Data Collection

GadgetGalerie collects the following types of personal information when you interact with our website:

• Contact details (name, email address, shipping address) provided during checkout
• Payment information processed through our secure payment gateway (we do not store full credit card details)
• Device information including IP address, browser type, and operating system
• Website usage data through cookies and similar technologies
• Product preferences and purchase history

Purpose of Data Processing

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• Processing and fulfilling your orders
• Providing customer support and service
• Improving our website functionality and user experience
• Preventing fraud and ensuring website security
• Sending transactional communications (order confirmations, shipping updates)
• Analyzing website traffic and shopping patterns (anonymous analytics)

Data Sharing and Disclosure

GadgetGalerie may share your information with:

• Payment processors to complete transactions
• Shipping carriers to deliver your orders
• Service providers who assist with website operations (under strict confidentiality agreements)
• Legal authorities when required by law or to protect our rights

We never sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary:

• Order information: 7 years for tax and accounting purposes
• Customer service communications: 3 years
• Website analytics data: 26 months

You may request deletion of your data as described in the "Your Rights" section below.

Data Security

GadgetGalerie implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

• SSL encryption for all data transmissions
• Regular security audits and vulnerability testing
• Limited employee access to personal data
• Secure storage systems with access controls

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses:

• Essential cookies for website functionality
• Analytics cookies to understand user behavior
• Marketing cookies (only with your consent)

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool.

Your Rights

Under GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy laws, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Object to certain processing activities
• Request restriction of processing
• Data portability (where applicable)
• Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)

To exercise these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at support@gadgetgalerie.com.

International Data Transfers

As an international business, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence. We ensure all transfers comply with applicable data protection laws through:

• EU Standard Contractual Clauses
• Adequacy decisions where applicable
• Other appropriate safeguards

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.

Policy Updates

We may update this policy periodically. Significant changes will be notified through our website or email. The "Last Updated" date at the bottom of this page indicates the most recent revision.

Contact Information

For privacy-related inquiries or concerns, please contact:

Data Protection Officer
GadgetGalerie
support@gadgetgalerie.com