Privacy Policy

1. Introduction
Welcome to [https://nkshopper.com] . We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data. This Privacy Policy applies to all users of [YourWebsite.com] and explains your rights under applicable laws, including the GDPR (EU), CCPA (California), and other international regulations.

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2. Data We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, shipping/billing address, phone number, payment details (processed securely via third-party gateways like PayPal/Stripe).
• Technical Data: IP address, device type, browser, operating system, and cookies (see Section 6).
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, clickstream data, and purchase history.
• Voluntary Data: Feedback, reviews, or survey responses.

3. How We Use Your Data
We process your data to:

• Process orders, payments, and deliveries.
• Communicate order updates, promotions, or policy changes (with your consent where required).
• Improve website functionality, user experience, and product offerings.
• Prevent fraud and comply with legal obligations.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

• Contractual Necessity: To fulfill orders and provide services.
• Consent: For marketing communications (you may withdraw consent anytime).
• Legitimate Interests: Fraud prevention, website analytics, and business operations.

5. Data Sharing
We share your data only under strict conditions:

• Service Providers: Payment processors, logistics partners, and IT support (bound by confidentiality agreements).
• Legal Compliance: To comply with court orders, tax authorities, or government requests.
• Business Transfers: In mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales (you will be notified).
• Aggregated/Anonymized Data: For analytics or marketing, ensuring no personal identification.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

• Purpose: To enhance site functionality, analyze traffic, and personalize content.
• Types:
  • Essential Cookies: Required for core functions (e.g., shopping cart).
  • Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, etc. (opt-out available).
  • Marketing Cookies: For targeted ads (consent required in the EU/UK).
• Manage Preferences: Adjust settings via your browser or our cookie banner.

7. International Data Transfers
As a cross-border business:

• Data may be transferred to servers or partners outside your country (e.g., EU to US).
• We ensure safeguards such as GDPR-approved Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or Privacy Shield frameworks (where applicable).

8. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary:

• Orders: 5 years for tax/compliance purposes.
• Marketing: Until consent is withdrawn.
• Inactive Accounts: Deleted after 2 years of inactivity.

9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
• Restrict processing or request data portability.
• Opt out of marketing communications.
• Lodge complaints with your local data protection authority.

10. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 16 (or 13 under COPPA). Parents/guardians may contact us to remove such data.

11. Security Measures
We implement safeguards including:

• SSL encryption for transactions.
• Regular security audits.
• Limited employee access to sensitive data.

12. Policy Updates
We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted here, with the “Last Updated” date revised. Material changes will be notified via email or website banners.

13. Contact Us
For privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your rights:

• Email: [nkshopchat@gmail.com]
• EU Representative (if applicable): [Details per GDPR Article 27].

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Key Cross-Border Compliance Notes:

1. GDPR/CCPA Alignment: Explicit consent mechanisms for EU/California users.
2. Clear cross-border data transfer explanations.
3. Cookie consent management for regional requirements.
4. Age restrictions tailored to COPPA (US) and GDPR (EU).