1. Who We Are

Our website address is: https://www.gloriouschoice.com. We operate as an online electronics store, offering a wide range of mobile phones, accessories, and gadgets.

2. Information We Collect

2.1. Comments & Reviews

  • When visitors leave comments or product reviews, we collect the data provided in the comment form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to detect spam.
  • An anonymized string (hash) of your email may be shared with the Gravatar service to check if you use it. The Gravatar privacy policy is available.

2.2. Media Uploads

  • If you upload images (e.g., profile pictures, review images) to our website, avoid including location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors can download and extract this data.

2.3. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, including:

  • Comment Cookies: If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These last 1 year.
  • Login Cookies: When you log in, we set cookies that last 2 days (or 2 weeks if you choose “Remember Me”).
  • Article Cookies: If you publish/edit an article, a cookie storing the article ID expires in 1 day.

You can manage or delete cookies from your browser settings.

2.4. Embedded Content

  • Our website may include embedded content (e.g., videos, third-party product descriptions, etc.).
  • Embedded content from other websites behaves the same as if you visited that website directly. These sites may collect data, use cookies, and track interactions.

3. How We Use Your Data

We collect and process your data for the following purposes:
✅ Order Processing: To process and deliver your purchases, confirm orders, and provide updates on shipping.
✅ Customer Support: To assist with inquiries, returns, and product-related questions.
✅ Marketing & Promotions: To send promotional emails, exclusive offers, or updates (only if you opt-in).
✅ Website Optimization: To improve website performance and personalize user experience.
✅ Security & Fraud Prevention: To detect and prevent fraudulent transactions or unauthorized activities.

4. Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share your data with:

🔹 Payment Providers: Your payment details are processed securely through third-party payment gateways. We do not store your credit card information.
🔹 Shipping & Delivery Partners: Your name, address, and contact details are shared with courier companies for order delivery.
🔹 Spam Detection Services: Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service to prevent fraudulent activity.

5. How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Comments & Reviews: Retained indefinitely for future users to see.
  • Registered Accounts: If you create an account, we store your data until you request deletion.
  • Orders & Transactions: Retained for record-keeping and customer support purposes.
  • Marketing Data: If you subscribe to marketing emails, your data is stored until you unsubscribe.

6. Your Rights Over Your Data

You have the right to:

✔️ Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
✔️ Request data deletion (except for necessary order records).
✔️ Update or correct your personal data.
✔️ Withdraw consent for marketing emails (unsubscribe anytime).

For any data-related requests, email us at [your email address].

7. Where Your Data Is Stored & Processed

  • Hosting: Our website is hosted on secure servers.
  • Payments: Credit/debit card transactions are processed securely through compliant payment providers very soon, but available cash on delivery.
  • Shipping: Order details are shared with logistics partners to facilitate delivery.

8. Security Measures

We take strong security measures to protect your data, including:
✅ SSL Encryption: Ensuring secure transactions.
✅ Firewall & Malware Protection: To prevent cyber threats.
✅ Restricted Access: Only authorized personnel can access your data.

However, no online system is 100% secure, so we recommend users protect their own credentials and avoid sharing login details.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., manufacturer websites, product reviews). We are not responsible for their privacy practices, so we advise checking their policies before sharing personal data.

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with the “Last Updated” date.

11. Contact Us

For any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
📧 Email: Yousaf@gloriouschoice.com
📍 Address: Deira, Dubai
📞 Phone/WhatsApp: +971528384965

🔹 Summary of Key Points

✔️ Your data is used only for orders, customer support, and website functionality.
✔️ We do not sell or misuse your personal information.
✔️ We ensure secure transactions and data protection.
✔️ You can request data deletion or updates anytime.

This Privacy Policy outlines our approach to protecting your data while providing a seamless shopping experience.