Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect several types of information from and about users of our website, including:

• Contact information (such as name, email address, mailing address, and phone number)
• Account information (such as username and password)
• Transaction information (such as payment details, purchase history, and shipping information)
• Profile information (such as preferences, product interests, and demographic information)
• Communications (such as customer service inquiries and survey responses)

1.2 Usage Information

We may automatically collect certain information about your equipment, browsing actions, and patterns when you interact with our website, including:

• Log information (such as IP address, browser type, operating system, referring pages, and access times)
• Device information (such as device identifiers, location information, and mobile network information)
• Usage data (such as traffic data, communication data, and the resources that you access and use on the website)
• Cookies and similar technologies (as described in our Cookie Policy)

2. How We Collect Information

2.1 Direct Collection

We collect information directly from you when you:

• Register for an account
• Place an order
• Subscribe to a newsletter
• Fill out a form
• Participate in a survey or promotion
• Contact customer service

2.2 Automated Collection

We automatically collect information when you:

• Visit our website
• Use our services
• Interact with our advertisements
• Engage with our content on social media

2.3 Third-Party Sources

We may also receive information about you from:

• Business partners
• Service providers
• Public databases
• Social media platforms (if you choose to connect your social media accounts)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for various purposes, including to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Process transactions and send related information
• Communicate with you about services, promotions, events, and other news
• Respond to your comments, questions, and customer service requests
• Understand how users interact with our website and services
• Personalize your experience and deliver content and product offerings relevant to your interests
• Prevent, detect, and address technical issues, security breaches, and fraudulent activities
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and conditions

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your personal information with:

4.1 Service Providers

We share information with third-party vendors, consultants, and other service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:

• Payment processing
• Order fulfillment and shipping
• Customer service
• Data analysis
• Email delivery
• Hosting services

4.2 Business Transfers

If PiratSwap is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of its assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

4.4 Protection of Rights

We may disclose information to protect the safety, rights, property, or security of PiratSwap, our services, any third party, or the general public; to detect, prevent, or otherwise address fraud, security, or technical issues; to prevent or stop activity we consider to be illegal or unethical.

5. Data Security

We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the security of your personal information. However, please understand that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5.1 Security Measures

Our security measures include:

• Encryption of sensitive data
• Secure socket layer (SSL) technology
• Regular security assessments and testing
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Regular security training for our staff

5.2 Data Breach

In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify you and the relevant authorities as required by applicable law.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

6.1 Access and Correction

You have the right to access and correct your personal information. You can review and update your personal information by logging into your account or by contacting us directly.

6.2 Deletion

You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions provided by law.

6.3 Restriction and Objection

You may have the right to restrict or object to certain processing of your personal information.

6.4 Data Portability

You may have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

6.5 Marketing Communications

You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by:

• Following the unsubscribe instructions in any marketing email we send
• Adjusting your communication preferences in your account settings
• Contacting us directly

7. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities and to distinguish you from other users of our website. This helps us provide you with a good experience when you browse our website and also allows us to improve our site.

7.1 Types of Cookies

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the operation of our website
• Analytical/Performance Cookies: Allow us to recognize and count visitors and analyze website usage
• Functionality Cookies: Enable website features and remember your preferences
• Targeting Cookies: Record your visit, pages visited, and links followed to make advertisements more relevant

7.2 Cookie Management

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, if you limit the ability of websites to set cookies, you may impact your overall user experience. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.

9. International Data Transfers

Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the country in which you reside. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country.

When we transfer your personal information to other countries, we will protect that information as described in this Privacy Policy and in accordance with applicable law. We use appropriate safeguards for cross-border transfers of personal data, including the standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.

10. Retention of Personal Information

We retain your personal information 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 personal information, we consider the amount, nature, and sensitivity of the personal information, the potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure of your personal information, the purposes for which we process your personal information, and whether we can achieve those purposes through other means, and the applicable legal requirements.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time in response to changing legal, technical, or business developments. When we update our privacy policy, we will take appropriate measures to inform you, consistent with the significance of the changes we make. We will obtain your consent to any material changes if and where required by applicable data protection laws.

You can see when this privacy policy was last updated by checking the "Last Updated" date displayed at the top of this privacy policy.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: