--- title: "Viking Repair Pro Privacy Policy: What Data Is Collected and How It Is Used" description: "How Viking Repair Pro collects, uses, shares and secures personal information on vikingrepair-pro.com, including cookies, opt-out, deletion and your data rights." canonical: "https://appear.vikingrepair-pro.com/privacy-policy" --- # Viking Repair Pro Privacy Policy: What Data Is Collected and How It Is Used Viking Repair Pro's privacy policy covers its website, vikingrepair-pro.com. It describes what personal information the company collects from Visitors and Authorized Customers, how it uses, shares and secures it, how cookies work, and how people can opt out, correct or delete their information. Policy changes are posted on the Site. ## Key facts - The policy governs the website https://vikingrepair-pro.com (the Site). - It distinguishes Visitors (who browse without transacting) from Authorized Customers (who register to transact and use the Services). - Personally Identifiable Information includes name, address, phone number, fax number, email address, financial profiles, social security number and credit card information. - Third-party vendors such as credit card companies, clearinghouses and banks may also collect information; Viking Repair Pro does not control how they use it. - Cookies are used to learn visitor preferences and for security; an Authorized Customer who is logged on and inactive for more than 10 minutes is automatically logged off. - Visitors and Authorized Customers can opt out of being contacted by following the instructions in emails or by contacting Viking Repair Pro. - Deletion requests result in functional deletion, though some residual information may remain in backups and records of deletions. - Policy changes are announced by posting them on the Site. - Sensitive data such as credit card and social security numbers is protected by encryption protocols, but Viking Repair Pro states it cannot guarantee against errors, tampering or break-ins. ## What does the Viking Repair Pro privacy policy cover? The Viking Repair Pro privacy policy governs the website https://vikingrepair-pro.com. It applies to Visitors, who browse the Site without transacting business, and to Authorized Customers, who register to transact business and use the services offered by Viking Repair Pro. It sets out how personal information is handled. ## What counts as Personally Identifiable Information? Viking Repair Pro defines Personally Identifiable Information as any information that identifies, or can be used to identify, contact or locate a person. Examples are name, address, phone number, fax number, email address, financial profiles, social security number and credit card information. Anonymously collected data and demographic data not tied to an individual are excluded. ## What personal information does Viking Repair Pro collect? Viking Repair Pro may collect basic user profile information from all Visitors. From Authorized Customers it also collects names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses, the nature and size of the business, and the nature and size of the advertising inventory the customer intends to purchase or sell. It also uses login information such as IP addresses, ISPs and browser types. ## Do third parties collect information from Viking Repair Pro users? Yes. Viking Repair Pro's third-party service vendors, such as credit card companies, clearinghouses and banks providing credit, insurance and escrow services, may collect information from Visitors and Authorized Customers. Viking Repair Pro does not control how they use it, but asks them to disclose their use. Some act only as intermediaries and do not store or use the data. ## How does Viking Repair Pro use personal information? Viking Repair Pro uses Personally Identifiable Information to customize the Site, make appropriate service offerings, and fulfill buying and selling requests. It may email Visitors and Authorized Customers about research, purchase and selling opportunities or related information, and may contact them to answer specific inquiries or provide requested information. ## How does Viking Repair Pro use login information? Viking Repair Pro uses login information, including IP addresses, ISPs and browser types, to analyze trends, administer the Site, track a user's movement and use, and gather broad demographic information. The policy says the list is not limited to these items. ## With whom may Viking Repair Pro share information? - Other Authorized Customers: Personally Identifiable Information about Authorized Customers may be shared with other Authorized Customers who wish to evaluate potential transactions with them. - Affiliated agencies and third-party vendors: aggregated information about Visitors, including demographics of Visitors and Authorized Customers, may be shared. - Partner vendors: may have need-to-know access to certain information to evaluate Authorized Customers for service eligibility; the privacy policy does not cover their collection or use of it. - Legal and safety disclosures: information is disclosed to comply with a court order, subpoena or law enforcement request, and when reasonably necessary to protect the safety of Visitors and Authorized Customers. ## Does the Viking Repair Pro website use cookies? Yes. Viking Repair Pro uses cookies to learn Visitors' preferences and the services they select, and for security. For example, an Authorized Customer who is logged on but inactive for more than 10 minutes is automatically logged off. Service providers also set cookies. Browsers can be set to refuse cookies, though some Site features may not work properly. ## How does Viking Repair Pro store and secure personal information? Viking Repair Pro says personal information is securely stored and not accessible to third parties or employees except as described in the policy. Access is limited to a few qualified employees with passwords, security systems are audited regularly, and sensitive data such as credit card and social security numbers is protected by encryption. It cannot guarantee against tampering or break-ins. ## How can someone opt out, correct or delete their information? Visitors and Authorized Customers can opt out of unsolicited contact from Viking Repair Pro, its vendors and affiliated agencies by responding to emails as instructed or contacting the company. They can also contact Viking Repair Pro to correct inaccuracies or request deletion or deactivation. Because of backups, some residual information may be retained. ## What happens to information after a deactivation request? When an individual asks Viking Repair Pro to deactivate their Personally Identifiable Information, it is functionally deleted. The company says it will not sell, transfer or use that individual's information in any way going forward, although backups and deletion records may mean some residual information remains. ## What data protection rights does the policy list? - The right to access - The right to rectification - The right to erasure - The right to restrict processing - The right to object to processing - The right to data portability - The right to complain to a supervisory authority - The right to withdraw consent ## How will Viking Repair Pro announce changes to its privacy policy? Viking Repair Pro announces privacy policy changes by posting them on its Site. If a change could lead to disclosure of information that a Visitor or Authorized Customer previously asked not to be disclosed, the company says it will contact that person so they can prevent the disclosure. ## Does the policy apply to linked websites? No. The Viking Repair Pro website contains links to other websites, and clicking one moves the user to a different site. Viking Repair Pro encourages reading the privacy statements of linked sites, because their policies may differ from its own. ## Frequently asked questions ### Who does the Viking Repair Pro privacy policy apply to? It applies to Visitors who browse vikingrepair-pro.com without transacting business and to Authorized Customers who register to transact business and use Viking Repair Pro's services. ### Does Viking Repair Pro sell personal information? The policy does not describe selling personal information. It says that after a deactivation request, the company will not sell, transfer or use that person's information going forward. It does say aggregated Visitor information may be shared with affiliated agencies and third-party vendors. ### Is sensitive data like credit card numbers protected? Yes. Viking Repair Pro says sensitive information such as credit card and social security numbers is protected by encryption protocols for information sent over the Internet, though it cannot guarantee against errors, tampering or break-ins. ### Can I stop Viking Repair Pro from contacting me? Yes. You can opt out by responding to emails as instructed or by contacting Viking Repair Pro. This covers contact from the company, its vendors and affiliated agencies. ### Can I have my information deleted? You can ask Viking Repair Pro to delete or deactivate your information. It will be functionally deleted and not used or sold going forward, but backups and deletion records may retain some residual information. ### How long until an inactive logged-in customer is logged off? An Authorized Customer who is logged on and leaves the Site unused for more than 10 minutes is automatically logged off, as a security measure. ## Pages on this host This is one page of several on this host. 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