Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://carbonated-water.154news.com (hereafter referred to as “Carbonated Water” or “we”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled with the utmost care and security. This comprehensive Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, usage, and protection of information from our users, in adherence to various international 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 data in the private sector
  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union
  • Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD) in Brazil
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), California, USA
  • Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), Colorado, USA
  • Utah Consumer Sales and Service Act (UCPA), Utah, USA
  • Connecticut Privacy Act (CTDPA), Connecticut, USA
  • Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), Virginia, USA
  • Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), South Africa

Scope

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

  1. Our official website at https://carbonated-water.154news.com
  2. Any mobile applications or software we develop
  3. Services and products offered through our platform
  4. Interactions between users and our systems

Please note that this policy does not cover third-party platforms, services, or websites accessed through links on our site. These entities have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them before providing any personal data.

Processing Activities

This Privacy Policy governs your interactions with Carbonated Water when:

  1. You sign up and use our applications or services as an authorized user.
  2. You visit our websites linked to this policy.
  3. You engage with us through communications, including but not limited to newsletters, emails, telephone calls, or text messages (SMS).

Personal Data Collection

We collect various categories of personal data, which can include:

  1. Account Information: Details related to your user account, such as username, email address, and password hashes.
  2. Payment Information: Data needed for processing payments, including credit card numbers, billing addresses, and payment history.
  3. Financial Information: Any financial records or transaction details associated with our services.
  4. Purchase Information: Details about your orders, products purchased, and shopping behavior.
  5. Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers from your mobile device, such as IP address, device ID, and location data.
  6. Location Data: Information about your geographical location when you use our location-based services.
  7. Feedback: Reviews, comments, and responses provided by users regarding our products or services.
  8. Social Media Information: Data from social media platforms when users choose to log in through these accounts.
  9. Product Information: Details about the products you interact with on our platform.

We collect this data through multiple channels:

  • User input forms and registration processes
  • Automated tracking technologies, including cookies and device fingerprinting
  • Third-party providers who assist us in delivering services or analytics

Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your browser by websites to enhance user experience. We use cookies for several purposes:

  1. Strictly Necessary: These ensure the basic functions of our website, such as secure login and navigation.
  2. Preference: Cookies store user preferences to personalize content.
  3. Analytics: They allow us to analyze site usage, track trends, and understand user behavior.

Users have control over non-essential cookies through our built-in Cookie Manager, where you can manage or delete specific cookies.

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 obligations. Once the retention period expires or when the purpose is accomplished, we securely delete or anonymize the data.

Security Measures

Carbonated Water implements robust security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These include:

  • Encryption of sensitive data both at rest and in transit.
  • Access controls and employee training to ensure secure handling of information.
  • Regular security audits and penetration testing.
  • Compliance with industry standards for data protection.

User Rights (Geographically Dependent)

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

  • Access: The right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: Correcting inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
  • Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Requesting the deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
  • Restriction: Limiting the use of your personal data under specific conditions.
  • Portability: Receiving your personal data in a structured, commonly used format and transferring it to another controller.
  • Objection: Objecting to the processing of your personal data for legitimate interests.
  • Non-Discrimination: Being free from discrimination when exercising your data rights.

To exercise these rights or for any data-related inquiries, please contact our Data Protection Officer using the details provided below.

Changes to Policy

Carbonated Water reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will post the updated policy on our website and notify users of significant changes via email. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information.

Contact Information

For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Address: Privacy Team, Carbonated Water, [Street Address], [City, State, Zip Code]