Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 1, 2024
Who we are
Our website address is: https://hardwarestore.lk.
What personal data we collect and why we collect it
Your information
Your information, including Personal Data, is processed at the Company’s operating offices and in any other places where the parties involved in the processing are located. This means that your information may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ from those of your jurisdiction.
Your consent to this Privacy Policy, followed by your submission of such information, represents your agreement to this transfer.
We take all reasonable steps necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy. No transfer of your Personal Data will take place to an organization or a country unless adequate controls are in place to protect your data and other personal information.
Who we share your data with
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string, to help with spam detection.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract location data from images on the website.
Cookies
- Comments Cookies: If you leave a comment on our site, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies will last for one year.
- Login Cookies: When you log in, we set several cookies to save your login information and screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, while screen options cookies last for a year.
- Post Editing Cookies: If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser, lasting for one day.
Embedded Content
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles, etc.), which behaves as if the visitor has visited the other website. These websites may collect data, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content.
How long we retain your data
- Comments: Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely.
- User Accounts: For registered users, we store the personal information provided in their user profile. Users can view, edit, or delete their personal information (except usernames).
What rights you have over your data
You can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you or request that we erase your data, excluding data required for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Definitions
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:
- Company: Refers to Hardware Store LK, accessible at https://hardwarestore.lk.
- Cookies: Small files stored on your device to enhance user experience.
- Service Provider: Third-party companies or individuals employed by the Company to facilitate the Service.
- Website: Refers to Hardware Store LK, accessible at https://hardwarestore.lk.
- You: The individual using the Service.
Collecting and Using Your Personal Data
Types of Data Collected
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Personal Data:
- Email address
- First name and last name
- Phone number
- Address (state, province, postal code, city)
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Usage Data:
- IP address, browser type/version, pages visited, time/date of visits, time spent on pages, unique device identifiers.
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Cookies: Persistent or session-based, these track your interactions for various purposes like authentication and preferences.
Use of Your Personal Data
We may use your Personal Data for purposes including:
- Providing and maintaining our Service.
- Managing your account and providing customer support.
- Sending you updates about new features, products, or offers.
- Preventing fraudulent activities and ensuring secure access.
Disclosure of Your Data
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or sale, your data may be transferred.
- Legal Requirements: Data may be disclosed to comply with legal obligations or protect the safety of users.
Security of Your Data
We use commercially acceptable means to protect your data but cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page, and you’ll be notified via email or a prominent website notice prior to changes taking effect.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: info@hardwarestore.lk
Phone: +94 71 14 970 970