Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

At https://best-free-background-check-websites.laneexplorer.com (hereinafter referred to as “Best Free Background Check Websites” or “we”), we prioritize the protection of your privacy and data security. This comprehensive Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, handling, and management of personal data in adherence to various international privacy laws and regulations, including but not limited to:

  • Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
  • Quebec Law 25
  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union (EU)
  • Brazil’s General Data Protection Law (LGPD)
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and its updated version, the California Consumer Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
  • Colorado Privacy Act (CPA)
  • Utah Consumer Sales Privacy Act (UCPA)
  • Connecticut Total Data Privacy Act (CTDPA)
  • Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)
  • South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)

Scope

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

  1. Our official website at https://best-free-background-check-websites.laneexplorer.com.
  2. All applications, services, and products offered under the Best Free Background Check Websites brand.
  3. Any interactions through our platforms, whether as an authorized user or visitor.
  4. Communications initiated by us, including newsletters, emails, phone calls, and text messages (SMS).

It’s crucial to emphasize that this policy does not extend to third-party websites, applications, products, or services accessed through links on our platform. These entities have their own privacy policies governing data collection and usage, and we encourage users to review these policies carefully.

Processing Activities

This Privacy Policy guides our practices when:

  1. You utilize our applications, services, or products as an authorized user.
  2. You visit or interact with any of our websites linked to this policy statement.
  3. You engage with us through communications channels, including newsletters, emails, calls, or text messages.

Personal Data Collection

We collect various categories of personal data, which include:

  1. Account Information: Details required to create and manage your user account, such as usernames, passwords, email addresses, and profile information.
  2. Payment Information: Data related to payment methods, billing addresses, and transaction history for processing payments and services.
  3. Financial Information: Financial records or bank account details for subscription-based services or purchases.
  4. Purchase Information: Details about products or services bought from us, including quantities, prices, and purchase dates.
  5. Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers from your mobile device, such as IP addresses, device IDs, and location data collected through our apps.
  6. Location Data: Geolocation information provided when you use our services on a mobile device.
  7. Feedback: Any comments, reviews, or responses you share with us regarding our products or services.
  8. Social Media Information: Data obtained from social media platforms when users interact with us through these channels.
  9. Product Information: Details about the products you view, search for, or purchase on our websites.

We collect this data through multiple channels:

  • User input forms and profiles.
  • Automated technologies, including cookies and tracking pixels.
  • Third-party sources who provide us with aggregated or de-identified data.

Cookies

We employ cookies to enhance user experience and for analytics purposes:

  1. Strictly Necessary Cookies: These ensure basic functionalities of our website, such as allowing you to navigate through pages.
  2. Preference Cookies: They remember your preferences, language settings, and other customizations.
  3. Analytics Cookies: Used to collect aggregate data about user interactions, helping us improve our services.

Users have control over non-essential cookies through our Cookie Manager, where they can manage or delete specific cookies as desired.

Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data for the duration required by law or for legitimate business purposes. The retention periods vary based on the type of data and its usage within our systems. Once the data is no longer needed or upon your request, we securely delete or anonymize it to ensure compliance with privacy regulations.

Your Rights (Subject to Local Regulations)

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

  • Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you and its disclosure.
  • Rectification: Ask for corrections if your data is inaccurate or incomplete.
  • Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Demand the deletion of your data, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Restriction: Limit our processing of your 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 for specific purposes.
  • Non-Discrimination: Be free from discrimination when exercising your data protection rights.

To exercise these rights or seek further information, please contact our Data Protection Officer at the address provided in the “Contact Us” section.

Changes to Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy as needed to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any modifications will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage users to review this policy periodically for the latest information.

Contact Information

For any questions, requests, or concerns regarding privacy or data protection:

We are committed to maintaining transparency and ensuring your trust in our handling of personal data.