Privacy policy

Privacy Policy

McBazzar ("we", "us", or "our") operates this store and website, including all related information, content, features, tools, products, and services, in order to provide you, the customer, with a curated shopping experience (the "Services"). McBazzar is powered by Shopify, which enables us to provide the Services to you.

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information when you visit, use, or make a purchase or other transaction using the Services or otherwise communicate with us. If there is a conflict between our Terms of Service and this Privacy Policy, this Privacy Policy controls with respect to the collection, processing, and disclosure of your personal information.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using and accessing any of the Services, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy and understand the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described herein.

Personal Information We Collect or Process

When we use the term "personal information," we are referring to information that identifies or can reasonably be linked to you or another person. It does not include information that is collected anonymously or that has been de-identified. We may collect or process the following categories of personal information depending on how you interact with our store:

  • Contact Details: Including your name, address, billing address, shipping address, phone number, and email address.

  • Financial Information: Including credit card, debit card, financial account numbers, payment card information, transaction details, form of payment, and payment confirmation details.

  • Account Information: Including your username, password, security questions, preferences, and settings.

  • Transaction Information: Including the items you view, put in your cart, add to your wishlist, purchase, return, exchange, or cancel, alongside your past transaction history.

  • Communications with Us: Any information you choose to include when sending a customer support inquiry or messaging us.

  • Device & Usage Information: Automatically collected information about your device, browser, network connection, IP address, unique identifiers, and how/when you navigate or interact with the Services via cookies and similar tracking technologies.

Personal Information Sources

We collect personal information from the following sources:

  • Directly from You: When you create an account, complete a purchase, communicate with us, or otherwise provide your personal details.

  • Automatically through the Services: Collected from your device when you browse our website or use our products via cookies, web beacons, and tracking pixels.

  • From Our Service Providers: Third parties engaged to enable certain technologies or process data on our behalf (e.g., payment gateways, fulfillment apps).

  • From Our Partners or Other Third Parties: Marketing, analytics, and business networks.

How We Use Your Personal Information

We use your personal information for the following legitimate business and operational purposes:

  • Provide, Tailor, and Improve the Services: To perform our contract with you, process payments, fulfill orders, arrange shipping, handle returns/exchanges, maintain your account, remember your preferences, and create a customized shopping experience (such as recommending products).

  • Marketing and Advertising: To send marketing, advertising, and promotional communications by email, text message, or postal mail, and to show you tailored online advertisements based on your activity and purchase history.

  • Security and Fraud Prevention: To authenticate your account, secure our payment processing, detect, investigate, or prevent potentially fraudulent, illegal, unsafe, or malicious activity, and protect public safety. (Note: If you register an account, you are responsible for keeping your credentials safe).

  • Customer Support: To respond to your questions, troubleshoot issues, and maintain a positive business relationship.

  • Legal Reasons: To comply with applicable laws, respond to valid legal requests (subpoenas, search warrants, law enforcement demands), participate in civil discovery/litigation, or enforce our terms and policies.

How We Disclose Personal Information

In certain circumstances, we may disclose your personal information to third parties for legitimate business reasons:

  • With Shopify and Core Vendors: Third-party service providers who help run our IT management, payment processing, data analytics, customer service, cloud storage, fulfillment, and shipping logistics.

  • With Marketing Partners: To provide personalized advertising and marketing services based on your online activity across different merchants and websites. Our business partners use your information in accordance with their own privacy notices.

  • By Your Direction: When you request or consent to data sharing, such as shipping products through a specific carrier or using social media widgets and login integrations.

  • Corporate Group: With our affiliates or within our corporate structure.

  • Business Transfers & Legal Compliance: In connection with a merger, sale of business assets, or bankruptcy; or when required by law to protect our rights, users, or comply with judicial proceedings.

Relationship with Shopify

Our store is hosted by Shopify. Shopify collects and processes your personal information to provide, optimize, and improve the platform services. Information you submit will be shared with and transmitted to Shopify, and may be stored outside your home country.

Additionally, we use certain Shopify enhanced features that incorporate data obtained from your interactions with our store, other merchants, and Shopify to help grow and protect our business. In these circumstances, Shopify is responsible for processing that data and handling requests to exercise your rights over that information. To learn more, you can read the Shopify Consumer Privacy Policy or manage your data via the Shopify Privacy Portal.

Third Party Websites and Links

Our Services may provide links to websites or online platforms operated by third parties. If you follow links to sites not affiliated with or controlled by us, you should review their specific privacy and security policies. We do not guarantee and are not responsible for the privacy, security, accuracy, or reliability of information found on third-party sites.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on where you live, you may have some or all of the legal rights listed below regarding your personal information. These rights are not absolute and may be declined as permitted by law:

  • Right to Access / Know: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

  • Right to Delete: Request that we delete your personal information.

  • Right to Correct: Request corrections to inaccurate personal data.

  • Right of Portability: Request that your data be transferred to another service provider under certain exceptions.

  • Opting Out of Marketing: You can opt-out of promotional communications at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of our emails. We will still send non-promotional messages regarding your active orders or account.

We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of these rights. We may need to verify your identity or confirm authorized agent permissions before processing your request.

Security and Data Retention

Please note that no security measures are 100% perfect or impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. Any information you send us may not be secure while in transit; avoid using unsecure channels to transmit sensitive data.

How long we retain your personal information depends on operational factors, such as whether we need the data to maintain your account, provide Services, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.

International Transfers

We may transfer, store, and process your personal information outside the country you live in. If we transfer your personal information out of the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom (UK), we rely on recognized transfer mechanisms like the European Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) unless the destination country has been determined to provide an adequate level of data protection.

Children's Data

Our Services are not intended for use by children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of majority in your jurisdiction, nor do we have actual knowledge that we "share" or "sell" personal information of individuals under 16 years of age. If you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us to request its deletion.

Complaints and Changes

  • Complaints: If you have complaints about how we process your personal information, please contact us below. You may also have the right to appeal our decision or lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

  • Changes to This Policy: We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory changes. We will post the revised policy here and update the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

Should you have any questions about our privacy practices, wish to file a complaint, or would like to exercise your consumer privacy rights, please contact us at:

  • Email: mcbazzar3@gmail.com