EFFECTIVE DATE: October 7, 2020
Includes description of new rights available to California consumers under the California Consumer Privacy Act which is updated on January 1, 2020
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/01/03/californias-consumer-privacy-act-and-what-it-means-for-you.html
Introduction
Welcome to www.thetubazaar.com (the “Site”), a web site operated on behalf of Merve Textile. Your privacy is important to us. It is our policy to protect your Personal Information (as defined below) and to use it in accordance with this Privacy Policy. Using our Site is voluntary, and by using the Site, you consent to our collection and use of your identifying and non-identifying information as described in this Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy only governs our use and disclosure of information collected through this Site. The basic terms of this policy cover all of The Tubazaar consumer facing operations in the United States and Canada.
Information Collected
Non-Personal Information
We automatically collect information about your Internet connection, including the IP address of the web site from which you linked directly to our Site; device and browser information including location information, MAC addresses, IP addresses, Cookies, other online identifiers, and the date and time you accessed our Site; and the pages you visited. This information (“Non-Personal Information”) does not identify you personally. We use this Non-Personal Information to monitor the effectiveness of the Site and to consider potential improvements to the Site.
Personally Identifiable Information
You are able to view and download certain content displayed on the Site without disclosing any information that, either alone or in combination with other information, can be used to uniquely identify, contact or locate you (collectively, “Personally Identifiable Information,” or “PII”). However, certain features accessible through the Site may require disclosure of certain PII, depending upon the features you are using.
Types Of Information We Collect
We collect information about you such as your contact information, payment information, demographic information, shopping preferences and information about the devices you use to shop online.
Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 (16 in the United Kingdom/European Union) without parental consent. Our websites are general audience sites and are not specifically targeted to or intended for use by children. The Tubazaar is committed to protecting the privacy needs of children, and we encourage parents and guardians to take an active role in their children’s online activities and interests.
Registered Users
Access to certain portions of the Site may require login and password information provided only to users who have registered (each a “Registered User”). As part of the registration process, Thetubazaar may collect certain PII including your name, address, email address and other PII you disclose to us. By providing such information, you consent to our collection and use of it, as described in this Privacy Policy.
Order Entry and Payment
In connection with your requests for goods, services and/or information, Thetubazaar may collect certain PII including: contact information, such as your name, address, email address and phone number, financial information, such as your credit card number, expiration date and billing address, and other PII you disclose to us. Your credit card information is encrypted and provided to the credit card issuer for verification and approval. We do not retain any credit card information. By providing such information, you consent to our collection and use of it, as described in this Privacy Policy.
Use of Your Personal Information
We use your Personal Information to administer your participation in the Site, to provide you products and services, and to communicate information we think may be of interest to you, which may include newsletters, alerts, special promotional offers, consumer surveys and other promotional or informational messages. If you no longer wish to receive such messages, simply click the 'unsubscribe' link that we include at the bottom of every email that we send you. We also use your personal information to support our business functions, such as fraud prevention, marketing, and legal functions. If a different opt-out mechanism is provided in any individual message, please follow the directions.
We often obtain your consent to use your information. But sometimes, obtaining your consent is not needed because we may use your information for our own legitimate interests, to fulfill a contract with you, or to comply with legal obligations imposed on us. For example, when you make purchases online, we process your information to fulfill our contractual obligations. When you visit our websites, we have a legitimate interest in using your browsing data to improve our site’s usability, and when you engage with us online, we have a legal obligation to ensure that you are not attempting to defraud, us or our customers.
How We Share Your Information
We may use third party service providers and suppliers to assist us in administering the Site and providing the services we offer, and to that end, they may have access to your Personal Information. In addition, we may buy or sell business assets or be acquired by or acquire other corporations. In such transactions, Personal Information generally is one of the transferred business assets. In addition, in the event we merge or consolidate with another institution, your Personal Information may be transferred to the successor entity. We may also disclose your Personal Information to other affiliated institutions and/or if we are required to do so by law.
Use Of Cookies
Cookies are small bits of data cached or stored on your computer through your web browser based on Internet activity. We may use cookies to monitor individual user activity or activity of users in aggregate to improve the Service and provide features that are tailored to your needs, including delivery of customized content and advertising. The information we gather may include IP address, user language, the operating system, browser type, the presence/absence of “flash” plug-ins, screen resolution, connection type, and information that identifies the cookie. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually change your browser settings to prevent this. If you disable cookies, your ability to use some features of the Service may be limited. We also use session cookies when you visit the Site. The session cookie allows our server to reconnect your incoming request with previously stored session-collected data.
Third Party Payment
We make certain third-party payment service processors available to you such as PayPal or Apple Pay. If you wish to use one of these services, your personal information will be collected by such third parties and will be subject to the third party’s privacy policy. We have no control over, and are not responsible for this third party’s collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information.
Linked To Sites
We may provide links on the Site to other sites of interest. We do not review or endorse the content of these sites or guarantee that they will abide by this Privacy Policy. Your use of such linked sites is subject to the privacy policies of the providers of those sites. We encourage our users to be aware when they leave our Site and to read the privacy statements of each Site that collects Personal Information.
Social Media Features and Widgets
Our Web site includes Social Media Features. These Features may collect your IP address, which page you are visiting on our site, and may set a cookie to enable the Feature to function properly. Social Media Features and Widgets are either hosted by a third party or hosted directly on our Site. Your interactions with these Features are governed by the privacy policy of the company providing it.
Reviewing Information
You may review your Personal Information stored in your profile by logging into the Site. You may change your contact information, including your name and mailing address. In the event you are unable to change your Personal Information, please email help@thetubazaar.com. You may also email help@thetubazaar.com regarding any issues about your Personal Information.
Do Not Track
Some Internet browsers may be configured to send “Do Not Track” signals to the online services that you visit. We currently do not respond to “Do Not Track” or similar signals. To find out more about “Do Not Track,” please visit http://www.allaboutdnt.com
Log Files
Every time you request or download a file from the web site, the Operators may store data about these events and your IP address in a log file. The Operators may use this information to analyze trends, administer the web site, track users’ movements, and gather broad demographic information for aggregate use or for other business purposes.
Security
We make every effort to protect personal information by users of the web site, including using firewalls and other security measures on its servers. No server, however, is 100% secure, and you should take this into account when submitting personal or confidential information about yourself on any website, including this one. Much of the personal information is used in conjunction with member services such as collaboration and discussion, so some types of personal information such as your name, company affiliation, and email address will be visible to other the Operators’s members and to the public. The Operators assume no liability for the interception, alteration, or misuse of the information you provide. You alone are responsible for maintaining the secrecy of your personal information. Please use care when using this web site and provide personal information.
Opting Out
From time to time the Operators may email you electronic newsletters, announcements, surveys or other information. If you prefer not to receive any or all of these communications, you may opt out by following the directions provided within the electronic newsletters and announcements.
Changes To This Policy
We will post updates to our privacy policy on our websites. If we change the policy in a manner that materially impacts your privacy rights, we will provide additional notice to you.
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, the Products, or the Website, please contact us..