Welcome to Watches4U (“we,” “our,” “us”). We operate the website watches4u.shop (the “Site”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site or make a purchase from us.
By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect several types of information from and about users of our Site, including:
A. Personal Information You Provide Directly:
- Identifiers: Name, shipping address, email address, and phone number.
- Commercial Information: Records of products purchased, and your order history.
- Payment Information: We use third-party payment processors (e.g., PayPal, Stripe, Square) to handle all payment transactions. We do not store your full credit card numbers on our servers. We only receive information related to the payment status (e.g., confirmed, failed) and the last four digits of your card for verification purposes.
- Account Information: If you create an account, your username and password.
- Communications: Any communications you send to us (e.g., customer support inquiries, feedback).
B. Information Collected Automatically:
- Technical Data: Your IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Site, such as the pages you visit, the links you click, and the time and date of your visits.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use Cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze trends, and administer the website. You can control the use of cookies at the individual browser level.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following business purposes:
- To Fulfill Your Orders: To process your payments, arrange for shipping, and provide you with invoices and/or order confirmations.
- To Communicate With You: To respond to your inquiries, provide customer support, and send you important account-related updates.
- To Improve Our Site: To analyze how customers use the Site, diagnose technical issues, and improve our products and services.
- For Marketing (with your consent): To send you promotional emails about new products, special offers, and other updates we think you will find valuable. You can opt-out of receiving these communications at any time by using the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or by contacting us.
- For Security and Fraud Prevention: To monitor and prevent fraudulent transactions and other illegal activities and to protect the rights and safety of our customers and Watches4U.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: We share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, and serving you, such as shipping companies (e.g., FedEx, UPS), payment processors, and email marketing platforms. These parties are obligated to keep your information confidential.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information where required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena or similar legal process, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
- Business Transfers: In the event that Watches4U is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of its assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
4. Data Retention
We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, including to fulfill any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Order information is generally retained for a minimum of 4 years for tax and warranty purposes.
5. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access and Update: You can access and update your personal information by logging into your account on our Site.
- Marketing Communications: You can unsubscribe from our marketing emails at any time.
- “Do Not Track” Signals: Our Site does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” signals from browsers.
- Cookies: Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can usually choose to set your browser to remove or reject browser cookies. Please note that doing so may affect the functionality of our Site.
For other requests, such as data deletion or data portability, please contact us using the information below.
6. Data Security
We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. We use industry-standard encryption (SSL) to protect sensitive data transmitted online. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
7. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites, and we are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post the revised policy on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: [Your Contact Email, e.g., support@watches4u.shop]
Contact Form: [Link to your Contact Us page, if applicable]