This policy describes how we collect, use, communicate, and disclose personal information when you utilize the Trucking.Social tool and features (collectively called the “Services”). It also outlines your rights and choices regarding your personal information.
The term “you” refers to any person or entity who downloads, views, uses, accesses, browses, or submits any content or material to the Platform.
Personal information you provide to us
- Account creation When you create a user account, we collect certain personal information from you, including your name, email address, and password. Additional optional information, such as age and gender, may be included as part of your public profile.
- Information you share in your memorial site When you share a memorial, send tributes, upload photo and video memories, build biographies and timelines, invite or join a memorial, or post comments or messages on a memorial, we receive any personal information made available through these uses of the Services.
- Communicating with us We collect personal information from you, such as your email address, phone number, or mailing address when you request information about our Services.
- Automatic Data Collection We may collect certain information automatically when you use the Services. This may include your Internet protocol (IP) address, user settings, MAC address, cookie identifiers, mobile carrier, mobile advertising and other unique identifiers, details about your browser, operating system or device, location information (derived from IP address), internet service provider, pages that you visit before, during, and after using the Services, information about the links you click, and other details about how you use the Services. This information may be associated with accounts and other devices.
- Public postings in the services Your use of the Services may disclose information to the public. Any public posting on the Platform is not considered “personal information” and is not protected by this Privacy Policy. We cannot control how other Users interact with, download, or share your information. Even after public postings have been removed from the Platform, copies of content posted publicly may be preserved in cached or archived pages and may have been captured and stored by other Users.
How we use the information we receive
We do not share your personal information, except in the following specific instances:
- Communications We use the personal information you provide to communicate with you regarding customer service inquiries, support, transaction history, and information related to orders. We may also use your personal information to send newsletters or other periodic emails about the Services and Platform.
- Internal operations Personal information is used for internal operations, including troubleshooting, data analysis, testing, research, and service improvement. We also use personal information to process transactions.
- Automatic Data Collection We use collected information to screen for potential risks and fraud, improve website accessibility, understand the effectiveness of advertisements, and deliver relevant ads.
How we share personal information
- Anonymized and aggregated We may publish or transfer fully anonymized and aggregated statistics based on your personal information to enhance the user experience, improve the Platform, and share with partner or affiliate companies.
- As required by law There may be circumstances where we are legally obligated to share or disclose your personal information to law enforcement agencies or public authorities.
- With your specific permission In certain circumstances, we may ask for your permission to share personal information. We will not share any of your personal information without your express consent.
How we protect personal information
We store data as long as needed to provide the Services. When you delete an account, all uploaded videos are deleted. Other information may be retained on our servers in an anonymized and aggregated fashion for our internal use. It typically takes between one month and 90 days to delete an account. For certain data categories, we may specify data retention practices.
We take reasonable steps to ensure the secure treatment of your information, following accepted standards to protect personal information. However, we cannot guarantee 100% security on the internet and are not liable for unintentional disclosure of personal information.
By providing personal information to us, you consent to our electronic communication regarding security, privacy, and administrative issues relating to your use of our website. We will notify you as required by law in case of a security breach.
Your Choices and Rights
You have the following rights concerning your personal data:
- Access to/Portability of Personal Data: You can access or request the transfer of your electronic Personal Data to another party where required by law.
- Request Correction: If your personal information is inaccurate or incomplete, you may request correction.
- Request Deletion: Subject to certain legal exceptions, you can request the deletion of your personal information.
- Request Restriction of Processing or Object to Processing: You may request restrictions on or object to the processing of your personal information, including opting in or out of the sale of your Personal Data to third parties, if applicable and permitted by law.
You can make these requests by contacting us via email at support@Trucking.Social.com. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and reserve the right to retain information necessary to comply with legal obligations.
Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and provide improved website features. Our cookie usage is focused on analyzing user behavior and continuously enhancing our website to better serve you.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They help the website recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and settings. Cookies serve various functions, including tracking your session, improving the website’s performance, and providing a more personalized user experience.
Why Do We Use Cookies?
We use cookies to:
- Analyze User Behavior: Cookies allow us to collect information about how you interact with our website. This information helps us understand your preferences and tailor our content to match your interests.
- Enhance Features: Cookies help us track which features of our website are most popular and useful to our visitors. This data enables us to prioritize improvements and updates that benefit you.
- Remember Your Preferences: Cookies store your preferences and settings, ensuring a smoother and more customized browsing experience during your next visit.
- Improve Website Performance: By tracking which pages are viewed, and which links are clicked, cookies help us identify and resolve issues to ensure optimal website performance.
Your Privacy Matters
Your privacy is of the utmost importance to us. The cookies we use do not collect personal information that can identify you. Instead, they aggregate data about user behavior to help us improve the website as a whole. We respect your right to privacy, and you can manage your cookie preferences through your web browser settings.
Manage Your Cookie Preferences
You have the choice to manage your cookie preferences through your web browser settings. You can opt to accept or decline cookies, and you can delete existing cookies. Keep in mind that disabling cookies may impact your experience on our website, and some features may not function correctly.
By using our website, you agree to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Usage Privacy Statement. If you have any questions or concerns about our cookie usage, please feel free to contact us.
Do Not Track Mechanisms
Please note that we do not respond to “do not track” notices.
Changes to our Privacy Policy and Practices
We may revise this Privacy Policy in our sole discretion. If there are any material changes, we will notify you as required by applicable law. By continuing to use the Services after the new Privacy Policy takes effect, you agree to accept the updated policy.