user behavior, measure site performance, and deliver personalized content.

Users can control non-essential cookies through our Cookie Manager, providing them with choices regarding data collection for these purposes.

Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data as necessary to fulfill the purpose of its collection, comply with legal obligations, or when required by relevant data protection laws. Once the retention period expires or the purpose is fulfilled, we delete or anonymize the data, ensuring it cannot be associated with an individual.

Security Measures

To protect your personal data, we have implemented robust security measures, including:

  • Encryption of sensitive data during transmission and storage.
  • Engaging secure third-party processing partners who adhere to strict privacy standards.
  • Regular security assessments and updates to our systems.
  • Training our employees on privacy and data protection practices.

Children’s Privacy

We do not intentionally collect personal information from children under the age of 18. If we learn that a child has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible.

Your Rights (Dependent on Location)

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

  • Access: The right to request access to and receive copies of your personal data.
  • Rectification: The right to correct or update inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
  • Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): The right to request the deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
  • Restriction: The ability to limit the use or processing of your personal data.
  • Portability: The right to receive a copy of 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 purposes.
  • Non-Discrimination: The right to be free from discriminatory practices when exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise these rights or file appeals/complaints, please contact our dedicated privacy team at your earliest convenience.

Changes to Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our website, and we encourage users to review this page periodically for the latest information.

Contact Information

For any inquiries, unsubscribe requests, data-related questions, or feedback, please contact us: