Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://vendor-coordination-services.authority-talk.com (hereafter referred to as “the Company,” “we,” or “us”). We are dedicated to protecting your privacy and securing your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, handling, and management of personal information in adherence to various global privacy laws, 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
  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union (EU)
  • Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados Pessoais (LGPD) of Brazil
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
  • Colorado Privacy Act (CPA)
  • Utah Consumer Sales Practice Act (UCPA)
  • Connecticut Publicly Available Records Act (CTDPA)
  • Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)
  • Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa

Scope

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

  1. Our official website at https://vendor-coordination-services.authority-talk.com
  2. All applications and services offered through our platform
  3. Interactions on any linked third-party platforms that we may direct you to, but please note that these external sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their data handling practices.

Processing Activities

This policy guides how we interact with users in the following scenarios:

  1. As an authorized user: When you utilize our applications and services, we collect and process your personal data to ensure seamless access and functionality.
  2. Website visitors: If you visit our websites linked to this Privacy Policy, we may gather information about your browsing behavior to enhance your experience.
  3. Communication with us: We may reach out to you via newsletters, emails, phone calls, or text messages (SMS), and we respect your consent for such communications.

Personal Data Collection

We collect various categories of personal data, which include:

  1. Account Information: This includes usernames, passwords, and registration details.
  2. Payment Details: We securely process payment information for transactions on our platform.
  3. Financial and Purchase Data: We may store financial records and purchase history for billing and analytical purposes.
  4. Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique device identifiers can help us enhance your user experience across devices.
  5. Location Data: With your consent, we access location information to provide location-based services.
  6. Feedback and Reviews: We value your input and may collect feedback, ratings, and reviews you submit on our platform.
  7. Social Media Information: If you choose to connect your social media accounts with our services, we may gather data from these platforms (subject to their privacy policies).
  8. Product Data: Details about products or services you express interest in or purchase through our platform.

We collect this information through various methods: user input forms, account settings, browser interactions, analytics tools, and third-party service providers.

Cookies

To enhance your experience on our website, we use cookies, which are small text files stored on your device. Our cookies fall into three categories:

  1. Strictly Necessary: These ensure basic functions of the website, like login sessions and language preferences.
  2. Preference Cookies: Used to remember your settings and customize content.
  3. Analytics Cookies: Help us understand user behavior and improve our services.

Users can manage non-essential cookies through our Cookie Manager, providing them with control over their cookie preferences.

Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, plus an additional period to comply with legal requirements. Once the retention period expires or when the purpose is no longer relevant, we delete or anonymize your data securely.

Security Measures

We have implemented robust organizational and technical safeguards to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. This includes encrypted communication channels and secure third-party processing partners who adhere to strict privacy standards.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 18 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors, and parents or guardians should ensure that their child’s personal information is not shared with us without proper consent.

Your Rights

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

  • Access to your data and its use details.
  • Request rectification if your data contains errors.
  • Erasure or deletion of your data under certain circumstances.
  • Restriction or object to the processing of your data.
  • Portability of your data, allowing you to move it to another service provider.
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time (where applicable).
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise these rights, please contact our dedicated Privacy Team through the channels provided in this policy.

Changes to Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any modifications will be posted on our website with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically for any updates.

Contact Information

For any inquiries, unsubscribe requests, or questions regarding data privacy, please contact us:

We value your trust in our handling of personal data, and we are committed to maintaining transparency throughout our operations.