Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy outlines the collection, usage, and sharing of your personal information when you visit or make a purchase on banksiacove.com (referred to as the "Site").
Information We Gather About You
Upon your visit to the Site, we automatically gather specific details concerning your device. This includes information related to your web browser, IP address, time zone, and select cookies that are stored on your device. Furthermore, as you navigate the Site, we compile data pertaining to the particular web pages or products you access, the sources (websites or search terms) that directed you to our Site, and insights into how you engage with the Site. We term this data, which is gathered automatically, "Device Information."
We employ various technologies to gather Device Information, which include:
"Cookies": These are data files typically placed on your device or computer, often featuring an anonymous unique identifier. For comprehensive information on cookies and instructions on how to disable them, you can refer to http://www.allaboutcookies.org.
"Log files": These records track actions that transpire on the Site and amass data such as your IP address, browser type, Internet service provider, referring/exit pages, and timestamps.
"Web beacons," "tags," and "pixels": These are electronic files utilized to capture details about your browsing activities on the Site.
Furthermore, when you engage in a purchase or attempt to do so through the Site, we gather specific particulars from you. These include your name, billing address, shipping address, payment information (including credit card numbers), email address, and phone number. We label this data as "Order Information."
In this Privacy Policy, when we refer to "Personal Information," we are encompassing both Device Information and Order Information.
How We Utilise Your Personal Information:
The Order Information we gather serves a primary purpose, which is to effectively process and fulfill orders submitted through the Site. This encompasses processing your payment details, coordinating shipping, and delivering invoices and/or order confirmations. Furthermore, we leverage this Order Information for the following objectives:
Engaging in communication with you.
Conducting assessments of our orders to identify potential risks or instances of fraud.
Aligning our communications with your preferences, providing you with information or promotional materials pertinent to our products or services.
As for the Device Information we compile, it is instrumental in various ways, such as:
Enhancing our ability to detect potential risks and instances of fraud, with a particular focus on your IP address.
Contributing to the overall improvement and optimization of our Site. This includes generating analytics to gain insights into how our customers navigate and engage with the Site, as well as evaluating the effectiveness of our marketing and advertising campaigns.
Sharing Your Personal Information:
We collaborate with third parties to aid us in the utilisation of your Personal Information, as elucidated above. For instance, we rely on Wix to empower our online store's operations. You can explore additional information regarding how Wix utilises your Personal Information by referring this link to review their Privacy Policy https://www.wix.com/about/privacy
Additionally, we employ Google Analytics to gain insights into how our customers engage with the Site. For an in-depth understanding of how Google handles your Personal Information, you can consult the following resource: Google Privacy Policy. If you wish to opt out of Google Analytics, please visit this link: Google Analytics Opt-Out.
Finally, it's important to note that we may share your Personal Information when necessary to comply with applicable laws and regulations, respond to a subpoena, search warrant, or any other lawful request for information that we may receive, or to protect our rights and interests.
Behavioural Advertising:
As previously explained, we employ your Personal Information to deliver tailored advertisements or marketing communications that we believe may align with your interests.
If you'd like to gain a better understanding of how targeted advertising functions, you can access educational resources provided by the Network Advertising Initiative ("NAI") at this link: NAI - Understanding Online Advertising.
If you prefer not to receive targeted advertising, you can exercise your choice through the following links:
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Facebook: Facebook Ad Preferences
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Google: Google Ad Settings
Moreover, you have the option to opt out of some of these services by visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out portal at: Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out Portal.
"Do Not Track" Signals:
Kindly be aware that we do not make adjustments to our Site's data collection and utilization practices in response to "Do Not Track" signals sent by your browser.
Your Rights:
If you are a European resident, you possess certain rights pertaining to your personal information. You have the privilege to access the personal information we have on record about you, and you can request corrections, updates, or the deletion of your personal data. To exercise these rights, please reach out to us using the contact details provided below.
Additionally, if you are a European resident, please acknowledge that we process your information to fulfill any contracts we may have with you (for instance, when you place an order through the Site) or for other legitimate business interests as delineated above. It's important to note that your information may be transferred outside of Europe, including to Canada and the United States.
Data Retention:
When you make a purchase through the Site, we will retain your Order Information for our records unless you request its deletion.
Modifications:
This privacy policy may be periodically updated to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.
Minors:
The Site is designed for individuals who are 18 years of age or older. If you are under 18, you must obtain permission from a parent or guardian to access and use the Site.
Contact Information:
For further insights into our privacy practices, inquiries, or to register a complaint, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us through our contact page.