Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://common-defenses-in-breach-of-contract-cases.painlaw.org (hereinafter referred to as “Common Defenses in Breach of Contract Cases,” “we,” or “our”). We are dedicated to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in accordance with 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 information in the private sector
  • The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union (EU)
  • Brazil’s Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD)
  • California’s Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), Colorado’s Consumer Privacy Act (CPA), Utah’s Consumer Sales and Service Protection Act (UCPA), Connecticut’s Connecticut Transparency and Accountabilty Data Protection Act (CTDPA), Virginia’s Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), and other relevant legislation.

Scope

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

Please be informed that this Privacy Policy does not extend to third-party websites, applications, or services accessible through links on our site. These external platforms have their own privacy policies governing data collection and usage, and we encourage you to review them before providing any personal information.

Processing Activities

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

  • You use our applications, access our services as an authorized user, or interact with our website.
  • You visit our websites linked to this Privacy Policy.
  • You communicate with us via emails, newsletters, phone calls, or text messages/SMS.

Personal Data Collection

We collect various categories of personal data, including:

  1. Account Information: Details related to your user account creation and management, such as usernames, email addresses, and passwords (hashed and salted for security).
  2. Payment Information: Transaction details required for processing payments, including credit/debit card numbers, expiration dates, and billing addresses.
  3. Financial Information: Data related to your financial status or transactions with us, such as bank account information (if provided for direct debit or refunds).
  4. Purchase Information: Records of products or services you have purchased from us, including quantities, transaction dates, and delivery details.
  5. Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers associated with your mobile device, such as IP addresses, device IDs, and location data (with user consent).
  6. Location Data: Geographic coordinates captured when you use our location-based services or provide consent for tracking.
  7. Feedback: Comments, reviews, or responses provided by you to enhance our services and products.
  8. Social Media Information: Data obtained from social media platforms when users choose to connect their accounts with ours.
  9. Product Information: Details about the products or services that interest you or that you purchase, including preferences and usage patterns.

We collect this data through multiple channels: user input forms, account settings, direct communication, automated tracking technologies (cookies, pixel tags), and third-party data providers.

Cookies

We employ cookies to enhance your experience on our website and for analytical purposes:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: Ensure basic functions of the website, such as secure login.
  • Preference Cookies: Remember user preferences, like language settings or display choices.
  • Analytics Cookies: Track website usage and performance to improve our services.

Users have control over non-essential cookies through our Cookie Manager, allowing them to customize their cookie preferences.

Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data for as long as necessary for the fulfillment of legitimate business purposes or as required by law. Upon no longer requiring this data, we securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with data protection regulations.

Security Measures

We have implemented robust security measures to safeguard your personal information:

  • Encryption: We use encryption protocols to secure data during transmission and storage.
  • Secure Third-Party Processing: We engage reputable third-party service providers who adhere to strict privacy and security standards.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18 (or a lower age as required by local law). We do not knowingly collect or store personal data from children, and we ask that minors (with parental consent where necessary) refrain from providing any information through our platform.

Your Rights

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

  • Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: Correct or update inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
  • Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Ask for the deletion of your personal data when there is no longer a legitimate reason for us to process it.
  • Restriction: Limit our use of your personal data under specific circumstances.
  • Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format and transfer it to another controller.
  • Objection: Object to the processing of your data based on legitimate interests or other legal grounds.
  • Non-Discrimination: Assert your right not to be subject to automated individual decision-making that significantly affects you.
  • Filing Appeals/Complaints: Contact our privacy team or relevant supervisory authorities if you believe your rights have been infringed upon.

Changes to Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Material changes will be notified through a prominent notice on our website, and updated policy versions will be available upon request.

Contact Information

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, data privacy practices, or to exercise your rights, please contact us: