Purpose

The purpose of this privacy policy (this "Privacy Policy") is to inform users of our Site of the following:

1. The personal data we will collect;
2. Use of collected data;
3. Who has access to the data collected;
4. The rights of Site users;
5. The Site's cookie policy.

This Privacy Policy applies in addition to the terms and conditions of our Site.

GDPR

For users in the European Union, we adhere to the Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016, known as the General Data Protection Regulation (the "GDPR"). For users in the United Kingdom, we adhere to the GDPR as enshrined in the Data Protection Act 2018.

We have not appointed a Data Protection Officer as we do not fall within the categories of controllers and processors required to appoint a Data Protection Officer under Article 37 of the GDPR.

Consent

By using our Site users agree that they consent to:

The conditions set out in this Privacy Policy.

When the legal basis for us processing your personal data is that you have provided your consent to that processing, you may withdraw your consent at any time. If you withdraw your consent, it will not make processing which we completed before you withdrew your consent unlawful.

You can withdraw your consent by: Contacting the Data Protection Officer.

Legal Basis for Processing

We collect and process personal data about users in the EU only when we have a legal basis for doing so under Article 6 of the GDPR. We rely on the following legal basis to collect and process the personal data of users in the EU:

1. Users have provided their consent to the processing of their data for one or more specific purposes.

Personal Data We Collect

We only collect data that helps us achieve the purpose set out in this Privacy Policy. We will not collect any additional data beyond the data listed below without notifying you first.

Data Collected Automatically

When you visit and use our Site, we may automatically collect and store the following information:

1. IP address;
2. Location;
3. Clicked links;
4. Content viewed.

Use of Google Analytics:

Our website employs Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. ("Google"). Google Analytics uses cookies, which are text files placed on your computer, to help analyze how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.

Data Collected in a Non-Automatic Way

We may also collect the following data when you perform certain functions on our Site:

1. Name;
2. Age;
3. Sex;
4. Email address;
5. Address;
6. Payment information;
7. Educational background.

This data may be collected using the following methods:

1. Use of Data Submitted by Users of Our Services.

How We Use Personal Data

Data collected on our Site will only be used for the purposes specified in this Privacy Policy or indicated on the relevant pages of our Site. We will not use your data beyond what we disclose in this Privacy Policy.

The data we collect automatically is used for the following purposes:

Statistics.

The data we collect when the user performs certain functions may be used for the following purposes:

1. To process your transactions and manage your orders;
2. To send you promotional emails and newsletters about our services, new features, and special offers. You can opt-out of receiving these communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in these emails or by contacting our support team;
3. Communication;
4. Verify.

Your Choices and Rights

You have the right to opt-out of receiving promotional communications from us. You can do this by following the unsubscribe instructions included in the promotional emails or by contacting our support team. Please note that even if you opt-out of receiving promotional communications, we may still send you non-promotional emails, such as those about your account or ongoing business relations.

Sharing of Data

We handle your data with confidentiality and the following outlines our sharing policy:

1. Employees: Access to user data is granted to our employees when necessary for them to perform their job functions in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
2. Legal Requirements: We may disclose your data where required by law or in legal proceedings.
3. Business Transfers: In the event of a sale, merger, or acquisition, user data may be transferred to the new entity.

Anonymized and Aggregated Data Sharing

We may share anonymized and aggregated user data with third parties. This data is stripped of any personally identifying information and is used to provide insights or statistical information to third-party partners or for broader market analysis.

Third-Party Sites and Services

Our Site may contain links to external websites. Please be aware that we do not control these external websites and are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any site you visit.

How Long We Store Personal Data

User data will be stored until the purpose the data was collected for has been achieved.

You will be notified if your data is kept for longer than this period.

How We Protect Your Personal Data

In order to protect your security, we use the strongest available browser encryption and store all of our data on servers in secure facilities. All data is only accessible to our employees. Our employees are bound by strict confidentiality agreements and a breach of this agreement would result in the employee's termination.

While we take all reasonable precautions to ensure that user data is secure and that users are protected, there always remains the risk of harm. The Internet as a whole can be insecure at times and therefore we are unable to guarantee the security of user data beyond what is reasonably practical.

Your Rights as a User

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

1. Right to be informed;
2. Right of access;
3. Right to rectification;
4. Right to erasure;
5. Right to restrict processing;
6. Right to data portability; and
7. Right to object.

Children

We do not knowingly collect or use personal data from children under 16 years of age. If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child under 16 years of age, the personal data will be deleted as soon as possible. If a child under 16 years of age has provided us with personal data their parent or guardian may contact our privacy officer.

How to Access, Modify, Delete, or Challenge the Data Collected If you would like to know if we have collected your personal data, how we have used your personal data, if we have disclosed your personal data and to who we disclosed your personal data, if you would like your data to be deleted or modified in any way, or if you would like to exercise any of your other rights under the GDPR, please contact us here:

[email protected]

Do Not Track Notice

Do Not Track ("DNT") is a privacy preference that you can set in certain web browsers. We do not track the users of our Site over time and across third party websites and therefore do not respond to browser-initiated DNT signals.

How to Opt-Out of Data Collection, Use or Disclosure

In addition to the method(s) described in the How to Access, Modify, Delete, or Challenge the Data Collected section, we provide the following specific opt-out methods for the forms of collection, use, or disclosure of your personal data specified below:

1. You can opt-out of the use of your personal data for marketing emails. You can opt-out by clicking "unsubscribe" on the bottom of any marketing email.

Cookie Policy

A cookie is a small file, stored on a user's hard drive by a website. Its purpose is to collect data relating to the user's browsing habits. You can choose to be notified each time a cookie is transmitted. You can also choose to disable cookies entirely in your internet browser, but this may decrease the quality of your user experience.

We use the following types of cookies on our Site:

1. Functional cookies

Functional cookies are used to remember the selections you make on our Site so that your selections are saved for your next visits;

2. Analytical cookies

Analytical cookies allow us to improve the design and functionality of our Site by collecting data on how you access our Site, for example, data on the content you access, how long you stay on our Site, etc; and

3. Targeting cookies

Targeting cookies collect data on how you use the Site and your preferences. This allows us to personalize the information you see on our Site for you.

Modifications

This Privacy Policy may be amended from time to time in order to maintain compliance with the law and to reflect any changes to our data collection process. When we amend this Privacy Policy we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this Privacy Policy. We recommend that our users periodically review our Privacy Policy to ensure that they are notified of any updates. If necessary, we may notify users by email of changes to this Privacy Policy.

Complaints

If you have any concerns or complaints about how we process your personal data, please contact us using the methods provided in the 'Contact Information' section. We are committed to resolving any concerns you may have.

In case you feel that your concerns have not been addressed in a satisfactory manner, you have the right to contact a supervisory authority. For those residing in the United States, complaints can be lodged with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) or your state's Attorney General's office.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns or complaints, you can contact our privacy officer at:

[email protected]

Effective Date: December 1, 2023