Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 1, 2023
At Maric Autoparts, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or make a purchase from us. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.
Information We Collect
We collect information that you provide directly to us. For example, we collect information when you create an account, make a purchase, sign up for our newsletter, contact customer service, or otherwise communicate with us. This information may include:
- Personal identifiers (name, email address, phone number, postal address)
- Account credentials (username, password)
- Payment information (credit card details, billing address)
- Vehicle information (make, model, year)
- Purchase history and preferences
- Communications with our customer service team
We also automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with our website, including:
- Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
- Usage data (pages visited, time spent on site, links clicked)
- Location information (general location based on IP address)
- Cookies and similar technologies
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:
- Process and fulfill your orders
- Create and manage your account
- Provide customer service and respond to inquiries
- Send transactional emails (order confirmations, shipping updates)
- Send marketing communications (if you've opted in)
- Improve our website and product offerings
- Personalize your shopping experience
- Detect and prevent fraud or unauthorized access
- Comply with legal obligations
Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with:
- Service providers: Companies that perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, shipping, data analysis, email delivery, and customer service.
- Business partners: Trusted third parties who help us provide products and services to you.
- Legal authorities: When required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect our rights or the safety of others.
- Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes without your explicit consent.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities and to distinguish you from other users of our website. This helps us provide you with a good experience when you browse our website and also allows us to improve our site.
You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of this website may become inaccessible or not function properly.
Data Security
We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the security of your personal information. However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Accessing, correcting, or deleting your personal information
- Withdrawing your consent to our processing of your data
- Requesting a copy of your personal information
- Objecting to certain data processing activities
- Complaining to a data protection authority
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can delete such information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this privacy policy periodically for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Maric Autoparts
123 Mombasa Road
Nairobi, Kenya
Email: privacy@maricautoparts.com
Phone: +254 712 345 678