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This Privacy Policy explains how [Your Company Name] (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects personal data when you use our website [Website URL], mobile applications, or other services (collectively, the “Services”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) where applicable.

1. Scope of Application

This Policy applies to:

• Users who visit our website or use our Services, including visitors, customers, and account holders (“Users”).
• Personal data collected through our Services, including during registration, purchase, communication, or automated tracking (e.g., cookies).

2. Types of Personal Data Collected

2.1 Provided by You

• Registration Data: Name, email address, shipping/billing address, phone number, and password when creating an account.
• Order Data: Payment information (credit/debit card details, PayPal account), product preferences, and purchase history.
• Communication Data: Messages sent via contact forms, customer support chats, or emails, including feedback and inquiries.
• Profile Data: Preferences, wishlists, and account settings (e.g., language preferences).

2.2 Collected Automatically

• Technical Data: IP address, device type, browser information, operating system, and unique device identifiers.
• Usage Data: Browsing history, pages visited, click-through rates, and interaction with emails (e.g., open/click data).
• Location Data: Approximate location derived from your IP address or explicitly provided (e.g., for shipping calculations).

2.3 From Third Parties

• Payment Providers: Transaction details and fraud prevention data from payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal).
• Social Media: Public profile information if you log in via social media accounts (with your consent).
• Partners: Data from affiliate networks or marketing partners to personalize offers.

3. Purposes and Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data for the following purposes, based on the legal grounds under GDPR/CCPA:

3.1 Necessary for Contract Performance

• Fulfilling orders (e.g., processing payments, arranging shipping, providing order confirmations).
• Managing your account (e.g., creating accounts, updating profile information).

3.2 Legitimate Interests

• Improving user experience (e.g., analyzing usage data to optimize website design).
• Sending promotional emails (you may opt out at any time, see Section 6.2).
• Detecting and preventing fraud or security incidents.

3.3 Consent

• Collecting cookies and similar technologies (see Section 8).
• Sending personalized marketing messages via SMS or social media (explicit consent required).

3.4 Compliance with Legal Obligations

• Maintaining accounting records, complying with tax laws, or responding to legal requests (e.g., court orders, data subject access requests).

4. Sharing of Personal Data

We may share your data with the following third parties:

4.1 Service Providers

• Logistics Partners(e.g., DHL, FedEx): To process shipping and delivery.
• Payment Providers: To handle transactions and ensure payment security.
• IT Service Providers: To maintain website infrastructure, conduct analytics, or send marketing emails.

4.2 Legal Authorities

• When required by law, such as responding to government investigations or enforcing our terms of service.

4.3 Business Transfers

• In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred to a successor entity with appropriate data protection commitments.

5. International Data Transfers

Data may be transferred to countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United States, including our headquarters or service provider locations. We ensure transfers comply with GDPR by:

• Using Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission for transfers to non-EEA countries.
• Requiring third parties to implement equivalent data protection standards (e.g., certification under the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield, where applicable).

6. Your Rights as a Data Subject

Under GDPR and similar laws, you have the following rights:

6.1 Access and Rectification

• Request a copy of your personal data and correct inaccuracies by contacting our Data Protection Officer at [email address: privacy@yourcompany.com].

6.2 Erasure (“Right to Be Forgotten”)

• Request deletion of your data, subject to legal exceptions (e.g., data needed for tax records).

6.3 Restriction of Processing

• Ask us to pause processing your data if you contest its accuracy or legality.

6.4 Data Portability

• Request a machine-readable copy of your data and transfer it to another controller, where technically feasible.

6.5 Withdraw Consent

• If processing is based on your consent (e.g., marketing emails), withdraw it at any time via the “Unsubscribe” link in our emails or your account settings.

6.6 Lodge a Complaint

• Contact a supervisory authority (e.g., your national data protection commission) if you believe your rights are violated.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data only for as long as necessary:

• Order Data: Up to 7 years for tax and compliance purposes.
• Account Data: Until you delete your account or we terminate services (see Section 9).
• Marketing Data: Until you withdraw consent or opt out of communications.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tools to:

• Necessary Cookies: Enable basic website functionality (e.g., cart management, login sessions).
• Analytical Cookies: Monitor website performance (e.g., Google Analytics, with IP anonymization).
• Marketing Cookies: Deliver personalized ads and track campaign effectiveness (e.g., Facebook Pixel).

You can manage cookies via your browser settings or our Cookie Consent Tool. Most browsers allow blocking or deleting cookies, though this may affect website functionality.

9. Security of Personal Data

We protect your data using technical and organizational measures, including:

• Encryption (SSL/TLS for data transmission, AES for data storage).
• Access controls (role-based permissions, two-factor authentication for admin access).
• Regular security audits and employee training on data protection best practices.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not directed to individuals under 16 years of age (or the legal age in your country). We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we become aware of child data collection, we will delete it promptly.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy to reflect legal changes or business practices. Significant updates will be posted on our website with a 30-day notice before 生效 (taking effect). Your continued use of the Services after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

12. Contact Us

For questions about this Policy or your data rights, contact our Data Protection Officer:

• Email: privacy@yourcompany.com
• Address: [Your Company Address]
• Phone: [+XX XXX XXX XXX]

By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy.

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