Why should I conduct a background check on myself?

Conducting a background check on yourself helps you verify information potential employers or organizations might find, allowing you to correct errors and be prepared for questions.

What types of records should I check?

Check your criminal record, credit report, employment history, educational credentials, and online presence for accuracy.

How can I obtain my background information?

You can obtain background information through online public records databases, credit reporting agencies, and requesting records from local government offices.

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://how-to-conduct-a-background-check-on-yourself.laneexplorer.com (hereinafter referred to as “How to Conduct a Background Check on Yourself,” “we,” or “us”). We are dedicated to maintaining the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, handling, and protection of data in accordance with various international privacy laws and regulations, including but not limited to:

Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
Quebec Law 25
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) from the European Union (EU)
Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD) in Brazil
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) in the United States
Colorado Privacy Act (CPA)
Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA)
Connecticut Personal Data Protection Act (CTDPA)
Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)
South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)

Scope

This policy covers all aspects of our website, https://how-to-conduct-a-background-check-on-yourself.laneexplorer.com, including associated applications, services, and products. However, please be aware that this policy does not extend to third-party platforms, apps, or services linked from our site, as they have their own privacy policies governing data collection and usage.

Processing Activities

This Privacy Policy applies when:

You use any of our applications, access our services, or visit our website as an authorized user.
You engage with us through communications like newsletters, emails, phone calls, or text messages (SMS).

Personal Data Collection

We collect multiple types of personal data to enhance your experience and provide our services effectively:

Account Information: Details related to your account creation and management.
Payment Information: Credit card details and billing addresses for transactions.
Financial Information: Banking information, where necessary, for financial transactions.
Purchase Information: Data about products or services you buy from us.
Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique device IDs or IP addresses to recognize your device.
Location Data: Information about your geographical location when using our location-based services.
Feedback and Reviews: Comments, ratings, and suggestions provided by users.
Social Media Information: Details obtained from social media platforms when you connect your account.
Product Interest: Information on products you view or purchase to personalize recommendations.

We gather this data through various methods, including user input forms, interactions with our platform, and automated technologies like cookies and tracking pixels. Additionally, we may receive personal data from third parties who assist us in providing services, subject to their privacy policies.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. We use them for:

Strictly Necessary: Ensuring basic functionality of the site and improving user experience.
Preference: Remembering user preferences and settings.
Analytics: Tracking website usage to enhance performance and deliver content tailored to users’ interests.

Users can manage their cookie choices through our Cookie Manager, allowing them to control which types of cookies are set on their device.

Data Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data for as long as it is necessary for the purpose it was collected or as required by law. Once the retention period expires or when the purpose changes, we securely delete or anonymize the data.

Security Measures

We implement robust security measures to safeguard your personal data:

Employing encryption protocols during data transmission and storage.
Engaging secure third-party processing partners who adhere to strict privacy standards.
Regularly reviewing and updating our security practices to protect against new threats.

Children’s Privacy

We do not intentionally collect or solicit personal data from individuals under the age of 18. If we learn that we have collected such data, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have various rights regarding your personal data:

Access: Request access to and confirmation of the processing of your personal data.
Rectification: Correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Ask for the deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
Restriction: Limit the use or disclosure of your data.
Data Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format and transfer it to another controller.
Objection: Object to the processing of your data for specific or all purposes.
Non-Discrimination: Be free from decisions based solely on automated processing.

To exercise these rights or if you have any data-related queries, please contact our privacy team at:

Email: contact@how-to-conduct-a-background-check-on-yourself.laneexplorer.com
Address: [Privacy Team Contact Address]

Changes to Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on our website, and we encourage users to review this policy periodically for the latest information.

Contact Information

For privacy-related inquiries, unsubscription requests, or if you have any questions regarding data handling practices, please reach out to us using the contact details provided above.