Introduction

At MerchQ8, we take the privacy of our customers very seriously. This GDPR & Cookies Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

What data do we collect?

The types of data we collect from you depend on your interaction with our store. We may collect:

  • Contact information: Name, email address
  • Billing and shipping information: Billing address, shipping address
  • User purchase history: Details of your past orders
  • Browsing behavior (with your consent): Items viewed, pages visited

How do we use your data?

We use the data we collect for several reasons, including:

  • Processing your orders and deliveries
  • Sending marketing communications (only with your consent)
  • Improving the functionality of our store

Legal basis for processing data

We collect and process your data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: In some cases, we will ask for your explicit consent to collect and process your data, such as for marketing purposes.
  • Contract fulfillment: We need to process your data to fulfill our contractual obligations to you, such as processing your order.
  • Legitimate interest: We may also process your data for our legitimate interests, such as improving the user experience on our website.

Your data rights

Under the GDPR, you have a number of rights in relation to your personal data. These rights include:

  • Right to access your data: You have the right to request a copy of the data we hold about you.
  • Right to rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate data we hold about you.
  • Right to erasure (deletion): You have the right to request that we delete your data, in certain circumstances.
  • Right to restrict processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your data.
  • Right to data portability: You have the right to request that we transfer your data to another controller.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or device when you visit a website. We use cookies to:

  • Understand how you use our website
  • Remember your preferences
  • Improve your overall browsing experience

You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings. However, this may prevent you from using some of the features of our website.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this GDPR & Cookies Policy or your data privacy, please contact us at info@merchq8.com.

Please note: This is a general template and you may need to modify it to reflect the specific practices of your WooCommerce store. It’s always best to consult with a lawyer to ensure your GDPR & Cookies Policy meets all legal requirements.