SECTION 1 – WHAT DO WE DO WITH YOUR INFORMATION?

When you purchase something from our store, as part of the buying and selling process, we collect the personal information you give us such as your name, address and email address.

When you browse our store, we also automatically receive your computer’s internet protocol (IP) address in order to provide us with information that helps us learn about your browser and operating system.

Email marketing (if applicable): With your permission, we may send you emails about our store, new products, and other updates.

SECTION 2 – CONSENT

How do you get my consent?

When you provide us with personal information to complete a transaction, verify your credit card, place an order, arrange for a delivery or return a purchase, we imply that you consent to our collecting it and using it for that specific reason only.

If we ask for your personal information for a secondary reason, like marketing, we will either ask you directly for your expressed consent or provide you with an opportunity to say no.

How do I withdraw my consent?

If after you opt-in, you change your mind, you may withdraw your consent for us to contact you, for the continued collection, use or disclosure of your information, at any time, by contacting us at ppxchen7@gmail.com.

SECTION 3 – DISCLOSURE

We may disclose your personal information if we are required by law to do so or if you violate our Terms of Service.

SECTION 4 – VPS HOSTING

Our store is hosted on a self-managed VPS provided by Cloudlite. We are responsible for configuring and maintaining the server environment to run our e-commerce platform and provide services to you.

Your data is stored in our own databases and systems hosted on the Cloudlite VPS. We take necessary security measures, including firewalls and encryption, to protect your data.

Payment:

If you choose a direct payment gateway to complete your purchase, then VPS HOSTING your credit card data. It is encrypted through the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS). Your purchase transaction data is stored only as long as is necessary to complete your purchase transaction. After that is complete, your purchase transaction information is deleted.

All direct payment gateways adhere to the standards set by PCI-DSS as managed by the PCI Security Standards Council, which is a joint effort of brands like Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover.

PCI-DSS requirements help ensure the secure handling of credit card information by our store and its service providers.

SECTION 5 – THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

We use third-party services such as PayPal (for payment processing), Google Analytics (for website analytics), and Cloudflare (for security and performance optimization). These third parties may collect, use, and disclose your information only to the extent necessary to perform the services they provide to us.

Each of these service providers has their own privacy policy, and we recommend that you read them to understand how your information may be handled by them:

PayPal Privacy Policy

Google Privacy Policy

Cloudflare Privacy Policy

Please be aware that some of these providers may operate in jurisdictions different from yours or ours. Therefore, your personal information may become subject to the laws of those jurisdictions. For example, if your transaction is processed by PayPal in the United States, your data may be subject to U.S. regulations such as the Patriot Act.

Once you leave our website or are redirected to a third-party website or application, this Privacy Policy no longer applies, and your activity will be governed by the policies of that third-party service.

Links

When you click on links on our store, they may direct you away from our site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites and encourage you to read their privacy statements.

SECTION 6 – SECURITY

To protect your personal information, we take reasonable precautions and follow industry best practices to make sure it is not inappropriately lost, misused, accessed, disclosed, altered or destroyed.

If you provide us with your credit card information, the information is encrypted using secure socket layer technology (SSL) and stored with AES-256 encryption.  Although no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, we follow all PCI-DSS requirements and implement additional generally accepted industry standards.

SECTION 7 – COOKIES

We use cookies to improve your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and support essential functions such as user sessions and shopping cart functionality. Below is a list of cookies that may be stored on your device when you visit our site:

session_id – Stores information about your session (e.g., login status or cart activity); expires when the browser is closed.

cart_token – Helps retain items in your shopping cart between visits; typically lasts up to 2 weeks.

analytics_cookie (_ga, _gid, etc.) – Set by Google Analytics to track user behavior and site performance. These cookies may last from 1 day to 2 years.

cf_clearance – Set by Cloudflare to identify trusted web traffic and apply performance/security enhancements; duration varies based on settings.

cookie_consent – Stores your cookie preferences (whether you accepted or declined cookies); lasts up to 1 year.

You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may impact the functionality of our website.

SECTION 8 – AGE OF CONSENT

 By using this site, you represent that you are at least the age of majority in your state or province of residence, or that you are the age of majority in your state or province of residence and you have given us your consent to allow any of your minor dependents to use this site.

SECTION 9 – CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We reserve the right to modify this privacy policy at any time, so please review it frequently. Changes and clarifications will take effect immediately upon their posting on the website. If we make material changes to this policy, we will notify you here that it has been updated, so that you are aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances, if any, we use and/or disclose it.

If our store is acquired or merged with another company, your information may be transferred to the new owners so that we may continue to sell products to you.

QUESTIONS AND CONTACT INFORMATION

If you would like to: access, correct, amend or delete any personal information we have about you, register a complaint, or simply want more information contact our Privacy Compliance Officer at ppxchen7@gmail.com.