Privacy Policy: Your Data Protection and Privacy Rights at CC General Contractor
At CC General Contractor, your privacy and data protection are our top priorities. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information on https://ccgeneralcontractors.com and our affiliated social media platforms. We comply with the United States Privacy Act, California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to maintain the highest standards of transparency and privacy.
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Data Collection and Purpose
We collect personal information from visitors in specific scenarios to provide better services and ensure a secure experience. Here’s how and when we collect data:
- Comments: When you leave a comment, we collect the information you provide (such as your name and email) as well as your IP address and browser user agent to detect and filter spam.
- Cookies: Our site uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are also used to remember your details if you opt-in when leaving comments or logging in, streamlining your visits to the site.
- Media Uploads: If you upload images, we recommend removing any embedded location data (EXIF GPS) to prevent other users from accessing this information.
Use of Cookies and How They Affect You
We use cookies to improve functionality and convenience:
- Comment Cookies: These remember your name, email, and website for a year, so you don’t need to re-enter information when commenting.
- Login Cookies: Used to keep you logged in for two days, or two weeks if you select “Remember Me.” These are deleted once you log out.
- Content Editor Cookies: Temporary cookies store article IDs for users who publish or edit posts. These expire in one day and do not store personal data.
For more on our cookies, please visit our Privacy and Cookies Page.
Embedded Content and External Links
Content on our site may include embedded elements, such as videos or articles from other websites. Embedded content behaves as though you have visited the original source, meaning external websites may track your interactions, use cookies, and collect data if you are logged into those sites.
- Outbound Links: Our privacy policy extends only to our website. When visiting external links, such as our social media pages (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), please review their privacy policies for more information.
How We Share and Retain Your Data
Our data handling practices comply with CCPA and GDPR to keep your information secure:
- Password Resets: If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email for security purposes.
- Comment Data: We retain comments and related metadata indefinitely to recognize and approve follow-up comments.
- User Accounts: For registered users, we store profile information securely. Users can view, edit, or delete their data at any time, except for usernames. Administrators also have limited access to user data as part of site management.
Your Privacy Rights
You have complete control over the data you provide on our site. Under CCPA and GDPR guidelines, you are entitled to the following:
- Data Access: Request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you.
- Data Erasure: Request that we delete any personal data, except information retained for legal, administrative, or security needs.
To submit a request or ask questions about your data, please reach out via our Contact Page.
Data Retention Periods
Data is retained only as long as necessary:
- Comments and Metadata: Held indefinitely to support follow-up communication.
- Registered User Data: Retained as long as your account is active and deleted upon request.
How We Protect Your Data
All visitor comments are checked using an automated spam detection service to maintain a secure and user-friendly environment. Our policies ensure that data collection and retention adhere to legal standards and prioritize your privacy.
For questions about our privacy practices or to exercise your rights, contact us directly via our Contact Page. Connect with us on social media for more updates:
Your trust is essential to us, and we’re dedicated to keeping your data secure, providing a transparent experience, and respecting your privacy at all times.