Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://psychologist.thebestlocalpro.com (hereafter referred to as “Psychologist” or “we”). We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This comprehensive Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, handling, storage, and processing of personal information 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
  • The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union (EU)
  • Brazil’s General Data Protection Law (LGPD)
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
  • Colorado Privacy Act (CPA)
  • Utah Consumer Sales and Service Act (UCSA)
  • Connecticut Privacy Act (CTDPA)
  • Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)
  • South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)

Scope

This privacy policy is applicable to all aspects of our online presence, including but not limited to, our website, mobile applications, services, and products offered under the Psychologist brand. However, please note that this policy does not extend to third-party platforms or services accessed through links on our site, as these have their own privacy policies that govern data collection and usage.

Processing Activities

This policy outlines our practices when users:

  1. Utilize our applications and services as authorized users.
  2. Visit websites linked to this Privacy Policy.
  3. Engage with communication from us, including newsletters, emails, phone calls, or text messages (SMS).

Personal Data Collection

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

  • Account Information: Details related to your account creation and management, such as username, email address, and password.
  • Payment Information: Credit card details, billing addresses, and payment history for processing transactions.
  • Financial Information: Data related to your financial status or transactions, which may be collected through secure third-party processors.
  • Purchase Information: Details of products or services purchased from us, including quantities and purchase dates.
  • Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers from your mobile device, such as IP addresses, device IDs, and location data.
  • Location Data: Information about your geographical location when you interact with our services.
  • Feedback: Responses to surveys or feedback forms submitted through our platforms.
  • Social Media Information: Data collected from social media platforms when users choose to connect their accounts with us.
  • Product Information: Details provided by users during product inquiries or purchases, such as preferences and comments.

We collect this data through various means, including direct user input, tracking technologies (like cookies), analytics tools, and third-party sources that provide us with aggregated or de-identified data.

Cookies

Psychologist uses cookies to enhance your online experience and for analytical purposes:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the basic functionality of our website, ensuring secure user sessions and navigating through pages.
  • Preference Cookies: Customizing your preferences and settings to provide a personalized experience.
  • Analytics Cookies: Used to analyze user behavior on our site, providing insights into performance and user interactions.

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

Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes it was collected for. This may include:

  • Processing transactions and providing customer support.
  • Maintaining account security and verifying user identities.
  • Personalizing content and advertising based on user preferences.
  • Complying with legal obligations, resolving disputes, or enforcing our rights.

Once data is no longer required for these purposes, we will delete or anonymize it to prevent direct identification.

Security Measures

We have implemented robust organizational and technical safeguards to protect your personal data:

  • Employing encryption protocols for secure data transmission and storage.
  • Utilizing secure third-party processing partners who adhere to strict privacy standards.
  • Regularly reviewing and updating our security practices to adapt to emerging threats.

Children’s Privacy

Psychologist does not intentionally collect or seek to obtain personal information from children under the age of 18. If we learn that we have collected such data, we will take steps to delete it and prevent future collection.

Your Rights

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

  • Access, rectification, or erasure of your data.
  • Restriction or object to the processing of your data.
  • Right to data portability, allowing you to move or copy your data to another service provider.
  • Right to withdraw consent for data processing at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before withdrawal.

To exercise these rights or have questions about our data practices, please contact our privacy team using the information provided below.

Changes to Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website, and we encourage users to review it periodically for any modifications.

Contact Information

For any inquiries, unsubscribe requests, or questions regarding data privacy, please contact us:

We value your trust in our commitment to protecting your privacy and personal data.