Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://body-dysmorphia-australia.thebestlocalpro.com (hereinafter referred to as “Body Dysmorphia Australia” or “we”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This comprehensive Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, handling, and protection of personal information in compliance with various international privacy laws and regulations, including but not limited to:

  • Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
  • Quebec Law 25
  • The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union
  • Brazil’s Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD)
  • California’s Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), California, USA
  • Colorado’s Consumer Protection Act (CPA), Colorado, USA
  • Utah’s Consumer Sales and Service Act (UCPA), Utah, USA
  • Connecticut’s Connecticut Transparency and Accountabilty in Data Practice Act (CTDPA)
  • Virginia’s Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)
  • South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)

Scope

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

  1. Our official website at https://body-dysmorphia-australia.thebestlocalpro.com
  2. All applications, services, and products offered under the Body Dysmorphia Australia brand
  3. Interactions between users and our digital platforms

Please note that this policy does not extend to third-party websites, applications, or services accessible through links on our platform. These entities have their own privacy policies governing data collection and usage, and we encourage you to review these policies before providing any personal information.

Processing Activities

This policy outlines the practices for the following activities:

  1. Using Our Applications and Services: When you sign up as an authorized user or access our applications and services, we collect and process your personal data to deliver the requested functionality and enhance your experience.

  2. Visiting Our Websites: Every time you visit our websites linked to this Privacy Policy, our servers automatically record certain information from your browser or device. This includes IP addresses, browser type, operating system, pages accessed, and referral URLs.

  3. Communication with Us: If you choose to receive communications from us, such as newsletters, emails, phone calls, or text messages (SMS), we will use the contact information provided to manage these interactions.

Personal Data Collection

We collect several types of personal data to provide and improve our services:

  • Account Information: This includes your name, username, email address, and password hash for secure login.
  • Payment Information: We process details related to online transactions, such as cardholder name, credit/debit card number, expiration dates, and security codes (encrypted).
  • Financial Information: We may collect banking information if you choose to use our direct billing services.
  • Purchase Information: Data about products or services you buy from us, including quantities, transaction dates, and delivery addresses.
  • Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique device identifiers, IP addresses, and mobile network data used for device recognition and analytics.
  • Location Data: If you choose to provide it, we may collect location information to personalize content and services.
  • Feedback and Reviews: We value your input and may collect feedback, ratings, or reviews you submit through our platforms.
  • Social Media Information: When you interact with us on social media platforms, we may receive data like your user ID, public profile information, and any content you choose to share with us.
  • Product Information: Details about the products you view, search for, or purchase from our e-commerce platform.

We collect this data through various methods: user input forms, account settings, browsing interactions, cookies (as explained below), and third-party providers who share data with us based on their privacy policies.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We utilize cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and gather analytics. Cookies are small text files stored on your browser or device:

  • Functional Cookies: These essential cookies enable core functionalities of our website, such as secure login, language preferences, and shopping cart management.
  • Performance/Analytics Cookies: We use these cookies to understand how visitors navigate and interact with our sites, gather statistical data, and improve the overall performance and functionality.
  • Targeting/Advertising Cookies: With your consent (where required), we may deploy these cookies for personalized advertising purposes based on browsing behavior and preferences.

You can control and manage cookie settings through your browser’s privacy settings or by using tools provided by third-party services. Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact your user experience.

Your Rights and Choices

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

  • Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you, along with information about how it is being processed.
  • Rectification: If your data contains inaccuracies or incomplete information, you can ask for corrections.
  • Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): In certain cases, you may request the deletion of your personal data from our systems.
  • Restriction: You have the right to restrict the processing of your data in specific circumstances.
  • Portability: Upon request, we can provide a portable copy of your personal data in a commonly used format.
  • Objection: You can object to certain or all processing activities for marketing purposes.
  • Non-Discrimination: We are committed to treating all users fairly and will not discriminate against those who exercise their rights.

To exercise these rights, please contact our Data Privacy Team at [email protected] with a detailed request. We will respond within the legal timeframes prescribed by applicable laws.

Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any significant changes will be notified via our website, and updated policy versions will be linked from this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your personal information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding privacy, data protection, or this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Postal Mail: Body Dysmorphia Australia, Privacy Team, [Street Address], [City, State, ZIP Code]