Privacy Policy
At BrandRiskPicks.com ("we," "us," or "our"), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy, part of our Terms and Conditions, explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you use our website (www.brandriskpicks.com) and related services (collectively, the "Services"). By using our Services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide and improve our Services. This includes:
- Personal Information: Information you provide, such as your name, email address, phone number, or payment details (e.g., when creating an account or making a purchase).
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Services, such as IP addresses, browser type, device information, pages visited, and timestamps.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and deliver personalized content. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our Services (e.g., processing transactions, personalizing content).
- Communicate with you, including responding to inquiries and sending updates or promotional materials (with your consent where required).
- Analyze usage trends to enhance functionality and user experience.
- Protect the security and integrity of our Services, including detecting and preventing fraud or unauthorized access.
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms and Conditions.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data:
- With Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist us in operating our Services (e.g., hosting providers, payment processors), under strict confidentiality agreements.
- For Legal Purposes: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others.
- With Your Consent: For purposes you explicitly authorize, such as sharing with partners for marketing purposes.
4. Data Security
We implement industry-standard measures to protect your data, including:
- Encryption: Sensitive data is transmitted using TLS 1.3 and stored using AES-256 encryption.
- Access Controls: Access to your data is restricted to authorized personnel with role-based permissions.
- Regular Audits: We conduct regular security assessments to identify and address vulnerabilities.
5. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access and Correction: Request access to or correction of your data.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal retention requirements.
- Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications or certain data processing (e.g., targeted advertising).
- Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. For example, account data is retained while your account is active, and certain records (e.g., transaction history) may be kept for legal compliance.
7. International Data Transfers
If you are located outside the United States, your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other jurisdictions. We ensure appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, are in place to protect your data during international transfers.
8. Third-Party Links
Our Services may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third parties.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not intended for individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn such data has been collected, we will delete it promptly.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes via email or a prominent notice on our website. The updated policy will be effective upon posting.
11. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or to exercise your rights, contact us at: privacy@brandriskpicks.com