Effective Date: 01/01/2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to Guideslane.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We value your privacy and are committed to safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website at www.guideslane.com and use our services. By using our website and services, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

2. Our Data Protection Responsibilities

“Personal data” refers to any information that identifies an individual, such as your name, address, or contact details. Guideslane.com is responsible for making decisions regarding the processing of your personal data and ensuring that it complies with applicable data protection laws.

3. Types of Personal Data We Collect

We collect different types of personal data depending on your relationship with Guideslane.com:

  • Buyers: If you are a prospective, current, or past customer who registers an account or places a request, we may collect your contact details and relevant information.

  • Professionals: If you register as a professional to offer services to our users, we may collect information about your business, correspondence records, and transaction data.

  • Website Users: Individuals accessing our website may have their usage data collected.

  • Job Applicants: If you apply for a position with us, we collect information related to your application.

4. How We Use Personal Data and Why

We process your personal data for specific purposes related to your engagement with Guideslane.com, including providing and improving our services, communication, identity verification, and legal compliance. Our lawful bases for processing your data may include your consent, contract performance, legal obligations, and legitimate interests.

5. Sharing Your Personal Data

We may share your personal data with third-party professionals and aggregators to facilitate connections between buyers and professionals. Trusted third parties assist us in providing and enhancing our services. We may also share your information with third parties for their independent purposes, subject to their privacy policies.

6. Data Transfers

Your personal data is stored on servers located in the United States. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your data to the US, as well as its processing in accordance with US data protection laws.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for a limited duration, necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including legal compliance, dispute resolution, and contract enforcement.

8. Your Rights and How to Exercise Them

You have legal rights concerning your personal data. If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data rights, please contact us at admin@guideslane.com.

Your rights include:

  • The right to access and obtain a copy of your personal information.
  • The right to request edits or erasure of your personal information.
  • The right to limit the processing of your personal information.
  • Data portability right (if applicable).
  • The right to object to the processing of your personal information.

9. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in data processing practices. Please review this policy regularly.

10. Contact Information

If you require further information or have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at admin@guideslane.com.