🛡️ Privacy Policy for Vermont News
At https://vermont-news.scoopsniper.com, your privacy and data protection are our top priorities. This Privacy Policy details our commitment to handling personal data responsibly in accordance with various international privacy laws such as Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), Quebec Law 25, the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Brazil’s Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados Pessoais (LGPD), California’s California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and its successor, the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), Colorado’s Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), Utah’s Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA), Connecticut’s Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA), Virginia’s Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), and others.
Scope of this Policy:
This policy is in effect for all activities conducted on our website, applications, services, and products. Please be aware that this policy does not cover personal data processed by any third-party platforms, applications, products, or services that you may reach through our platform, each with their own privacy practices.
Our Processing Activities:
This policy is relevant when you:
- Engage with our applications and services as a registered user.
- Visit any of our websites linked to this Privacy Statement.
- Communicate with us through newsletters, emails, phone calls, or text messages/SMS.
Personal Data Collection:
We collect various categories of personal data to provide and improve our services. This includes but is not limited to:
- Account details you create and manage.
- Payment information for transactions.
- Financial records as part of your account or service use.
- Information on products and services you purchase from us.
- Mobile device identifiers for app functionality and user experience enhancement.
- Location data where necessary for our services.
- Feedback you provide to help us improve.
- Social media information if linked to our services.
- Product-related data to tailor our offerings to your needs.
We collect this data through various means, including direct user input, interactions within our services, and automated technologies such as cookies. We also receive data from trusted third parties, always in line with their respective privacy policies.
Cookies:
Our website uses cookies for several purposes: to enhance your experience, remember your preferences, and gather analytics. These cookies are categorized into Strictly Necessary, Preference, and Analytics. You can manage your cookie preferences through our dedicated Cookie Manager.
Data Retention and Deletion:
We maintain your personal data for the duration required by law or for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. Once no longer needed, we delete or anonymize your data in a secure manner.
Security Measures:
We take your privacy seriously and implement robust organizational safeguards and security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. This includes employing encrypted communication channels and partnering with secure third-party processing services.
Children’s Privacy:
Our services are not intentionally designed for or directed to children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children in this age group.
Your Rights:
Depending on where you reside, you may have rights related to your personal data, including the right to access, rectify, delete, restrict processing, transfer your data, object to certain types of processing, non-discrimination, file appeals or complaints, and withdraw consent at any time. To exercise these rights, please reach out to our privacy team.
Changes to this Policy:
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our data practices. We will post any changes on our website so that you are informed of how we handle your personal data.
Contact Information:
For any inquiries, unsubscribe requests, or data-related matters, please contact our privacy team at [email protected] or via written correspondence to the address provided on our website. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to addressing your concerns promptly and effectively.