Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://steel-supplies-near-shepparton.thebestlocalpro.com (hereafter referred to as “Steel Supplies,” “we,” or “our”). We are dedicated to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, disclosure, and management of data when you interact with our website, applications, services, and products.

Scope

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

  1. Our official website at https://steel-supplies-near-shepparton.thebestlocalpro.com.
  2. Any mobile applications or software provided by Steel Supplies.
  3. Services and products offered through our platform.
  4. Interactions between users and our representatives via email, phone, or text messages.

Please note that this policy does not extend to external platforms, apps, or services linked from our website, which have their own privacy policies governing data collection and usage.

Processing Activities

When you engage with Steel Supplies in the following ways:

  1. As an authorized user: Using our applications and accessing member-only features.
  2. Visiting our websites: Browsing or interacting with any pages on our website.
  3. Communication: Subscribing to newsletters, receiving marketing emails, making phone calls, or sending text messages/SMS to us.

Personal Data Collection

We collect various types of personal information to enhance your experience and provide tailored services. The data collected includes:

  1. Account Information: Username, email address, and password details required for user registration.
  2. Payment Information: Credit card numbers, billing addresses, and payment history for processing transactions.
  3. Financial Details: Bank account information for direct deposits or payments.
  4. Purchase Data: Items purchased, quantities, transaction dates, and associated costs.
  5. Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique device IDs, operating system types, and mobile network information for analytics and personalized content.
  6. Location Data: Geolocation data to provide location-based services and tailor recommendations.
  7. Feedback and Reviews: Content you submit through surveys, reviews, or comments sections.
  8. Social Media Information: Details shared when interacting with our social media accounts.
  9. Product Preferences: Your choices and preferences regarding products we offer.

We collect this data through various methods: user input forms, account creation processes, browsing interactions, automated tracking technologies (cookies, device identifiers), and third-party data providers.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your browser by our website or third-party services for various purposes:

  1. Strictly Necessary: Essential for navigating the website and using its core features.
  2. Preference and Analytics: Remembering user preferences, improving site performance, and gathering analytics data.
  3. Targeting and Advertising: Personalizing content and delivering targeted ads based on browsing behavior.

Users can manage their cookie preferences through our Cookie Manager, allowing them to control non-essential cookies.

Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data for as long as it is necessary for the purposes specified in this policy or required by applicable laws. Once the retention period expires or when these purposes are fulfilled, we securely delete or anonymize the data.

Security Measures

Steel Supplies implements robust security measures to safeguard your personal information:

  1. Encryption: We use encryption protocols to secure data during transmission and storage.
  2. Secure Third-Party Processing: Engaging reputable third-party service providers who adhere to strict privacy and security standards.
  3. Access Controls: Limiting access to personal data to authorized personnel only.

Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under 18 years of age. Our services are intended for adults, and we encourage parents to supervise their children’s online activities.

Your Rights

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

  1. Access: The right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  2. Rectification: Requesting corrections or amendments if your data is inaccurate or incomplete.
  3. Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Asking us to delete your data in certain circumstances.
  4. Restriction: Limiting our processing of your data for specific purposes.
  5. Portability: Receiving a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.
  6. Objection: Opposing the processing of your data for specific or all purposes.
  7. Non-Discrimination: The right to be free from unfair treatment due to exercising your data privacy rights.

To exercise these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at [email protected] or through postal mail to the address provided below. We will respond to your request within the time frame prescribed by applicable laws.

Changes to Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time, and any changes will be posted on our website. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our privacy practices.

Contact Information

For any questions, comments, or requests regarding privacy:

Email: [email protected]
Mail: Privacy Policy Inquiries, Steel Supplies, [Address], [City], [Postal Code]