Contents
- 1 1. Introduction
- 2 2. Information We Collect
- 3 3. How We Use Your Information
- 4 4. Sharing Your Information
- 5 5. Your Rights & Choices
- 6 6. Data Security
- 7 7. Data Retention
- 8 8. International Data Transfers
- 9 9. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
- 10 10. Third-Party Links
- 11 11. Children’s Privacy
- 12 12. Updates to This Policy
1. Introduction
Welcome to MyOilSpecs.com (“we,” “our,” “us”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, in compliance with United States (US) privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and United Kingdom (UK) laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
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Personal Data: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other identifiers you provide when signing up for newsletters, creating an account, contacting us, or using our services.
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Technical Data: IP addresses, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and other technical details when you access our site.
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Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, referring website URLs, and other analytical data.
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Financial Data: Payment details if you make purchases through our site.
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Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze site performance.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data for the following purposes:
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To provide and improve our services, including processing transactions and delivering content.
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To respond to inquiries, customer support requests, and troubleshooting issues.
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To personalize user experience, content, and advertising based on your preferences.
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To comply with legal obligations, regulatory requirements, and enforce our policies.
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To conduct analytics, detect fraud, and improve website security.
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To send promotional communications, offers, and newsletters (with opt-out options).
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share information in the following cases:
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Legal Compliance: If required by law, court order, or regulatory authority.
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Service Providers & Third Parties: With trusted third-party vendors who assist in website operation, hosting, analytics, advertising, and payment processing.
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Business Transfers: If we merge, acquire, or sell assets, user data may be part of the transaction.
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Marketing & Advertising Partners: With consent, we may share data with partners for targeted advertising.
5. Your Rights & Choices
Under applicable laws, you have the following rights:
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US (CCPA) Rights:
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Right to know what personal data we collect and how it is used.
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Right to request deletion of personal data.
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Right to opt-out of data sales (we do not sell personal data).
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Right to request data portability and correction.
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Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights.
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UK (UK GDPR) Rights:
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Right to access, correct, or delete personal data.
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Right to restrict or object to data processing.
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Right to data portability and to withdraw consent where applicable.
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Right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
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6. Data Security
We implement technical and organizational security measures, including encryption, secure server storage, and access controls, to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When no longer needed, data is securely deleted.
8. International Data Transfers
For users in the UK and EU, we may transfer your data to the US or other countries where our service providers operate. We ensure adequate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and encryption, to protect your data in compliance with UK GDPR.
9. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, tracking pixels, and similar technologies for analytics, personalization, and advertising purposes. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or opt-out using online tools such as YourAdChoices or Network Advertising Initiative.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies or practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal data.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13 (US) or under 16 (UK). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we learn that a child’s data has been collected, we will take steps to delete it.
12. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The “Last Updated” date reflects the most recent changes. We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed.