Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://steam-boat.154news.com (referred to as “Steam Boat,” “we,” or “our” in this Privacy Policy). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled with the utmost care. This policy explains our practices regarding the collection, handling, and protection of personal information in compliance with various 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 data in the private sector
  • 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), Colorado’s Consumer Privacy Act (CPA), Utah’s Consumer Sales and Service Act (UCPA), Connecticut’s ConnectiCT Data Privacy Act (CTDPA), Virginia’s Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), and others.

Scope

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

  1. Our official website at https://steam-boat.154news.com
  2. All applications, services, and products offered under the Steam Boat brand
  3. Interactions on any linked third-party platforms that you access through our site (while these platforms have their own privacy policies, we encourage you to review them)

Processing Activities

This policy covers personal data processing when:

  1. You use our applications or services as an authorized user.
  2. You visit our website(s) linked to this Privacy Policy.
  3. You engage with us through communications such as newsletters, emails, phone calls, or text messages (SMS).

Personal Data Collection

We gather various types of personal data, including:

  1. Account Information: This includes your user name, registration details, and account settings.
  2. Payment Information: Such as credit card numbers, billing addresses, and payment history for transactions on our platform.
  3. Financial Information: Details related to your financial status or banking information provided for premium services.
  4. Purchase Information: Records of products/services purchased, including quantities and transaction dates.
  5. Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers from your mobile device (e.g., IP address, advertising ID) used for improved user experience and analytics.
  6. Location Data: Your geographic location data, which we may collect to provide location-based services or content.
  7. Feedback: Responses and reviews you submit to us, including comments and suggestions.
  8. Social Media Information: When you interact with our social media pages, we may receive information from these platforms (with your consent) to enhance your user experience.
  9. Product Information: Details about products or services that interest you, which we can use for personalized recommendations.

We collect this data through direct input from you, interactions with our platform, and automated technologies like cookies. Third parties may also share personal data with us, but they are bound by their own privacy policies.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your browser when you visit our website(s). They serve various purposes, including:

  1. Strictly Necessary: These cookies enable core functionalities like login and account management.
  2. Preference: Used to remember settings or preferences you’ve made while using our site.
  3. Analytics: Help us understand user behavior and improve our services.

You have control over non-essential cookies through our Cookie Manager, where you can manage your cookie preferences.

Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. Once these purposes are met, we delete or anonymize the data.

Security Measures

We implement robust organizational safeguards and security practices to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. This includes:

  • Secure data transmission protocols (e.g., SSL/TLS)
  • Encryption of sensitive data at rest and in transit
  • Access controls and monitoring to ensure only authorized personnel can access data

Your Rights

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

  • Right of access, rectification, erasure (also known as the “right to be forgotten”), restriction, or portability of your data.
  • Right to object to or disagree with certain processing activities.
  • Right not to be subject to automated decision-making or profiling.
  • Right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority in your country.

To exercise these rights or have any data-related queries, please contact our privacy team using the details provided below.

Changes to Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for the latest information on how we protect your personal data.

Contact Information

For any questions, comments, or requests regarding privacy or data protection, please contact us: