Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 05/15/2023
Welcome to CardsGeek, a business entity registered in the state of California, United
States. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect
your personal information when you use our website. We are committed to
safeguarding your privacy and ensuring compliance with applicable privacy laws,
including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer
Privacy Act (CCPA), California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and the California
Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA).
1- Collection of Personal Information
We collect certain personal information from users who visit
and interact with our website. The types of personal information we collect
include:
Email address
Full name
Billing address
Phone number
2- Use of Personal Information
We use the collected personal information for the following
purposes:
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To process and fulfill orders
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To communicate with users regarding their orders
and inquiries
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To send promotional emails and updates (with
user consent)
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To enhance and personalize the user experience
on our website
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To comply with legal obligations
3- Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as
necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a
longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
4- Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose your personal information to third parties
in the following circumstances:
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To fulfill orders and process payments
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To comply with legal obligations, including
responding to lawful requests from public authorities
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To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or
property, and that of our users or the public
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In connection with a business transaction, such
as a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
5- Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to access, correct, and delete your
personal information. You can exercise these rights or make inquiries regarding
our Privacy Policy by contacting us at [email protected].
6- GDPR Compliance
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we
process your personal information based on lawful grounds as specified in the
GDPR. We rely on your consent, the necessity of processing for the performance
of a contract, compliance with legal obligations, and our legitimate interests.
7- Tracking Tools
We utilize Google Analytics, a web analytics service
provided by Google, to track and analyze website usage. Google Analytics
collects information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system,
and website interactions. This information helps us improve our website and
enhance user experience. Google Analytics operates according to its own Privacy
Policy, which you can review https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en-US
8- Email Marketing
We use Mailchimp and other email marketing services, to send
promotional emails and updates to users who have provided their consent.
Mailchimp collects and stores your email address and other information
necessary for email delivery. You can opt-out of receiving promotional emails
by following the unsubscribe instructions included in each email.
9- Google Ads
We utilize Google Ads for online advertising. Google Ads
uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to display relevant ads based on
your browsing behavior. You can control and manage your ad preferences by
visiting Google's Ads Settings.
10- Payment Processing
We
offer multiple payment options, including PayPal, Visa, and Mastercard. When
you choose to make a payment, your payment information is securely transmitted
to the respective payment processor. Please review the privacy policies of
these payment processors for more information on how they handle your personal
information.
11- Invisible
reCAPTCHA
We employ Google's Invisible reCAPTCHA to protect our
website from spam and abuse. The use of reCAPTCHA is subject to Google's
Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
12- Children's
Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13,
and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.