# Privacy Policy

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This Privacy Policy explains how Apiswear weuses, and protects your personal data when you visit or shop at apiswear.eu, in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable UK data protection law.

 Who We Are

Data Controller: Apiswear
Address:Portugal
Email: Info@apiswear.eu

If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, contact us using the details above.

 What Data We Collect

When you place an order or interact with our site, we may collect:

– Contact details: name, email address, shipping address, phone number (if provided)
– Payment information: processed to complete your purchase (see “Payment Processing” below)
– Order information: items purchased, order value, order history
– Communications: any messages you send us via email or contact forms

We do not use tracking or advertising cookies, analytics scripts, or third-party trackers on our website. We may use strictly necessary cookies required for the site or checkout to function (e.g. keeping items in your cart).

 Why We Collect Your Data (Legal Basis)

We process your personal data on the following legal bases under GDPR:

| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|—|—|
| Processing and fulfilling your order | Performance of a contract |
| Responding to customer service inquiries | Performance of a contract / legitimate interest |
| Complying with tax, accounting, and legal obligations | Legal obligation |
| Sending order-related communications (confirmations, shipping updates) | Performance of a contract |
| Sending marketing emails (only if you’ve opted in) | Consent |

 Payment Processing

Payments are processed securely through our payment provider. [Insert name of payment processor/method used, e.g. “our bank’s payment gateway” or specific provider name]. We do not store your full card details on our servers — payment data is handled directly by our payment processor in accordance with PCI-DSS security standards.

 Digital Product Delivery

If you purchase a digital product, we use your email address to deliver access details, download links, or license information. We retain records of digital purchases for support and re-delivery purposes.

 How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described above:

– Order records: kept for [Insert period, e.g. 7 years] to comply with tax and accounting obligations
– Marketing data: kept until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent
– Support communications: kept for as long as needed to resolve your inquiry, then archived or deleted

 Who We Share Your Data With

We only share your data with third parties where necessary to run our business, including:

– Payment processors, to complete transactions
– Delivery/courier companies, to ship physical orders
– IT and hosting providers, to operate our website
– Tax authorities or legal bodies, where required by law

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

 International Data Transfers

Where any of our service providers are located outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) to protect your data in line with GDPR requirements.

 Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject, you have the right to:

– Access the personal data we hold about you
– Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
– Erase your data (“right to be forgotten”), subject to legal retention requirements
– Restrict or object to certain processing
– Data portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
– Withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent
– Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [Insert Support/Privacy Email]. We’ll respond within one month, as required by GDPR.

 Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

 Children’s Privacy

Our website and products are not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can remove it.

 Changes to This Policy

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

 Contact Us

For any questions or requests regarding your personal data:

Email: Info@apiswear.eu
Business Address:Portugal