Privacy and Cookie Policy for Acearkives

Last Updated: 26/10/2024

Welcome to Acearkives! We value your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal information you share with us. This Privacy and Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website and use our services.

1. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address.
• Payment Information: To process payments, we use a third-party service, Stripe, which may collect your payment information directly. Acearkives does not store payment details on its servers.

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may collect certain information automatically, including:

• Device and Usage Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages visited.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website performance, and remember user preferences.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To Process Transactions: Payment information is processed securely via Stripe to complete purchases.
• To Improve Our Services: We analyze usage data to enhance and optimize website performance.
• To Communicate with You: For customer service, updates, and promotional offers.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties, except as necessary to provide our services, such as:

• With Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors like Stripe to process payments.
• To Comply with Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our legal rights.

4. Third-Party Services and Stripe Payments

Our website includes an embedded payment form provided by Stripe, a third-party payment processor. Stripe may collect personal information such as your name, card details, and billing information when you make a purchase. Stripe’s use of your information is governed by Stripe’s Privacy Policy.

We encourage you to review Stripe’s privacy practices to understand how your data is handled when using their services on our website.

5. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information. However, no internet transmission is completely secure. We recommend taking precautions to protect your personal information while online.

6. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data.
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.

7. Cookie Policy

a. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us enhance your experience on our website. Some cookies are essential, while others help us understand how you interact with our site.

b. Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the operation of our website, including secure areas like payment processing.
• Analytics Cookies: These allow us to analyze how visitors use our website to improve its functionality.

c. Managing Cookies

When you first visit Acearkives, you will have the option to accept or manage cookies. You can also manage cookies directly in your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy and Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy and Cookie Policy, please contact us at: