Privacy Policy
At www.backpackonsale.us, your privacy is important to us. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, handle, and protect your personal information.
Information We Collect and Use
Personal data refers to any details that identify you directly or indirectly. This includes identifiable data as well as data that is pseudonymized but still linkable to you. Data that has been anonymized irreversibly is not considered personal data.
Protecting Your Information
We handle your data under principles of fairness, necessity, and transparency. We adopt suitable technical and organizational safeguards to ensure your data remains secure. We may use your personal information to authenticate accounts, detect malicious activities, and prevent fraud in line with our legal interests to maintain a secure environment.
Types of Data We Collect
i. Data You Provide to Us
This includes information you submit when registering an account, making a purchase, reaching out to us, or participating in our services. For instance, we collect billing and shipping details, payment credentials, and contact information.
ii. Data from Your Interaction with Our Services
When you use our platforms, we may automatically collect information such as device details, browser type, IP address, usage logs, and general location data (e.g., via GPS or IP). This helps us enhance the user experience.
Purpose of Data Use
i. Enhancing Services
We use your data for service delivery, improvement, performance evaluation, and promotional activities. We may process your data in connection with research, audits, and analysis.
ii. Customer Communication
With your prior consent, we send promotional updates about our offerings. We may also share your data with third parties for marketing purposes, also only with your consent. You may unsubscribe or withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
Cookies and Tracking Tools
Cookies are small files stored on your device that help websites recognize your device. We use cookies to personalize content, analyze site traffic, and deliver a tailored user experience. The types of cookies may vary by service.
Sharing Your Data
We may share your data with selected business partners to help provide services or advertising. Your information is not disclosed to external marketers without your permission.
Data Processing, Transfer, and Legal Basis
i. Legal Obligations
In compliance with laws, especially within the EEA, your personal data may be processed under legal frameworks such as Article 6(1) of the GDPR.
ii. Business Operations
In scenarios like mergers or acquisitions, we may transfer data to the relevant parties. We may also disclose data when necessary to enforce our terms or protect our rights.
iii. Legal Disclosures
We may be required to disclose data under legal demands or to meet national security or law enforcement needs.
Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 16. If you believe a minor has shared personal data with us, please notify us immediately at [email protected], and we will take appropriate action.
Your Privacy Rights
You have rights over your personal data, including accessing, correcting, deleting, or objecting to its use. Requests can be submitted to us, and we will respond within 30 days. We may request verification details to confirm your identity before processing your request.
Third-Party Services
Our services may include links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those parties. We recommend reviewing their policies before using their services.
Data Security and Retention
We implement strong measures to safeguard your data. We retain your personal data as long as necessary for legitimate business purposes, or longer as required by law.
Policy Updates
This privacy statement may be updated periodically. If you continue to use our services after updates take effect, you agree to the revised policy. Otherwise, please contact us to terminate your account.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we process your data, you can reach us at:
