Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 15, 2024
This Privacy Policy explains how GadgetKnower collects, uses, and discloses information from users of its website (gadgetknower.com) and mobile applications (collectively, the "Services").
Important Note for International Users:
By using GadgetKnower's Services, you acknowledge that any information you provide may be stored, transferred to, or processed in the INDIA, even if you are located outside the INDIA. You also acknowledge that INDIA. privacy laws may not provide the same level of protection as the laws in your home country.
About This Policy:
This Privacy Policy outlines how GadgetKnower handles your personal information. We may update this policy periodically, so please revisit it regularly.
Using and Processing Information
In this policy, "using" and "processing" information include:
- Using cookies of your Devices.
- Analyzing information statistically or otherwise.
- Any other way of handling information, including collecting, storing, modifying, deleting, using, combining, disclosing, and transferring information within GadgetKnower or its affiliates.
SECTION 1 – WHAT DO WE DO WITH YOUR INFORMATION?
This section details the types of information GadgetKnower gathers and how it's used.
Information Collected During Purchases
When you make a purchase on GadgetKnower, we collect personal information essential to process your order, such as:
- Name
- Address
- Email Address
- Phone Number
Information Collected While Browsing
As you browse GadgetKnower, we automatically collect your computer's internet protocol (IP) address. This helps us understand information about your browser and operating system, but doesn't necessarily identify you personally.
Email Marketing (if applicable)
With your permission, GadgetKnower may send you emails about the store, new products, and other updates.
SECTION 2 - User Consent for Information Collection
This section explains how GadgetKnower obtains your consent for collecting your information.
Consent During Checkout
When you provide personal information to complete actions like:
- Transactions
- Credit card verification
- Order placement
- Delivery arrangements
- Purchase returns
We assume you consent to us collecting and using that information for that specific purpose only.
Consent for Marketing (if applicable)
If we request your personal information for a secondary reason, such as marketing, we will explicitly ask for your expressed consent. We may also give you the option to decline.
Withdrawing Consent
You have the right to withdraw your consent for GadgetKnower to contact you or to continue collecting, using, or disclosing your information. To do this, you can contact GadgetKnower at any time via email: gadgetknower.com or by CONTACT US
SECTION 3 – Disclosure of Your Information
This section outlines the circumstances under which GadgetKnower may disclose your personal information.
Disclosure Required by Law
GadgetKnower may disclose your personal information if we are legally obligated to do so. This may include situations arising from a court order or law enforcement investigation.
Disclosure for Violation of Terms of Service
We may also disclose your personal information if you violate our Terms of Service.
SECTION 4 – Third-Party Service Providers
This section explains how GadgetKnower interacts with third-party service providers and how your information may be involved.
Limited Use by Third Parties
Generally, GadgetKnower's third-party service providers are only authorized to collect, use, and disclose your information to the extent required to perform the services they provide to GadgetKnower.
Payment Processors
There may be some exceptions, such as payment gateways and other payment processors. These third-party service providers have their own privacy policies that apply to the information you provide for your purchase transactions. GadgetKnower recommends that you review their privacy policies to understand how they handle your personal information.
Location of Service Providers
It's important to note that some third-party service providers may be located in different jurisdictions than you or GadgetKnower. If you choose to proceed with a transaction that involves a third-party service provider, your information may become subject to the laws of the jurisdiction(s) where that provider is located.
Leaving the GadgetKnower Website
Once you click on a link that redirects you away from GadgetKnower's website or application, you are no longer subject to GadgetKnower's Privacy Policy or Terms of Service. GadgetKnower is not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites and encourages you to read their privacy statements.
SECTION 5 – Security Measures to Protect Your Information
This section details the security measures GadgetKnower takes to protect your personal information.
Reasonable Precautions
GadgetKnower uses industry standard best practices to safeguard your personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
Credit Card Information Security
When you provide your credit card information, it is secured using Secure Socket Layer Technology (SSL) and encrypted with AES-256 encryption for storage. While no internet transmission or electronic storage method is 100% secure, GadgetKnower follows all Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI-DSS) requirements and adheres to additional industry best practices.
Note: PCI-DSS is a set of security standards designed to ensure that organizations that handle credit card information maintain a secure environment.
SECTION 6 – Cookies and Tracking
This section explains how GadgetKnower uses cookies.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files stored on your computer or device by websites you visit. They are used to track information about your browsing activity on a particular site.
Types of Cookies Used by GadgetKnower
GadgetKnower uses the following cookies:
- _session_id: This session cookie helps Shopify store information about your current browsing session, such as referrer, landing page, etc. It is temporary and expires after you close your browser.
- _shopify_visit: This persistent cookie is used by Shopify's internal stats tracker to record the number of visits to the website. It lasts for 30 minutes from your last visit.
- _shopify_uniq: This persistent cookie tracks the number of visits a unique customer makes to the GadgetKnower store. It expires at midnight of the next day.
- cart: This persistent cookie, lasting 2 weeks, stores information about the contents of your shopping cart.
- _secure_session_id: This session cookie is used for secure website sessions.
- storefront_digest: This persistent cookie (if the shop has a password) determines if the current visitor has access.
Opting Out of Cookies
While this section doesn't explicitly state how to opt out of cookies, you can generally manage cookies through your web browser settings. This may impact how you experience the GadgetKnower website.
SECTION 7 – AGE OF CONSENT
This section addresses the age requirement for using GadgetKnower's Services.
Minimum Age Requirement
By using GadgetKnower, you represent that you are of legal age in your state or province of residence. This means you must be at least 18 years old or the age of majority in your location.
Parental Consent for Minors
If you are not of legal age, you can only use GadgetKnower with the express consent of your parent or guardian.
SECTION 8 – Updates to Privacy Policy
This section explains how GadgetKnower may update its Privacy Policy.
Right to Modify the Policy
GadgetKnower reserves the right to change its Privacy Policy at any time. We recommend you review the policy periodically for updates.
Notification of Changes
If GadgetKnower makes significant changes to the policy, we will notify you by posting a notice on the website. This will inform you of what information is collected, how it's used, and under what circumstances it may be disclosed.
Business Transfer
In the event that GadgetKnower is acquired by or merged with another company, your information may be transferred to the new owners. This allows GadgetKnower to continue selling products to you.
GadgetKnower Privacy Policy Summary
This is a summary of the key points in GadgetKnower's Privacy Policy:
- Information Collected: GadgetKnower collects personal information such as name, address, email address, and browsing activity (IP address) when you purchase items, browse the website, or opt-in to marketing.
- Use of Information: GadgetKnower uses your information to process orders, improve user experience, and send promotional emails (with your consent).
- User Consent: GadgetKnower obtains your consent to collect and use your information for specific purposes. You can withdraw consent at any time.
- Information Disclosure: GadgetKnower may disclose your information if required by law or if you violate their Terms of Service.
- Third-Party Service Providers: GadgetKnower uses third-party service providers for tasks like payment processing. These providers may have their own privacy policies regarding your information.
- Security: GadgetKnower uses industry best practices to protect your personal information.
- Cookies: GadgetKnower uses cookies to track browsing activity. You can generally manage cookies through your web browser settings.
- Age Restriction: You must be of legal age in your jurisdiction (typically 18 years old) to use GadgetKnower. Minors require parental consent.
- Updates to Privacy Policy: GadgetKnower reserves the right to update its Privacy Policy. They will notify you if significant changes are made.
- Contact: You can contact GadgetKnower's Privacy Compliance Officer at gadgetknower@gmail.com for any inquiries about your personal information or the Privacy Policy.
