Privacy Policy for Samuel Hungi
Effective Date: 9th September 2024
Last Updated: 9th September 2024
At Samuel Hungi, we are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, store, use, and share your personal information when you visit or make a purchase from our website, samuelhungi.com, and how you can exercise your rights regarding that information. We aim to comply with all relevant data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Data Controller
Business Name: Samuel Hungi
Business Address: 725-20100
Email: [email protected]
Website: samuelhungi.com
The data controller responsible for the personal data collected on this website is Samuel Hungi.
2. Information We Collect
When you visit our website, make a purchase, or engage with us, we may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Identification Data: Full name, email address, postal address, phone number, and any other information you provide directly when making a purchase or signing up for newsletters.
- Payment Information: When you make a purchase, we collect payment details such as credit/debit card numbers through secure third-party payment processors. We do not store this payment information ourselves.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring website, pages viewed, and timestamps.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience.
3. How We Use Your Data
We collect and use your personal data for the following purposes:
- Order Processing and Fulfillment: To process your orders, send confirmation emails, deliver products, and handle refunds or exchanges.
- Customer Service: To provide support, respond to inquiries, and offer updates regarding your purchases.
- Marketing Communications: With your consent, we may send you newsletters, promotional offers, and updates regarding new books or services.
- Improving Website Functionality: To analyze trends, administer the website, and gather demographic information to improve the user experience.
- Legal Compliance: We may process your data to comply with legal obligations, such as tax regulations or anti-fraud requirements.
4. Legal Basis for Processing Data
We process your data based on the following lawful grounds:
- Performance of a Contract: We use your personal data to fulfill contracts (e.g., processing and delivering book purchases).
- Consent: We will send you marketing emails only with your consent. You can withdraw consent at any time.
- Legitimate Interests: We may process your data for legitimate business interests, such as improving our website and marketing services, as long as it does not override your rights.
5. How We Store Your Data
We are committed to safeguarding your personal data. We store your information on secure servers and implement appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data with the following:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help with order fulfillment, payment processing, or marketing services.
- Legal Authorities: If required by law, we may disclose your information to government authorities or other third parties for legal compliance or the protection of our rights.
We ensure that any third-party partners we work with adhere to GDPR standards and only process your data based on our instructions.
7. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a user of the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You may request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Right to Erasure (Right to Be Forgotten): You can request the deletion of your data when it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or if you withdraw consent.
- Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and transmit it to another controller.
- Right to Restriction of Processing: You can request that we limit the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.
- Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your data for marketing purposes or on the basis of legitimate interests.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent to data processing at any time, especially with regard to marketing communications.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within one month, as required by GDPR.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and analyze website performance. By using our website, you agree to the use of cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed at individuals under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected personal information from a child without consent, please contact us at [email protected], and we will promptly delete the information.
10. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this page regularly for updates. The date of the most recent revision will always be listed at the top of the policy.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:
Samuel Hungi
Email: [email protected]
Address: 725-20100