Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Al Shams Bazaar

Effective Date: Dec 1, 2024

At Al Shams Bazaar, your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. General Information

Company Name: Zizo Kristina LLC dba Al Shams Bazaar
Contact Information: Info@alshamsbazaar.com
Governing Law: This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Texas, United States.

2. Data Collection

We collect the following types of personal information:

Personal Information: Name, email, phone number, billing/shipping address.
Payment Information: PayPal details and other payment information processed through Stripe or Square.
Account Information: Username and password.

How We Collect Data:

Direct input from you during account creation, checkout, or through forms on our website.
Automated collection through website functionality (e.g., cookies or analytics, if applicable).

3. Data Usage

We use your data for the following purposes:

Order Fulfillment: To process orders and payments and deliver products.
Customer Support: To assist with inquiries or issues.
Marketing: To send newsletters, promotional content, and updates (with your consent).
Platform Improvement: To analyze user feedback and enhance website functionality.

Third-Party Sharing:
We share necessary information with trusted third-party partners, such as payment processors (PayPal, Stripe, Square) and shipping providers, to facilitate transactions. We do not sell your data.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Use of Cookies: Al Shams Bazaar does not use cookies or tracking technologies at this time.

5. User Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Control: View, edit, or delete your data by accessing your account or contacting us.
Marketing Communications: Opt out of marketing emails by clicking “unsubscribe” in any email.
Account Deletion: Request account deletion by contacting us at Info@alshamsbazaar.com.

Regional Compliance:

GDPR-compliant rights: Right to data portability and the right to be forgotten.
CCPA-compliant rights: Right to know what data is collected and the ability to opt out of any potential data sharing.

6. Data Security

We prioritize your data’s safety by implementing encryption and secure servers to protect against unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration of your personal information.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data for up to 90 days following your last interaction with our platform. After this period, data will be deleted unless required for legal or regulatory purposes.

8. Minors

Al Shams Bazaar is not intended for individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect data from anyone under this age.

9. Updates to the Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy as needed. Any changes will be communicated via email to registered users and posted prominently on our website.

10. Miscellaneous

Third-Party Links: Our site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.

Payment Processing: All payment details are handled securely by third-party platforms such as PayPal, Stripe, and Square.

HEAL Palestine Contributions: Data used to calculate donations is anonymized and does not identify individual users.

International Users: Al Shams Bazaar is accessible globally. Users outside the United States agree that their data may be processed and stored in the U.S. in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at Info@alshamsbazaar.com.