PRIVACY POLICY

SECTION 1 - PRIVACY POLICY OF PAN SUNGLASSES 

The privacy of all of our visitors and users is very important to us. Therefore, we have created and drafted this Privacy Policy which is in compliance with all the relevant data protection and data policy laws. This policy is written for all the subscribers, visitors, and users (“you”) to understand how the website of Pan Sunglasses https://www.pansunglasses.com (“we”, “our”, “Pan Sunglasses”) uses, collects, shares, and protects users’ information and data. Pan Sunglasses is an eCommerce store providing our services to Australia, Europe, the USA, and Canada and we have drafted and written the information related to global privacy laws and disclosure of our website in this Privacy Policy. All users and visitors are requested to read this Privacy Policy. By using our website all users acknowledge and warrant that they are in agreement with all the terms stated in this Privacy Policy. 

SECTION 2 - COLLECTION OF DATA

We collect the user data only for communication purposes. As of now users of our website cannot create personal accounts or profiles on our website. The data which will be collected in this process will also be used to provide our online services to the user as well in order to send users e-mails and/or newsletters. Some of the information that is gathered by the website will be collected automatically for the different protocols that have been introduced over the years.

2.1. User And Buyer Information Collection.

There will be a collection of information from the users when they will communicate with our website.   The information that the users may provide includes but not limited to: 

1. First and last name
2. Email address
3. Phone number
4. Address
5. Country, State, and Area of Residence
6. ZIP/Postal code
7. Payment Information (collected and processed automatically)
8. Any additional information relating to you that you provide to us directly through our websites or indirectly through our websites or online presence such as ‘cookies’.

2.2. Payment Information Collection

Currently, the customers can pay for their purchases through all payment platforms available through Shopify payment plans, including credit card, Stripe, and PayPal. All the payments will be made according to Shopify’s payment policy. Please note that we reserve the right to change, remove or modify any of the payment methods at our sole discretion without giving any prior notice. We are not accepting any other payment method. We will update through notification if and we start accepting other payment methods.

Your credit card information or payment information will be processed by PayPal and Shopify Payments platforms, which will treat and safeguard your data with total security and with the exclusive purpose of processing the purchase of the products. We reserve the right to contract any payment platform available in the market, which treats your data for the exclusive purpose of processing the purchase of products. Please read more about Shopify payment gateways by clicking the link below.

https://www.shopify.com/payment-gateways.

2.3. Automatic Information Collection

Our website also collects information that normally web browsers and servers ask for the rendering of the services, this type of information may include but not limited to browser type, referring site, language preference, users’ website usage, and the date and time of each user’s request. It is also possible that we may release this information of the users’ behavior in order for the better development of our business. If such information will be released, it will be in aggregate form, meaning that we’ll collectively release the information gathered from all users which will be non-identifiable. Our website may also collect information that may be personal-identifiable information. Such information may include internet protocol addresses and information collected through cookies.

SECTION 3 - COOKIES POLICY

Our website collects information through cookies. A cookie can be defined as a string of certain information that is stored on a visitor’s or user’s computer and such information is provided to a website every time the user or visitor returns to such website. Our website uses cookies in order to identify and help to track the users of our website. There are many types of cookies, however, most commonly only two types of cookies are used. Session cookies are temporary cookies that are deleted once the user exits the browser while the permanent cookies remain in the users’ or visitor’s browser until they expire or until they are deleted by the users or visitors.

3.1. - Usage Of Cookies

Our website uses cookies in a range of ways to improve your experience on our website, including keeping you signed in, or understanding how you use our website. Users have an option for cookies to not be collected by the browsers and this can be done by going into the specific browser’s settings and making sure the collection of the cookies is disabled.

We may use different types of cookies such as functionality cookies which help the websites to recognize the users/visitors on the websites and remember any previously selected preferences. These could include what language you prefer and the location you are in. We may also use advertising cookies to collect information about your visit to our website, the content you viewed, the links you followed, and information about your browser, device, and your IP address. We may share some limited aspects of this data with third parties for advertising purposes. We may also share online data collected through cookies with our advertising partners. This means that when you visit another website, you may be shown advertising based on your browsing patterns on our website.

3.2. - Managing And Removing Cookies

You can set your browser not to accept cookies, and allaboutcookies.org tells you how to remove cookies from your browser. However, in a few cases, some of our website features may not function as a result.

3.3. “Do Not Track” Signals

In compliance with the CalOPPA act, we are declaring that our website does not support any “Do-Not-Track” signals. We have implemented this policy for the reason that there is no set standard for such requests and different browsers have different mechanisms for such requests. Hence, we do not support, nor respond to such signals.

SECTION 4 - REASONS FOR USERS’ INFORMATION COLLECTION 

The information we collect may be used in the following ways:

1. We may use this information to improve the quality and content of the website.
2. We may use the information to make our services better, specifically our customer service.
3. To ask for reviews, ratings, and comments regarding our services, content, and products.
4. We may use the information in follow up correspondence like email, phone, and live chat
5. To send you additional information which is related to your product.
6. We may use the information to personalize your user/client experience and send you the most interesting information according to your content and product.
7. We may use this information in relation to marketing by sending our clients emails after they have signed up with us.

SECTION 5 - PROTECTION AND SHARING OF CONSUMERS AND USERS DATA

We are committed to protecting the personal data of consumers and users to the best of our ability. Data security is necessary and therefore in compliance with the global data privacy laws we have implemented the measures in order to make sure that all data belonging to the consumers and users of our website is well protected.

We May Share Users’ Information In Following Instances:

1. When we are required by a court of law or legal authority to do so.
2. When our business is transferred or sold to a new company or owner and in that transaction, the data stored by us will also be transferred to the new owner.
3. We will share the users’ data with our service providers ( such as web-hosting providers, payment partners, etc.), affiliates, marketing partners, business partners, and others who have legal rights to access users’ data. 
4. In the course of our business, we offer to the customers and buyers our website contests, vouchers, discount codes, or coupons through our website and/or e-mail. These are codes that you may input on our website to qualify for certain promotions, discount offers, or gifts. We may share the name and username of such person who may have entered and won such contest or any gifts on our social media pages and other advertisement platforms.

SECTION 6 - PRIVACY RIGHTS

In compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), this statement has been provided for all the users of our website who are purchasing any of our services or using any of our services. All the users have the right to access their personal information and they have the right to know how their data is being stored on our website. Users can also have their data removed or transferred from our website. Furthermore, we are also making a declaration for the residents of Europe under EEA that the users’ data will be stored outside the European region. This will also include the user’s personal data. In case if any of you want to know use any of your rights you can do so by contacting us at support@pansunglasses.com.    

SECTION 7 - COPPA COMPLIANCE

The COPPA act was enacted in 1998 in order to protect the privacy of children, it stands for “Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act”. In compliance with the COPPA, we make it clear that our website will not knowingly collect, share, store or use information from children under the age of 13. Anyone under the age of 13 should not provide us with any data, specifically personally identifiable information in any way. Any such information unknowingly collected by our website will be deleted as soon as we have become aware of it. If a parent or guardian is aware that the kid or the child has provided us personal identifiable information without their consent, they should reach us at support@pansunglasses.com.

SECTION 8 - CCPA NOTICE

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is an act enacted for the residents of the USA and specifically for the residents of the state of California. This law provides additional protections and rights for the protection of personal information for California residents. Our website does not sell personal information for monetary consideration; however, we do work with and share personal information with certain partners and third parties as described in SECTION 6 (PROTECTION AND SHARING OF CONSUMERS AND USERS DATA) of this Privacy Policy. Under CCPA, as a user or consumer you hold certain rights that apply to the collection, storing, and sharing of your personal information. If you would like to exercise your rights as a California resident for the uses described above, you may do so by emailing us with your request to Do Not Sell my information. You can contact us to exercise your right under CCPA by Emailing us at support@pansunglasses.com.

Under CCPA you have the following rights as a consumer, user, and purchaser:

1. Know what personal data is being collected.
2. Know whether your personal data is sold or disclosed and to whom.
3. Access to your personal data.
4. Request to delete any personal information about you.
5. They have the right to know how our website (including tools and protocols) collects their personal data.

SECTION 9 - NEWSLETTER AND E-MAIL LIST

The CAN-SPAM Act is a law that sets the rules for newsletters and commercial emails, establishes requirements for commercial messages, and provides recipients the right to have emails stopped from being sent to them, and it shows the penalties in case there are any violations.

We agree and affirm that:

1. We will only use viable e-mail partners for sending e-mails.
2. We will not use false and misleading information and subject in our emails.
3. We will honor the user request to opt-out of the email as soon as possible.
4. We will allow our clients and users to unsubscribe by clicking the link at the end of each page.

In case you want to opt-out of our email or newsletter list, follow the instructions that are provided at the end of each email. You can also contact us if you want to remove your e-mail list from our database.

SECTION 10 - CONTACT

Any questions, remarks, queries, and feedback regarding any of the above-mentioned terms of our privacy policy can be directed at the following e-mail. support@pansunglasses.com.