Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 1, 2024
Introduction
Blink Store ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website blinkstore.com (the "Site") or make a purchase from us. Please read this privacy policy carefully. By using the Site, you consent to the practices described herein.
Information We Collect
We collect information that you provide directly to us, information collected automatically when you use the Site, and information from third-party sources.
Personal Information
When you make a purchase, create an account, or contact us, we may collect:
- Name (first and last)
- Email address
- Postal address (billing and shipping)
- Phone number
- Payment information (credit card numbers, billing address)
- Order history and preferences
Automatically Collected Information
When you access our Site, we automatically collect certain information, including:
- IP address and location data
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages viewed and links clicked
- Time spent on pages
- Referring website address
- Cookie identifiers
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process and fulfill your orders
- Send transactional emails (order confirmations, shipping notifications)
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Improve our website and services
- Send promotional communications (with your consent)
- Detect and prevent fraud
- Comply with legal obligations
Sharing of Information
We may share your information with the following categories of third parties:
- Service Providers: Companies that provide services on our behalf, such as payment processing, shipping, email delivery, and analytics.
- Business Partners: Third parties with whom we partner to offer products or services.
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or in response to valid legal processes.
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features of our Site.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Order information is typically retained for 7 years for tax and accounting purposes.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Request portability of your data
- Object to certain processing of your information
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@blinkstore.com.
California Privacy Rights
California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). You have the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion, and opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information as defined by the CCPA.
Children's Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete that information promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us or email privacy@blinkstore.com.