Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://government-grants-for-small-businesses.laneexplorer.com (hereafter referred to as “Government Grants for Small Businesses,” “we,” or “our”). We are committed to maintaining the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy details our practices regarding the collection, handling, and protection of data in accordance with 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 information
  • 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) and similar laws in Colorado, Utah, Connecticut, Virginia, South Africa, and other jurisdictions.

Scope

This policy covers all aspects of our website, applications, online services, and products offered under the domain https://government-grants-for-small-businesses.laneexplorer.com. Please note that it does not extend to third-party platforms or services accessed through links on our site, which have their own privacy policies governing data collection and usage.

Processing Activities

This policy outlines our practices when you engage in the following activities:

  1. Using our applications, software, or online services as an authorized user.
  2. Visiting any of our websites linked to this Privacy Policy.
  3. Subscribing to receive newsletters, emails, phone calls, or text messages (SMS) from us.

Personal Data Collection

We collect multiple categories of personal data, including:

  1. Account Information: Details associated with your user account, such as usernames and passwords.
  2. Payment Information: Data related to transactions, including payment method details and billing addresses.
  3. Financial Information: Records of financial activities and inquiries involving our services.
  4. Purchase Information: Data regarding products or services you have purchased from us.
  5. Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers associated with your mobile device for tracking purposes.
  6. Location Data: Information about your physical location when using our location-based services.
  7. Feedback and Reviews: Comments, suggestions, and ratings provided by users to improve our services.
  8. Social Media Information: User data from social media platforms when you interact with our content or share it.
  9. Product Information: Details about products you have shown interest in or purchased through our platform.

We gather this data through direct user input, interactions with our systems, and automated technologies, such as tracking cookies and web beacons. Additionally, we may receive personal data from third parties who assist us in providing services, subject to their respective privacy agreements.

Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website and for analytics purposes:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for navigating our site and ensuring basic functionalities.
  • Preference Cookies: Remembering user preferences to personalize content.
  • Analytics Cookies: Tracking website usage to provide insights for improving our services.

Users can manage non-essential cookies through our Cookie Manager, allowing them to control their privacy settings.

Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the fulfillment of the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. Once the retention period expires or upon request, we securely delete or anonymize the data.

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:

  • Encryption of data at rest and in transit.
  • Secure third-party processing partners who adhere to strict privacy standards.
  • Regular security audits and updates to protect against emerging threats.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected such information by mistake, please contact us using the details provided below.

Your Rights

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

  • Access to and rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure or deletion of your data upon request.
  • Restriction or objecting to the processing of your data under specific circumstances.
  • Portability of your data, allowing you to move it to another service provider.
  • The right not to be subject to automated decision-making processes that significantly affect you.
  • The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority or our privacy team regarding our handling of your data.

To exercise any of these rights, please reach out to our privacy team at the contact information provided below.

Changes to Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Any modifications will be effective immediately upon posting the updated policy on our website. We encourage users to review this page regularly for the latest information.

Contact Information

For any inquiries, unsubscribe requests, data-related questions, or to exercise your rights as described above, please contact us: