Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://mexican-food-101-french-quarter.hotscoop.net! We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled with the utmost care. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, usage, and disclosure of information from users of our website, applications, services, and products, in alignment with various global privacy laws and regulations, including:

  • Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
  • Quebec Law 25 on the protection of personal data in the private sector
  • The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union
  • Brazil’s General Data Protection Law (LGPD)
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), USA
  • Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), USA
  • Utah Consumer Sales Privacy Act (UCPA), USA
  • Connecticut Transparency and Accountability Act (CTDPA), USA
  • Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), USA
  • South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)

Scope

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

  • Our official website at https://mexican-food-101-french-quarter.hotscoop.net
  • Any mobile applications or software developed by us and downloaded from app stores
  • Online services accessed through our platform
  • Interactive features and communications initiated through our channels

Please note that this policy does not extend to third-party platforms, apps, or services linked from our site, as they have their own privacy policies governing data collection and usage.

Processing Activities

This Privacy Policy outlines the ways in which we process personal data when:

  • You use our applications and services as an authorized user, including any account creation and management activities.
  • You visit our website(s) linked to this policy, where your interaction may trigger specific data collection mechanisms.
  • You receive communications from us, such as newsletters, promotional emails, phone calls, or text messages (SMS).

Personal Data Collection

We collect a range of personal information for various purposes, including but not limited to:

Account Information:

  • User names and passwords (hashed and encrypted)
  • Contact details (email, phone number)
  • Address for account verification and shipping

Payment Information:

  • Credit/debit card numbers (partially masked)
  • Payment history and transaction records
  • Billing addresses

Financial Information:

  • Bank account details (for direct payments or refunds)
  • Invoicing and accounting data

Purchase Information:

  • Order history, including products purchased, quantities, and prices
  • Shopping preferences and behavior patterns
  • Product reviews and ratings

Mobile Device Identifiers:

  • Unique device identifiers (UDIDs) or advertising IDs
  • Location data from mobile devices

Location Data:

  • IP addresses and GPS coordinates when using our location-based services
  • Information about the geographical areas where users access our content

Feedback and Reviews:

  • User ratings, reviews, and comments, including associated profile information
  • Responses to customer support inquiries

Social Media Information:

  • Data from social media platforms (if you choose to log in through these accounts)
  • Profile pictures, usernames, and public posts related to our content or services

Product Information:

  • Preferences, customization settings, and interactions with our products
  • Feedback on product features and usage

We collect this data through various means, including direct user input, server logs, cookies, and third-party data providers.

Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website and for analytics purposes. Cookies are small text files stored in your browser that serve different functions:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: Ensure basic functionalities of our site, such as page navigation.
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your preferences, like language settings or display options.
  • Analytics Cookies: Track website usage and performance to improve our services.

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

Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data for as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected or as required by law. Once the purpose is fulfilled or the retention period expires, we securely delete or anonymize the data.

Security Measures

We implement robust security practices to safeguard your personal data:

  • Employing encryption for data in transit and at rest
  • Utilizing secure third-party processing partners
  • Regularly reviewing and updating our security protocols
  • Training employees on data protection best practices

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children, and any such data will be deleted if discovered.

Your Rights

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

  • Access to your data and its processing details
  • Rectification or erasure of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Restriction on the processing of your data under specific circumstances
  • Right to data portability for transferring data to another controller
  • Objection to direct marketing or processing for certain purposes
  • Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, please contact our Data Privacy Team using the details provided below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe in accordance with applicable laws.

Changes to Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Material changes will be clearly communicated through our website or by directly notifying users.

Contact Information

For any questions, concerns, or data-related requests, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Address: 123 French Quarter Lane, Montreal, QC, H2Z 1A5, Canada