Privacy Policy for KATANASWORDS.STORE
Last Updated 12/23/2023
Welcome to [KATANASWORDS.STORE]! In this privacy policy (“Policy”), we, [KATANASWORDS.STORE] (“Company,” “we,” or “our”), outline the procedures for processing, collecting, utilizing, and sharing personal data when you engage with our website [KATANASWORDS.STORE] (referred to as the “Site”). Take a moment to carefully review the details below, as they explain our approach to handling your personal data and our commitment to responsible data processing.
What constitutes personal data?
We gather information about you through various means, encompassing personal data. As defined in the General Data Protection Regulation within this Policy, “personal data” refers to any information that, on its own or when combined with other processed information about you, can identify you as an individual. This includes, for instance, details such as your name, mailing address, email address, and phone number.
Why do we request your personal data?
Our processing of your personal data adheres to applicable data protection and privacy regulations. Certain personal data is essential for granting you access to the Site. If you’ve registered with us, you likely consented to providing this information to access our services, make purchases, or peruse our content. This consent serves as the legal foundation required by relevant laws for processing your data. Remember, you retain the right to revoke this consent at any time. If you disagree with how we use your personal data in accordance with this Policy, kindly refrain from using our Site.
Collecting Your Personal Data
We gather information about you through various channels:
Information You Provide Us. This encompasses:
the personal data you furnish during the registration process on our Site, including your name, postal address, email address, telephone number, username, password, and demographic details (such as gender);
the personal data you submit in connection with our rewards program and other promotions featured on the Site;
the personal data you share when reporting issues with our Site or seeking customer support;
the personal data you provide when making a purchase through our Site; and
the personal data you disclose during correspondence with us via phone, email, or other means.
[Information from Social Networking Sites. Our Site incorporates interfaces enabling connection with social networking sites (each a “SNS”). By connecting to an SNS through our Site, you grant us permission to access, use, and store the information agreed upon by the SNS based on your settings. We handle this information in accordance with this Policy. You can revoke our access at any time by adjusting your settings within your account settings on the relevant SNS.]
[Information Automatically Collected. When you access our Site, we automatically log information about you and your device, such as operating system details, device manufacturer and model, browser type, language, screen resolution, the website visited before ours, pages viewed, time spent on pages, access times, and your interactions on our Site. This information is collected through cookies.]
Automated Decision Making and Profiling.
We do not employ your personal data for automated decision-making purposes. However, such processing may occur to fulfill legal obligations, and in such cases, we will inform you and provide an opportunity to object.
COOKIES
What are cookies?
We may collect information using “cookies,” which are small data files stored on your computer or mobile device by a website. We utilize session cookies (expiring when you close your web browser) and persistent cookies (remaining until deleted) for a more personalized and interactive Site experience.
Our cookies fall into two categories: (1) first-party cookies, served directly by us to recognize your device upon revisiting our Site; and (2) third-party cookies, served by service providers on our Site, enabling recognition when your device visits other websites.
Cookies we use
Our Site deploys the following cookie types for the specified purposes:
Type of cookie Purpose
Essential Cookies These are vital for providing services on our Site and enabling certain features. [For example, they facilitate secure login and expedite page loading.] Without these, requested services cannot be provided, and their use is solely for this purpose.
Functionality Cookies These remember your choices on our Site, [such as language preferences, login details, and customizations to other parts of our Site]. Their aim is to deliver a more personalized experience, eliminating the need to re-enter preferences on each visit.
Analytics and Performance Cookies These collect data on Site traffic and user behavior without identifying individuals. [Information includes visitor numbers, referring websites, viewed pages, visit times, previous visits, and similar data.] We leverage this for efficient Site operation, broad demographic insights, and activity monitoring.
[Google Analytics is employed for this purpose, using its own cookies. It serves to enhance Site functionality. More on Google Analytics cookies: https://developers.google.com/analytics/resources/concepts/gaConceptsCookies]
[Learn about Google’s data protection: www.google.com/analytics/learn/privacy.html.]
[Prevent Google Analytics tracking by downloading and installing the browser plugin: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en-GB]
Targeted and Advertising Cookies [These track your browsing habits to display more relevant advertising. Utilizing your browsing history, third-party advertisers, with our consent, place cookies for tailored adverts.]
[Disable cookies remembering browsing habits and targeted advertising at http://www.youronlinechoices.com/uk/your-ad-choices. Removal may result in generic ads. Some online behavioral advertisers not listed may still use cookies.]
Social Media and Affiliate Cookies [Used when sharing or engaging with our content through social media buttons or links to platforms like Facebook, Twitter, or Google+. These platforms record your actions. Cookies also track affiliate referrals for compensation purposes.]
Disabling cookies
Most browsers enable you to remove or decline cookies via settings (usually under “settings,” “help,” “tools,” or “edit”). Many default to accepting cookies, so modifying your settings is advised.
Refusing our cookies may inconvenience Site use, as your device may not be recognized, requiring login upon each visit.
ADVERTISING
Third-Party Advertisements
We may employ other companies to serve third-party ads during your Site visits. These companies may gather and utilize clickstream data, browser type, time and date, and subject of clicked or scrolled-over ads to present ads on the Site and other websites matching your interests. They typically use tracking technologies, subject to their privacy policies.
Using Your Personal Data
We may utilize your personal data as follows:
-to operate, enhance, and maintain our Site, products, and services;
-to manage your account, communicating with you about it if applicable;
-to oversee our rewards program and promotions you participate in;
-to respond to inquiries and provide customer service;
-to send technical notices, updates, security alerts, and support/administrative messages;
with your consent, to email marketing materials about promotions, news, and products/services from us and affiliates. Opt-out options are available in marketing emails. Note: Non-marketing emails regarding your account or business dealings may still be sent even if you opt out.
-to process payments made through our Site;
– as deemed necessary (a) to comply with laws; (b) to respond to lawful requests and legal processes, including government authorities; (c) to enforce our Policy; and (d) to safeguard rights, privacy, safety, property, and/or that of others;
-for analysis and study services;
-as detailed in the “Sharing of Your Personal Data” section below.
Sharing Your Personal Data
We may share your personal data as follows:
Third Parties Designated by You. We may share your personal data with third parties upon your explicit consent.
Our Third-Party Service Providers. Your personal data may be shared with our third-party service providers offering services such as [data analysis, payment processing, IT infrastructure, customer service, email delivery, auditing, and similar services].
Third-Party Sites
Our Site may feature links to third-party websites and features. This Policy does not cover the privacy practices of such third parties, each having its own policies. We disclaim responsibility for their websites, features, or policies. Review their privacy policies before submitting data.
User Generated Content
When you submit user-generated content to our Site, you share personal data with us. Note that posted information becomes public and is accessible to other Site users and the general public. Exercise caution when deciding to disclose personal data or any information on our Site. Once published, such data is no longer private or confidential.
