Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Your Privacy Matters to Us

Tuarus Container Service respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information — fully compliant with Google Merchant Center policies and the Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA).

1. Information We Collect

To provide you with shipping container quotes, deliveries, and support, we collect the following categories of personal information:

📋 Contact Information

Full name, email address, phone number, shipping/billing address

🏢 Business Information

Company name, tax ID (for commercial accounts), delivery site details

💳 Transaction Data

Payment details, purchase history, container specifications, invoice records

🌐 Technical Data

IP address, browser type, device identifiers, cookies, referring URLs

📱 Communication Data

Support tickets, chat logs, email correspondence, call recordings (with consent)

2. How We Collect Information

We collect information through:

  • Direct interactions: When you request a quote, place an order, contact support, or sign up for newsletters
  • Automated technologies: Cookies, server logs, and analytics tools (Google Analytics, Meta Pixel) when you browse our website
  • Third-party sources: Payment processors, shipping carriers, and lead generation partners (with your consent)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following legitimate business purposes — all compliant with Google Merchant Center policies:

✅ Permitted Uses

  • Process and fulfill container orders, quotes, and deliveries
  • Communicate with you about orders, warranties, and service updates
  • Improve our website, customer experience, and product offerings
  • Detect and prevent fraud, security incidents, and prohibited transactions
  • Comply with legal obligations (tax, shipping regulations, CTDPA requirements)
  • Send promotional emails — only with your explicit opt-in consent

Google Merchant Center Compliance: We do not sell customer data to third parties for advertising. Any data shared with Google (e.g., for remarketing) is anonymized and complies with Google's prohibited content policies. We never collect sensitive payment data beyond what is necessary for transaction processing via PCI-compliant gateways.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze traffic, and support advertising. You can manage cookie preferences through our cookie banner or browser settings.

🔔 Google Consent Mode: Our website implements Google Consent Mode v2, which adjusts Google tags based on user cookie preferences — fully compliant with Google Merchant Center's EU and CT privacy requirements.

5. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We never sell your personal information. We may share data only with:

🚛 Service Providers

Shipping carriers, payment processors (Stripe, PayPal), IT hosting

📊 Analytics Partners

Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity (anonymized IP addresses)

⚖️ Legal Compliance

When required by law, court order, or to protect rights/safety

🏢 Business Transfers

In case of merger, acquisition, or bankruptcy (you will be notified)

Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA) Compliance: As a business serving Connecticut residents, we provide the right to opt-out of data processing for targeted advertising and the right to access, correct, delete, or port your data (see Section 7).

6. Data Security & Retention

We implement industry-standard safeguards: SSL encryption, firewalls, access controls, and regular security audits. Payment data is processed through PCI DSS Level 1 compliant gateways — we do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law (e.g., tax records kept for 7 years). You may request deletion at any time.

7. Your Privacy Rights (CTDPA)

If you are a resident of Connecticut, you have the following rights under the Connecticut Data Privacy Act (effective July 1, 2023):

  • Right to Confirm & Access: Know whether we process your data and access that data
  • Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal exceptions)
  • Right to Data Portability: Obtain a copy of your data in a portable format
  • Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of processing for targeted advertising and sale of data (we do not sell data)
  • Right to Appeal: If we deny your request, you may appeal within 60 days

For all users (Google Merchant Center requirement): You may opt out of personalized advertising via Google Ad Settings or the NAI opt-out page.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are directed to businesses and adults over the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us immediately for deletion.

9. Do Not Track & Global Privacy Control

Our website honors Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals. If your browser sends a GPC signal, we will automatically treat it as an opt-out of data sharing for cross-context behavioral advertising.

10. Contact Us & Privacy Complaints

📧 Privacy Team Contact

Email: info@tuaruscontainerservice.com

Phone: 1-888-555-0123

Address: 1122 MAIN ST 06902 STAMFORD

For CTDPA complaints, you may also contact the Connecticut Attorney General's office at portal.ct.gov/AG.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in legal requirements or our practices. Material changes will be notified via email (if you have an account) or through a banner on our website. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when changes were made.

📢 Google Merchant Center Compliance Statement

Tuarus Container Service is a registered merchant with Google. We comply with all Google Merchant Center policies including: transparent data collection, no misleading claims, secure checkout, and accurate representation of shipping container products. We do not engage in deceptive practices, and any customer data shared with Google for advertising purposes is done with explicit consent and anonymization where required.