Privacy Policy

HOW WE HANDLE YOUR INFORMATION

The aim of this Privacy Policy is to inform you about the types of information we may collect when you visit our website, how we may utilize this information, whether we share it with others, and the options available to you in terms of both our usage of this information and your ability to rectify it. Our policy grants you the authority to select the type and extent of information you wish to share with us and allows you to manage how we handle the information you provide. Our objective is to ensure a gratifying experience for you while affording you control over your privacy and providing a platform for any queries or concerns you may wish to address.

SECTION 4 - HOSTING THROUGH SHOPIFY

We have chosen Shopify Inc. as the hosting provider for our online store. Shopify offers the e-commerce platform that enables us to make our products and services available to you. Your data is securely maintained within Shopify's data storage, databases, and their comprehensive Shopify application. Rest assured, your data is stored on a protected server shielded by a robust firewall system.

Payment:

In the event that you opt for a direct payment gateway to finalize your purchase, it's important to note that Shopify securely stores your credit card information. This data is safeguarded through encryption in accordance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS). Your purchase transaction details are retained only for the duration necessary to complete your purchase. Subsequent to this, your purchase transaction information is promptly removed.

All direct payment gateways we use strictly adhere to the rigorous standards established by PCI-DSS, overseen by the PCI Security Standards Council. This council comprises well-known brands such as Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover, uniting efforts to ensure the secure handling of credit card data by our store and its associated service providers.

PCI-DSS requirements serve as a vital framework to guarantee the safe management of credit card information by our store and our service partners. For a more comprehensive understanding, you may also refer to Shopify's Terms of Service (https://www.shopify.com/legal/terms) or Privacy Statement (https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy).

SAFEGUARDING YOUR INFORMATION

We are committed to ensuring the security of your personal information. To this end, we have implemented reasonable precautions and adopted industry best practices to prevent any improper loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of your data.

In the event that you provide us with your credit card information, rest assured that the information is subjected to encryption using secure socket layer technology (SSL) and stored utilizing AES-256 encryption. While it's important to note that no method of data transmission over the Internet or electronic storage can be deemed entirely infallible, we diligently adhere to all PCI-DSS requirements and uphold additional industry standards widely accepted to fortify data security.

REVISIONS TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We retain the prerogative to amend this privacy policy at any juncture, hence we encourage you to regularly peruse it. Alterations and elucidations will be immediately effective upon their publication on the website. Should we implement significant changes to this policy, we will notify you on this platform to apprise you of the updated particulars regarding the information we gather, the manner in which it's employed, and the circumstances, if any, under which we employ and/or divulge it.

In the event that our store is acquired or amalgamated with another entity, your information may be transferred to the new proprietors, ensuring the continuity of product sales to you.

QUERIES AND CONTACT DETAILS

If you wish to: access, modify, rectify, or delete any personal information that pertains to you, lodge a grievance, or seek additional information, please reach out to our Privacy Compliance Officer via https://tapsnthings.com/pages/contact