Introduction: Your Privacy, Our Priority
At KAUD Shop, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard data when you visit our site, make purchases, or interact with our content, including blog posts on topics like “Smartwatch Fitness Ecosystems” or “Portable Solar Chargers.” Effective as of October 22, 2025, this policy complies with GDPR, CCPA, and other global regulations. By using our site, you consent to these practices.
Information We Collect
- Personal Data: When you create an account, place an order, or subscribe to newsletters, we collect name, email, shipping address, payment details (processed via secure gateways like Stripe—KAUD Shop does not store card info), and phone number.
- Usage Data: Automatically via cookies: IP address, browser type, pages visited (e.g., views on “Mesh Wi-Fi Systems”), device info, and interaction times. Tools like Google Analytics help us improve user experience.
- Fitness and Tech Data: If you submit reviews or queries on gadgets like biometric security devices, we may collect anonymized preferences for recommendations.
- Marketing Data: Email opt-ins for promotions on products like gaming peripherals.
We do not collect sensitive data (e.g., health info from smartwatches) without explicit consent.
How We Use Your Information
- Order Fulfillment: Process purchases, ship gadgets (e.g., modular laptops), and provide support.
- Personalization: Tailor recommendations based on blog views (e.g., suggest haptic controllers after reading related posts).
- Marketing: Send newsletters or targeted ads with your consent; unsubscribe anytime.
- Analytics: Improve site performance and content, like optimizing “Robot Vacuum Upgrades” for better engagement.
- Legal Compliance: Share with authorities if required (e.g., fraud prevention).
Data retention: 7 years for orders (tax purposes); delete upon request unless legally mandated.
Data Sharing and Security
- Third Parties: With trusted partners like shipping carriers (UPS/FedEx) or payment processors; no sales of data.
- Security Measures: SSL encryption, firewalls, and regular audits; on-device processing for any AI features in products.
- Cookies and Tracking: Use for session management; opt-out via browser settings or our cookie banner.
Your Rights and Choices
- Access/Delete: Request data copies or erasure via privacy@kaud.shop (response in 30 days).
- Opt-Out: From marketing emails or cookies; CCPA/GDPR rights for California/EU residents.
- Children’s Privacy: No services for under 13; parental consent required for 13–16.
Changes: We’ll notify via email/site for updates. Questions? Contact privacy@kaud.shop.