Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Website: https://www.gadget-drop.store/ 

Effective Date: Monday 26th May 2025

Owner: Gadget-Drop

By accessing and using Gadget-drop, located at https://www.gadget-drop.store/ , you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions. If you do not agree with any of these terms you must discontinue the use of the Website immediately.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of data:

• Personal Identifiable Information (PII): Name, email address, shipping address, billing address, phone number.

• Order & Transaction Details

• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs.

• Cookies and Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, and other usage stats via cookies or similar tracking tech.
  
  

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Process and fulfill orders.

• Send order confirmations, updates, and customer support emails.

• Improve our website and services.

• Comply with legal obligations.

• Show personalized ads or marketing (only if consent is given).
  
  

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your data under the following legal bases:

• Contractual Necessity – to fulfill orders or services you request.

• Legitimate Interests – for fraud prevention, improving our services, or internal analytics.

• Consent – for optional marketing emails and cookies.

• Legal Obligation – to comply with tax, accounting, or other legal duties.
  
  

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance user experience and analyze traffic. Some cookies are essential, while others are used only with your consent.

You can manage cookie preferences in your browser or through our cookie consent banner.

Learn more in our Cookie Policy.

6. Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell your personal data.

However, we may share it with:

• Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)

• Shipping carriers

• Service providers (e.g., email platforms, website hosts)

• Legal or regulatory authorities, if required
  
  

All third parties are contractually obligated to protect your data under GDPR-compliant agreements.

7. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain your data only as long as necessary:

• Order data: up to 6 years (for legal/tax reasons)

• Marketing data: until you withdraw consent

• Account data: until deletion request
  
  

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

• Access your data

• Correct or update your data

• Delete your data ("right to be forgotten")

• Object to or restrict processing

• Withdraw consent (e.g., unsubscribe from emails)

• Lodge a complaint with your national Data Protection Authority (DPA)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [insert email].

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

10. International Transfers

If we transfer your data outside the EU, we ensure it is protected with appropriate safeguards (e.g., EU Standard Contractual Clauses).

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted here with an updated effective date.

Thank you for visiting our website, The Gadget-drop team!