Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://perfume-myths.karachi-pakistan.com (referred to as “Perfume Myths,” “we,” or “our” in this policy). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This comprehensive Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection, usage, and protection, adhering to international standards and various privacy laws, including but not limited to:

  • Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
  • Quebec Law 25 on the protection of personal data in electronic documents
  • The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union
  • Brazil’s Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD)
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), USA
  • Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), USA
  • Utah Consumer Sales and Service Act (UCPA), USA
  • Connecticut Total Data Protection Act (CTDPA), USA
  • Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), USA
  • South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)

Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to all aspects of our online presence, including but not limited to:

  1. Our official website at https://perfume-myths.karachi-pakistan.com
  2. Any mobile or desktop applications developed by us
  3. Services and products offered through our platform
  4. Interactions between users and our team

Please note that this policy does not extend to third-party services, applications, or websites linked from our platform. These entities have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them before providing any personal information.

Processing Activities

This policy outlines the ways in which we process your data:

  1. User Accounts: When you create an account on our platforms, we collect and store account-related information such as username, email address, and password.
  2. Payment Information: We securely process payment details provided for purchases or subscriptions to ensure seamless transactions.
  3. Financial Records: For billing purposes, we may retain financial information related to your interactions with us.
  4. Purchase History: Details of products you’ve purchased from our site are kept for record-keeping and improvement of services.
  5. Device Identifiers: We may collect unique device identifiers or similar technologies used to access our services.
  6. Location Data: With your consent, we can track your location to provide personalized content and services.
  7. Feedback and Reviews: When you share feedback or product reviews, we store this information for future reference and improvement.
  8. Social Media Integration: If you choose to connect your social media accounts with our platform, we will access and collect data from those accounts (subject to their privacy settings).
  9. Product Interactions: We track interactions with products on our site to analyze user behavior and preferences.

Personal Data Collection

We gather various types of personal information for the aforementioned processing activities:

  • Account Info: Name, email address, profile picture, and any other details provided during account creation.
  • Payment Details: Credit/debit card numbers, expiration dates, CVV codes, and billing addresses.
  • Financial Information: Bank account numbers (if used for direct payments), investment portfolios, or financial transaction records.
  • Purchase Data: Products purchased, purchase frequency, total amount spent, and order history.
  • Device Identifiers: IP address, unique device ID, browser type, operating system, and referring/exit pages.
  • Location Information: GPS coordinates, address, city, state, ZIP code (if shared).
  • Feedback and Reviews: Content of feedback, ratings, and comments.
  • Social Media Data: User name, profile picture, and any other information made public on social media platforms.
  • Product Interest: Pages visited, products added to cart, wishlists, and product reviews.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We employ cookies and similar tracking technologies for several reasons:

  1. Strictly Necessary: These cookies enable basic functions like login, navigation, and account management.
  2. Preferences: They remember your preferences, such as language settings and display options.
  3. Analytics: Analytics cookies help us understand how users interact with our site, providing insights for improvement.

Users can control non-essential cookies through our built-in Cookie Manager. Please note that disabling analytics or other performance cookies may impact the functionality of our website.

Data Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy:

  • Financial and transaction records are kept for 7 years due to legal requirements.
  • Purchase history and account information are retained indefinitely unless you request deletion.
  • Feedback, reviews, and ratings remain visible on our platform after submission.
  • When you unsubscribe from our communications, we may still retain some data for legal or record-keeping purposes.

Once the purpose of data collection is fulfilled, we delete or anonymize it to protect your privacy.

Security Measures

We prioritize the security of your personal information:

  • Encryption: We use encryption protocols to secure data in transit and at rest.
  • Secure Processing: Our payment gateways are PCI DSS compliant, ensuring secure transaction processing.
  • Third-Party Services: We engage reputable third-party service providers who adhere to strict security standards.
  • Regular Audits: Regular security audits and penetration testing help identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.

Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 18 years of age. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately (see Contact Information below).

Your Rights

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

  • Access and Rectification: You can request access to or correction of your personal data held by us.
  • Erasure and Restriction: In some cases, you can ask for the deletion or restriction of processing your data.
  • Data Portability: You may be entitled to receive your personal data in a structured format.
  • Objection and Non-Discrimination: You have the right to object to certain uses of your data and to be free from discriminatory practices.

To exercise these rights, please reach out to our privacy team at your earliest convenience. We will respond to your requests within the required time frame as per applicable laws.

Changes to Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes made will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any revisions.

Contact Information

For any privacy-related inquiries, including requests to unsubscribe, access, or correction of data, please contact us:

We value your trust in sharing your personal information with us. This Privacy Policy was last updated on [insert date].