Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [02/03/2024] | Last Revised: [8/11/2024]

1. Introduction

GamingGaloreX3, we operates GamingGaloreX3.com and is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your data when you interact with our services, including but not limited to website visits, purchases, subscriptions, and customer support interactions.

By accessing or using our services, you consent to the practices described in this Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue use immediately.

2. Scope & Data Collection

We collect information that identifies, relates to, or could reasonably be linked with you (“Personal Data”), including:

A. Information You Provide Directly

Account & Purchase Data: Name, email, shipping/billing addresses, phone number, payment details (processed via PCI-compliant gateways).
Communications: Customer service inquiries, survey responses, or feedback.
Preferences: Product interests, newsletter subscriptions, and marketing consents.

B. Information Collected Automatically

Technical Data: IP address, browser/device type, operating system, and unique identifiers (e.g., cookies).
Usage Data: Pages visited, clickstream patterns, session duration, and referral sources (via tools like Google Analytics).
Cookies & Tracking Technologies: Essential (e.g., login sessions), functional (e.g., cart retention), and analytics cookies (manage preferences via browser settings).

3. Legal Basis & Purpose of Processing

We process your data under the following legal frameworks:

Contractual Necessity: To fulfill orders, process returns, and provide customer support.
Legitimate Interests: For fraud prevention, website optimization, and direct marketing (where applicable law permits).
Legal Compliance: To meet tax, accounting, or regulatory obligations.
Consent: For non-essential cookies or promotional communications (withdraw anytime).

4. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We disclose information only as necessary to:

Service Providers: Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal), shipping carriers (e.g., FedEx, UPS), and IT infrastructure partners (bound by strict confidentiality agreements).
Legal Authorities: When required by law (e.g., subpoenas, fraud investigations).
Business Transfers: In mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales (with notice).

We never sell your Personal Data to third-party advertisers.

5. International Data Transfers

If data is transferred outside the USA , we ensure safeguards such as:

EU-U.S. DPF/SCCs for GDPR compliance.
Adequacy Decisions or binding corporate rules (BCRs).

6. Data Security & Retention

Security Measures: AES-256 encryption, TLS 1.2+ protocols, regular penetration testing, and role-based access controls.
Retention Periods: Personal Data is stored only as long as necessary (e.g., 7 years for tax records, until account deletion for user profiles).

7. Your Rights

Depending on jurisdiction (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), you may:

Access/Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format.
Rectification/Deletion: Correct inaccuracies or erase data (exceptions may apply).
Restrict/Object: Limit processing or opt out of direct marketing.
Non-Discrimination: Exercise rights without retaliation (CCPA).

Submit requests via [Privacy Request Form] or email [DPO Email]. We respond within 30 days (or as required by law).

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 16 (or 13 under COPPA). We do not knowingly collect their data. Parents/guardians may contact us to remove such information.

9. Policy Updates

Material changes will be posted here with a revised effective date. For significant alterations (e.g., new data uses), we may provide additional notice (e.g., email or site banners).