Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://evolving-minds.thebestlocalpro.com (hereafter referred to as “Evolving Minds,” “we,” or “our”). We are dedicated to maintaining a transparent and secure online environment for our users, ensuring their privacy is protected at all times. This Privacy Policy outlines the details of how we handle your personal information in compliance with various international data protection 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
Brazil’s General Data Protection Law (LGPD)
California’s Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) and Colorado’s Consumer Privacy Act (CPA)
Utah’s Consumer Sales Privacy Act (UCPA), Connecticut’s Connectict Consumer Data Protection Act (CTDPA), Virginia’s Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), and others.

Scope

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

Our official website at https://evolving-minds.thebestlocalpro.com
All applications, services, and products offered under the Evolving Minds brand
Interactions between users and authorized individuals using our platform

Please note that this policy does not extend to third-party platforms or services accessed through links on our website. Each of these external entities has its own privacy policies governing how they handle user data, and we encourage you to review them.

Processing Activities

This Privacy Policy guides interactions when:

You utilize our applications and services as an authorized user.
You visit any websites linked to this Privacy Policy statement.
You engage with us through communications like newsletters, emails, calls, or texts/SMS messages.

Personal Data Collection

We collect various types of personal data (hereafter referred to as “Personal Data” or “your information”) for the smooth operation and enhancement of our services:

Account Information: Details required to create and manage your user account.
Payment Information: Data related to transactions, including payment methods and billing addresses.
Financial Information: Records of financial activities on our platform.
Purchase Information: Details of products or services purchased from us.
Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers from your mobile device for analytics and improved user experience.
Location Data: Information about your geographical location when you interact with our services.
Feedback: Your comments, suggestions, and reviews to help us improve.
Social Media Information: Details obtained through social media integrations or sharing options on our platform.
Product Information: Data related to the products you show interest in or purchase from us.

We collect this data through various methods: user input forms, interactions with our applications and services, automated technologies (like cookies), and third parties who provide us with aggregated or de-identified data, subject to their respective privacy policies.

Cookies

We utilize cookies to enhance your experience on our website and for analytics purposes. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that serve various functions:

Strictly Necessary: Essential for navigation and functionality of the website.
Preference: Remember user preferences and settings.
Analytics: Track site usage, analyze trends, and measure performance.

Users can exercise control over non-essential cookies through our Cookie Manager, allowing you to customize your cookie preferences.

Retention and Deletion

We retain Personal Data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Upon determining that Personal Data is no longer needed for these purposes, we will delete or anonymize it securely in accordance with our data retention policies.

Security Measures

We have implemented robust organizational and technical safeguards to protect your Personal Data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

Encrypted communication channels to secure data transmission.
Secure storage solutions for data at rest.
Regular security audits and updates to our systems.
Employee training on data protection best practices.

Your Rights (Geographical Dependence)

Depending on your location, you may have specific rights regarding your Personal Data:

Access: The right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
Rectification: The right to rectify or update incomplete or inaccurate personal data.
Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): The right to request the deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
Restriction: The right to restrict the processing of your personal data in specific situations.
Portability: The right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format and to transfer it to another controller.
Objection: The right to object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing or other purposes.
Non-Discrimination: The right to be free from discrimination when exercising any of your data protection rights.

To exercise these rights, please contact our privacy team at your earliest convenience. We will respond to your requests within the time frames prescribed by applicable law.

Changes to Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes made will be reflected on this page, and we encourage you to review it periodically for the latest information on our data handling practices.

Contact Information

For any inquiries, unsubscribe requests, or questions related to your data, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Address: [Provide physical address]

We value your trust in our company, and we are committed to maintaining a secure and transparent online environment.