Privacy Policy | EcoRecycle Technologies Inc.

Last Updated: Oct 10th, 2024

At EcoRecycle, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard the data you provide, in compliance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following personal information to facilitate the sale and pickup of your vehicle:

• Name
• Phone number
• Year, make, and model (YMM) of the car
• Condition of the vehicle (based on the questions you answer)
• Car location

This information is essential for generating an offer for your car and coordinating the pickup with the buyer’s tow truck driver. We do not collect or store email addresses, as we are not involved in data brokering, telemarketing, or email marketing. Our sole purpose is to facilitate the transaction between sellers and buyers.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To calculate an offer for your vehicle.
• To communicate the offer and facilitate the sale.
• To coordinate the pickup of your vehicle by the buyer’s tow truck driver.
• To assist with any follow-up needed after the sale, such as issues with transferring vehicle ownership.

We do not use your personal information for any other purposes unless explicitly agreed upon or required by law.

3. How We Share Your Information

We only share your phone number in the following circumstances:

• With the buyer whose offer you accept, in order to facilitate vehicle pickup and payment.
• If you reject an offer and request a callback, we may share your phone number with up to three potential buyers for negotiation purposes.

No other third parties will have access to your phone number, and we strictly avoid telemarketing practices. Your information is never shared for marketing or data brokering purposes.

4. Retention of Your Information

We retain your personal information as long as necessary to:

• Facilitate the sale and pickup of your vehicle.
• Address any issues related to vehicle ownership transfer, which may arise up to one year after the transaction.

Once these purposes have been fulfilled, your data will be securely deleted from our system unless you request otherwise.

5. Right to Access and Correction

You have the right to access your personal information and request updates or corrections. If you wish to update any details, please contact us atsupport@ecorecyclageqc.com. , and we will assist you in making the necessary changes.

6. Right to Be Forgotten

You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information at any time. To exercise this right, please email us atsupport@ecorecyclageqc.com. , and we will manually remove your data from our system.

7. Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously. Your data is stored in a secure database, and we employ encryption and access control measures to protect it from unauthorized access. Only authorized personnel have access to your information, and we regularly review our security practices to maintain compliance with privacy regulations.

8. Your Rights

Under Canadian law, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• The right to access your data.
• The right to request corrections or updates.
• The right to request the deletion of your data (right to be forgotten).
• The right to withdraw consent for the collection, use, or disclosure of your information.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us atsupport@ecorecyclageqc.com.

9. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on our website, and we encourage you to review this policy periodically.

If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us atsupport@ecorecyclageqc.comor call us at 438-346-9331.