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Privacy Policy

Technopi Store respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and share your personal data when you visit our website or use our services. It also informs you about your rights and choices regarding your personal data.

What personal data do we collect?

Personal data means any information that can identify you as an individual, directly or indirectly. We may collect the following types of personal data from you:

  • Identity data: such as your name, username, password, identification number, nationality, gender, date of birth, and profile picture.
  • Contact data: such as your email address, phone number, postal address, and social media accounts.
  • Transaction data: such as your order details, payment method, payment history, billing address, delivery address, and invoice details.
  • Technical data: such as your IP address, browser type and version, device type and model, operating system and platform, and other information about how you access and use our website and services.
  • Usage data: such as your browsing history, search queries, preferences, feedback, ratings, reviews, and other information about how you interact with our website and services.
  • Marketing data: such as your preferences for receiving marketing communications from us or our third-party partners, and your responses to surveys, promotions, or contests.

We may also collect other types of personal data from you with your consent or as required by law.

How do we collect your personal data?

We may collect your personal data from different sources, such as:

  • Directly from you: when you provide it to us voluntarily by filling out forms, creating an account, placing an order, contacting us, or otherwise interacting with our website and services.
  • Automatically from you: when you access and use our website and services through cookies, web beacons, or other similar technologies that collect information about your online activity.
  • From third parties: when we receive it from our business partners, service providers, payment processors, social media platforms, or other sources that you have authorized or consented to share your personal data with us.

How do we use your personal data?

We may use your personal data for various purposes, such as:

  • To provide you with our website and services: we use your personal data to process your orders, deliver your products, communicate with you, respond to your inquiries or requests, provide customer support, and improve our website and services.
  • To personalize your experience: we use your personal data to tailor our website and services to your preferences, interests, needs, and expectations. We may also use your personal data to provide you with recommendations, suggestions, or offers that may be relevant or beneficial to you.
  • To market our products and services: we use your personal data to send you newsletters, updates, promotions, or other marketing communications that may be of interest to you. We may also use your personal data to measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns and to analyze the behavior and preferences of our customers.
  • To comply with legal obligations: we use your personal data to comply with applicable laws, regulations, court orders, or requests from governmental authorities. We may also use your personal data to protect our rights, interests, property, or safety, or the rights, interests, property, or safety of others.

We will only use your personal data for the purposes for which we collected it, unless we reasonably consider that we need to use it for another reason that is compatible with the original purpose. If we need to use your personal data for an unrelated purpose, we will notify you and explain the legal basis for doing so.

How do we share your personal data?

We may share your personal data with the following parties for the purposes described above:

  • Our affiliates: we may share your personal data with other companies that are part of our group or under common control or ownership.
  • Our service providers: we may share your personal data with third parties that provide services on our behalf, such as hosting, maintenance, security, payment processing, delivery, analytics, marketing, or advertising.
  • Our business partners: we may share your personal data with third parties that we collaborate with to offer you products or services that may be of interest to you.
  • Our regulators and law enforcement agencies: we may share your personal data with governmental authorities or agencies that have the legal right or obligation to access or request your personal data.
  • Other parties with your consent or direction: we may share your personal data with other parties that you have authorized or instructed us to share it with.

We require all third parties that we share your personal data with to respect the security of your personal data and to treat it in accordance with the law. We do not allow them to use your personal data for their own purposes and only permit them to process it for specified purposes and in accordance with our instructions.

How do we protect your personal data?

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Using encryption, firewalls, and other security technologies to safeguard your personal data in transit and at rest.
  • Limiting access to your personal data to only those employees, agents, contractors, and other parties who have a legitimate business need to know it.
  • Training our staff on the importance of data protection and the proper handling of personal data.
  • Implementing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable data protection laws and regulations.

However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your personal data. You are responsible for keeping your account password and any other authentication information confidential and for notifying us immediately if you suspect any unauthorized access or use of your account.

How long do we keep your personal data?

We will only retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. To determine the appropriate retention period for your personal data, we consider the amount, nature, and sensitivity of the personal data, the potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure of the personal data, the purposes for which we process the personal data and whether we can achieve those purposes through other means, and the applicable legal requirements.

In some circumstances, we may anonymize your personal data (so that it can no longer be associated with you) for research or statistical purposes, in which case we may use this information indefinitely without further notice to you.

What are your rights and choices regarding your personal data?

You have certain rights and choices regarding your personal data under applicable data protection laws. These may include:

  • The right to access: you have the right to request a copy of the personal data that we hold about you.
  • The right to rectification: you have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data that we hold about you.
  • The right to erasure: you have the right to request that we delete or remove any personal data that we hold about you when there is no longer a legal or business reason for us to keep it.
  • The right to restrict processing: you have the right to request that we limit or suspend the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances, such as when you contest the accuracy of the personal data or when you object to our legitimate interests.
  • The right to data portability: you have the right to request that we transfer your personal data to another party in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, where technically feasible.
  • The right to object: you have the right to object to our processing of your personal data based on our legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
  • The right to withdraw consent: you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time where we rely on your consent to process your personal data.
  • The right to lodge a complaint: you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Personal Data Protection Authority or any other supervisory authority that is responsible for enforcing data protection laws in your jurisdiction.

You can exercise your rights and choices by contacting us using the details provided below. We may ask you to provide proof of identity or other information to verify your identity before processing your request. We will respond to your request within a reasonable time frame and in accordance with applicable laws.

How do we use cookies and other similar technologies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your browser or device when you visit our website or use our services. They help us recognize you and remember your preferences, enhance your browsing experience, improve our website and services, and provide you with relevant content and advertising.

We may use different types of cookies on our website and services, such as:

  • Essential cookies: these cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of our website and services. They enable you to access and use our website and services securely and efficiently. Without these cookies, our website and services may not work properly or may not be able to provide certain features or functions that you request.
  • Performance cookies: these cookies help us measure and analyze how you use our website and services, such as which pages you visit, how long you stay, what you click on, and how often you return. They help us understand how our website and services are performing and how we can improve them.
  • Functionality cookies: these cookies allow us to remember your choices and preferences, such as your language, currency, or region. They also enable us to provide you with enhanced and personalized features and services, such as remembering your login details, displaying customized content, or showing you products or offers that match your interests.
  • Targeting cookies: these cookies help us deliver relevant and tailored advertising to you based on your online activity and behavior. They also help us measure and optimize the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and prevent

    and show you the same or similar ads across different websites or platforms.

    You can manage your cookie preferences by clicking on the “Cookie Settings” link at the bottom of our website. You can also change your browser settings to block, delete, or disable cookies or other similar technologies. However, please note that some cookies are essential for our website and services to work properly and if you disable them, you may not be able to access or use some or all of the features or functions of our website and services.

    We may also use other similar technologies on our website and services, such as web beacons, pixels, tags, scripts, or SDKs. These technologies are small pieces of code or software that allow us or our third-party partners to collect information about your online activity, such as when you open an email, visit a website, or use an app. They help us monitor and improve our website and services, provide you with relevant content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.

    How do we link to other websites or services?

    Our website and services may contain links to other websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. These links are provided for your convenience and information only and do not imply any endorsement or affiliation by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites or services and we encourage you to read their privacy policies before accessing or using them.

    How do we update this privacy policy?

    We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our business practices, legal requirements, or technical developments. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated version on our website and indicating the date of revision. You should check this page regularly to ensure that you are aware of any changes. Your continued use of our website and services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised privacy policy.

    How do you contact us?

    If you have any questions, comments, or requests regarding this privacy policy or your personal data, please contact us using the following details:

    • Email: info@technopistore.com
    • Phone: +973 33086692
    • Address: Technopi Technologies, Building 584, Road 1207, Block 712, Salmabad, Capital Governorate, Bahrain

    We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable time frame and in accordance with applicable laws.

    This privacy policy was last updated on September 18, 2023.