At Code4sh.com, we take your privacy and personal data protection seriously. This GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data, in compliance with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679. By using our website or services, you agree to the terms of this policy.
1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
Code4sh.com
Email: contact@code4sh.com
2. Types of Personal Data We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data:
• Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, postal address, phone number.
• Account Information: Username, password, account creation date.
• Transaction Information: Billing information, payment history, purchase details.
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and other technical data about your use of our website.
• Usage Information: How you interact with our website, products, and services.
• Marketing Preferences: Communication preferences, such as subscription to newsletters.
3. How We Collect Your Data
We collect your personal data in the following ways:
• Directly from you: When you create an account, make a purchase, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact customer support.
• Automatically: Through cookies, log files, and other technologies that collect data as you use our website.
• Third-party sources: We may also receive data from third-party services (such as payment processors) to process transactions.
4. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
• Consent: We process your data when you have given explicit consent (e.g., subscribing to our newsletter).
• Contractual Necessity: We process your data to fulfill a contract with you, such as processing a purchase.
• Legitimate Interests: We may process your data to provide services, improve our platform, and communicate with you.
• Compliance with Legal Obligations: We may process your data to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
5. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
• To provide and manage our services: Process orders, provide customer support, and manage user accounts.
• To communicate with you: Send order confirmations, newsletters, and marketing materials (if you have opted in).
• To improve our website and services: Analyze usage data to enhance functionality and user experience.
• For security purposes: Monitor for fraud, malicious activity, and other security concerns.
• To comply with legal requirements: Meet our legal and regulatory obligations.
6. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share your data with trusted third parties who assist in operating our website and providing services. These include:
• Payment Processors: To process transactions securely.
• Third-party service providers: For marketing, analytics, hosting, and customer support services.
• Legal Authorities: When required by law or in response to legal requests.
All third parties we work with are required to comply with GDPR regulations and use your data only for the specific purpose for which it was provided.
7. Data Retention
We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
• Account Information: Retained for as long as your account remains active.
• Transaction Information: Retained for at least 7 years for tax and legal purposes.
• Marketing Preferences: Retained until you opt out of communications.
After this period, we will securely delete or anonymize your data, in accordance with applicable laws.
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
• Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.
• Right to Data Portability: You can request that we provide your personal data in a structured, commonly used format so that you can transfer it to another service.
• Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your data for direct marketing purposes or when we rely on legitimate interests for processing.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: If we process your data based on consent, you can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at:
Email: contact@code4sh.com
9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small text files placed on your device that collect information about how you use our website. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
For more information on how we use cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
10. Security of Your Data
We take the security of your personal data seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
While we strive to protect your data, please note that no data transmission over the internet is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
11. International Transfers of Data
As a global business, we may transfer your personal data to countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA) for processing. In such cases, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data, including standard contractual clauses or other GDPR-approved mechanisms.
12. Changes to This GDPR Policy
We may update this GDPR Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will post the updated policy on our website with the revised effective date. By continuing to use our website and services, you agree to the updated policy.
13. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about how we handle your personal data, or if you would like to exercise your rights under GDPR, please contact us at:
Email: contact@code4sh.com
By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this GDPR Policy and consent to the processing of your personal data as described herein.