Privacy Policy
# Privacy Policy — Gadget Panda
**Effective date:** 05 Aug 2025
**Who we are:** "www.gadgetpanda99.com" is operated by **Bluecraft Ventures LLC (USA)** (“**we**,” “**us**,” “**our**”). This Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect personal information when you visit **gadgetpanda99.com**, make a purchase, or interact with us.
**Contact:** [support@gadgetpanda99.com](mailto:support@gadgetpanda99.com)
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## 1) Information We Collect
We collect information directly from you, automatically from your device, and from partners we use to operate our store.
**A. Information you provide**
* **Account & order info:** name, email, phone (optional), billing & shipping address, order details.
* **Payment info:** processed securely by our payment providers (e.g., Stripe/PayPal). We **do not** store full card numbers.
* **Support & forms:** messages, attachments (e.g., photos/videos for damage claims), preferences.
* **Marketing signup:** email address for newsletters, promotions (e.g., WELCOME10).
**B. Information collected automatically**
* **Device & usage data:** IP address, browser, device type, pages viewed, time stamps, referring URLs.
* **Cookies & pixels:** to operate the site, remember your cart, analyze performance, and show personalized ads (e.g., Meta Pixel, analytics).
**C. Information from partners**
* **Fulfillment and logistics** (USA & partner warehouse in China), payment processors, fraud prevention, email service providers, review/UGC apps, analytics/ads platforms.
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## 2) How We Use Your Information
* **To fulfill orders:** processing, payments, shipping, tracking, and customer support.
* **Account & service improvements:** site functionality, debugging, analytics, and personalization.
* **Marketing (with your consent where required):** newsletters, offers (e.g., 10% welcome code), remarketing/retargeting.
* **Security & fraud prevention:** verify identities, monitor suspicious activity, protect our rights and users.
* **Legal compliance:** taxes, audits, recordkeeping.
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## 3) How We Share Information
We share only what’s necessary with trusted providers who act on our instructions:
* **Commerce platform:** Shopify (store hosting, checkout).
* **Payment processors:** e.g., Stripe, PayPal (payments, refunds, chargebacks).
* **Fulfillment & shipping:** our **USA warehouse** and **partner warehouse in China**, carriers, and 3PLs (addresses, contact, order contents as needed).
* **Email & CRM:** Shopify Email or similar (campaigns, automations).
* **Reviews/UGC & customer support tools:** to collect/display reviews and resolve tickets.
* **Analytics & ads:** e.g., Meta/Google for measurement and personalized advertising.
* **Fraud prevention & security:** tools that help detect and prevent fraud.
* **Legal or business transfers:** if required by law, or as part of a merger/acquisition/asset sale.
> We **don’t sell** your personal information for money. We may **“share”** it for **cross-context behavioral advertising** (ads personalization) as defined by some US state laws. See **Your Privacy Choices** below to opt out.
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## 4) Cookies, Pixels & Similar Technologies
We use cookies and pixels to:
* keep your cart/session,
* measure site performance,
* understand which products are popular,
* personalize marketing (including retargeting).
You can manage cookies via our cookie banner (where available), your browser settings, or opt out of personalized ads via platform tools (e.g., Facebook Ad Preferences, Google Ad Settings). Disabling some cookies may affect site functionality.
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## 5) International Data Transfers
We operate in the **United States** and use a **partner warehouse in China** for some orders. Your information may be processed in these and other countries where our providers operate. We take reasonable measures to protect your data during such transfers and only work with vendors who agree to appropriate safeguards.
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## 6) Data Retention
We keep order records and necessary business records for as long as needed to:
* fulfill your order,
* meet accounting/tax/legal obligations,
* resolve disputes and enforce agreements.
Marketing data is kept until you **unsubscribe** or request deletion. We periodically review and delete or de-identify data that’s no longer needed.
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## 7) Your Privacy Choices & Rights
**Email marketing:** Click **Unsubscribe** in any marketing email or contact us.
**Personalized ads:** Use the cookie banner (if available), your browser settings, or platform ad preferences (Facebook/Instagram/Google).
**Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information (US states with CPRA/CPA/VCDPA/CTDPA/UTDPA rights):**
* You can **opt out** of “sharing” for targeted advertising by adjusting cookie preferences and ad platform settings, or by emailing us at **[support@gadgetpanda99.com](mailto:support@gadgetpanda99.com)** with the subject “Privacy Request: Do Not Sell/Share.”
**Access, correction, deletion:**
* You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by emailing **[support@gadgetpanda99.com](mailto:support@gadgetpanda99.com)**. We may verify your identity before acting. Authorized agents may submit requests per applicable law.
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## 8) GDPR/UK GDPR (EEA/UK Visitors)
Where the EU/UK laws apply, our lawful bases include: **Contract** (fulfilling your order), **Legitimate interests** (site security, fraud prevention, analytics, and certain marketing), **Consent** (email marketing/cookies where required), and **Legal obligation** (tax/audit).
Your rights may include **access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and objection**. You can also withdraw consent at any time (won’t affect prior processing). To exercise rights, email **[support@gadgetpanda99.com](mailto:support@gadgetpanda99.com)**. You may lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
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## 9) Children’s Privacy
Our site isn’t intended for children under **13** (or 16 where applicable). We don’t knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child provided data, contact us to delete it.
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## 10) Security
We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. No system is 100% secure; please use unique, strong passwords and keep your account details safe.
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## 11) Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy to reflect changes to our practices or laws. We’ll post the updated version with a new “Effective date.” Continued use of our site after updates means you accept the revised Policy.
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## 12) How to Contact Us
**Bluecraft Ventures LLC (USA)**
**Email:** [support@gadgetpanda99.com](mailto:support@gadgetpanda99.com)
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