Privacy Policy

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Introduction

At https://sell-my-business-rhode-island.blazebriefs.com, also known as sell-my-business-rhode-island (‘the Company’ or ‘we’), safeguarding your privacy and ensuring the protection of your data are paramount. We recognize that trust is essential in building strong relationships with our users, and we strive to maintain transparency in all aspects of our operations. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices concerning the collection, storage, access, and processing of 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. Our commitment to protecting your privacy is unwavering, and we take all necessary measures to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of your personal data.

Scope

This policy applies to all https://sell-my-business-rhode-island.blazebriefs.com website, applications, services, and products. It’s 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 you access or use these linked resources, please review the applicable privacy policies as they may differ from ours.

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

We aim to provide a seamless experience by processing your data in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Personal Data Collection

We collect various types of Personal Data including:

  • Account Information: This includes information provided during account creation, such as username, password, and email address.
  • Payment Information: We may collect payment details for transactions conducted on our platform, like credit card numbers or PayPal information.
  • Financial Information: In the context of business sales or financial transactions, we may collect financial data, including income statements, balance sheets, or other relevant financial documents.
  • Purchase Information: When you make a purchase or sale through our platform, we collect transactional data, such as dates, amounts, and payment methods.
  • Mobile Device Identifiers: We use device identifiers to personalize your experience and improve analytics.
  • Location Data: Depending on the services used, we may collect location data to provide localized content or for geotargeting purposes.
  • Feedback: Your feedback helps us improve our services; we may collect comments, ratings, or other forms of user input.
  • Social Media Information: If you engage with our social media profiles or share content related to our platform, we may collect social media activity data.
  • Product Information: When you interact with products or services on our platform, we may collect information about the products themselves, such as descriptions, prices, or reviews.

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.

Cookies

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

  • Strictly Necessary: These cookies are essential for website functionality and cannot be disabled.
  • Preference: These cookies remember your preferences, like language or font size, to provide a tailored experience.
  • Analytics: We use analytics cookies to track usage patterns, page views, and other metrics to improve our services.

Users can control non-essential cookies through our Cookie Manager. Our aim is to strike a balance between providing an excellent user experience and respecting your privacy 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. We recognize that data minimization is crucial in maintaining trust with our users. Our retention periods are designed to ensure that personal data is only retained for as long as necessary.

Security Measures

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

  • Encrypted communication: All data transmitted between our systems and yours is encrypted using industry-standard protocols.
  • Secure third-party processing: We engage with reputable third-party processors who adhere to strict security standards.

Our commitment to data protection is unwavering, and we take all necessary measures to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of your personal data.

Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children under 18 years of age. If you are a parent or guardian and become aware that your child has provided us with their Personal Data without your consent, please contact our privacy team immediately.

Your Rights

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

  • Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: Correct any inaccurate information in our records.
  • Erasure: Request the deletion of your personal data (right to be forgotten).
  • Restriction: Limit the processing of your Personal Data in certain situations.
  • Portability: Receive a copy of your Personal Data in a machine-readable format.
  • Objection: Object to the processing of your Personal Data for specific purposes.
  • Non-discrimination: Enjoy equal treatment without discrimination when exercising your privacy rights.
  • Filing appeals/complaints: Lodge complaints or file appeals related to our handling of your personal data.

Please note that these rights may vary depending on the applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this policy or our handling of your Personal Data, please do not hesitate to contact our privacy team. We are committed to transparency and will respond promptly to your inquiries.