Privacy Policy Notice for MTR Contractors, Inc/My Thatch Roof.

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Effective Date: July 1, 2024

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Thank you for visiting our website. Protecting your personal information is important to us, and this Privacy Policy Notice explains how we handle your data in accordance with the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (the "Act"). This notice is for informational purposes only and not legal advice.

 

1. Scope of this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to Texas residents whose personal data may be collected, stored, used, shared, or processed by [Company Name] if we conduct business in Texas or provide a product or service to Texas residents.

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2. Definitions of Personal and Sensitive Data

The Act defines "personal data" as information that can identify an individual, and "sensitive data" includes specific data types, such as:

• Precise geolocation data

• Data revealing racial or ethnic origin, religious beliefs, health conditions, and more

• Data of children under 13

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3. Your Rights Under the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act

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As a Texas resident, the Act grants you the following rights over your personal data:

• Right to Access: You may request access to your personal data and obtain it in a readable format.

• Right to Correct: You can request corrections to inaccurate personal data.

• Right to Delete: You can request deletion of your personal data.

• Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of data processing for targeted advertising, sale of personal data, or profiling that affects key life decisions (such as financial, healthcare, and employment opportunities).

• Right Against Discrimination: You will not be retaliated against for exercising any of these rights.

 

4. How to Exercise Your Rights

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You may submit requests to exercise your rights under the Act via 972-432-7011 or through other secure and reliable methods as indicated on our website. Requests will be handled within 45 days and may be extended by another 45 days if necessary. MTR will provide two responses per year free of charge unless a request is excessive, unfounded, or repetitive.

 

5. Our Responsibilities and Disclosures

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As required under the Act, we are committed to the following:

• Limiting Data Collection: We only collect personal data that is adequate, relevant, and necessary for specified purposes disclosed in this Privacy Notice.

• Protecting Sensitive Data: Sensitive data will not be processed without your consent.

• Providing Transparency: We disclose the categories of data we collect and the purpose for processing it, and the categories of third parties with whom we may share it.

• Allowing Opt-Out of Sales or Targeted Advertising: If applicable, you may opt out of data sales or processing for targeted advertising as per the Act’s requirements.

 

6. Data Security Practices

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We implement reasonable data security measures to protect personal data and ensure that any deidentified data remains deidentified. We also require third-party data processors to adhere to security measures in line with our contractual obligations under the Act.

 

7. Data Retention and Disposal

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We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. When data is no longer needed, we follow secure data disposal practices to ensure confidentiality.

 

8. Appeals and Complaints

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If your request to exercise your rights is denied, we will provide an explanation and information on how to appeal. If an appeal is also denied, you may contact the Texas Attorney General’s office to file a complaint.

 

9. Enforcement

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The Texas Attorney General is responsible for enforcing the Act. In case of a violation, the Attorney General may issue civil penalties.

 

10. Exemptions

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Please note that certain types of personal data and entities are exempt from the Act. For example, financial institutions regulated under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) and healthcare entities governed by HIPAA are exempt, along with information processed by an individual for personal, non-commercial activities.

 

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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We may update this Privacy Policy as necessary to remain compliant with changes in law or in response to operational changes.

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For additional questions or to submit a request, please contact us at 972-432-7011.

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MTR Contractors, Inc./My Thatch Roof