Introduction
Thank you for visiting GeekyGifts.com (“us,” “we,” or “our”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines the steps we take to collect, store, protect, and use your data while ensuring compliance with international data protection regulations, including GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act).
By using GeekyGifts.com, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
Collection and Use of Personal Information
We may collect personal information from you to provide and improve our services, as well as to enhance your experience on our website. Personal information may include your name, email address, billing/shipping address, and telephone number.
We may collect, use, and store this data for the following purposes:
- To process and fulfill your orders efficiently.
- To communicate with you regarding order updates, promotions, and offers.
- To personalize and improve your overall experience on GeekyGifts.com.
- To conduct market research and analyze trends to enhance our offerings and better understand our customer base.
- To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.
Lawful Basis for Processing Personal Information
We will only collect and process your personal information when there is a lawful basis to do so. Such lawfulness may be based on:
- The necessity of processing for the performance of a contract.
- Consent provided by you for specific purposes.
- Compliance with a legal obligation.
- Protection of vital interests.
- Performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority.
- Legitimate interests pursued by us or a third party, in a manner that is proportionate and respects your privacy rights.
Your Rights
As a user of GeekyGifts.com, you have the following rights in relation to your personal information:
Right of Access
You have the right to request information about the personal data we hold about you and receive a copy of this data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
Right of Rectification
You have the right to request the correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you. You can update certain personal information in your account settings.
Right to Erasure
You can request the deletion of personal information where:
- The data is no longer necessary for the purpose for which it was collected.
- You withdraw your consent on which the processing was based, and there is no other legal ground for processing.
- You object to the processing and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing.
- The data processing is unlawful.
Please note that deletion may be subject to legal obligations or if the information is required for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.
Right to Restrict Processing
You have the right to restrict us from processing your personal information in certain circumstances, including if you contest the accuracy of the data or if you object to processing based on our legitimate interests.
Right to Object to Processing
You can object to certain processing activities based on our legitimate interests unless we demonstrate compelling grounds for the processing that override your interests, rights, and freedoms.
Right to Data Portability
You have the right to obtain and reuse your personal information for your own purposes across different services. We will provide this data, upon request, in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
Right to Withdraw Consent
You have the right to withdraw your consent to our processing of your personal information at any time.
Automated Decision Making
We currently do not make automated decisions based on user data that would have a legal or significant impact on you.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer using the details provided in the “Contact Us” section below.
Data Security Measures
We are committed to keeping your personal information secure and have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
To ensure the security of your data, we:
- Apply encryption techniques to sensitive information during transmission and storage.
- Regularly review our data collection practices to minimize data retention periods.
- Restrict access to personal data only to authorized personnel who require it for specific purposes.
- Train our employees on data protection and security best practices.
Despite these measures, it is important to note that no data transmission or storage can be guaranteed as 100% secure. If you have reason to believe that your interaction with us is no longer secure, please notify us immediately.
Third-Party Data Sharing
We may share your personal information with trusted third parties solely for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. These third parties include:
- Payment processors to facilitate order payments securely.
- Shipping providers to ensure the delivery of your orders.
- IT service providers who assist in maintaining and upgrading our systems and infrastructure.
- Marketing and advertising partners to communicate promotional offers that may interest you.
Where required by applicable law, we will ensure that such third parties comply with data protection obligations equivalent to those set forth by GDPR and CCPA.
International Data Transfers
As a global business, we may transfer your personal information to countries outside of the European Economic Area (EEA) and/or your home jurisdiction. In such cases, we will ensure adequate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or other legally endorsed mechanisms, to protect your personal information during the transfer.
Retention of Personal Information
We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by applicable laws and regulations. When your personal information is no longer needed, we will securely dispose of it in accordance with data protection best practices.
Children’s Privacy
GeekyGifts.com is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will take appropriate steps to remove the information.
Updates to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy as necessary. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “last updated” date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use, protect, and disclose your personal information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal information, please contact our designated Data Protection Officer at [email protected] or send a written inquiry to:
GeekyGifts.com Attn: Data Protection Officer 123 Geek Street Geeksville, USA 67890