Privacy Policy for World of Handles
Effective date: 1 March 2024
Welcome to World of Handles, your premier online destination for Door hardware, Window hardware, Cabinet hardware and Bathroom accessories. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and share information gathered about you in connection with our services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information that you provide directly to us when you:
- Place an order on our website
- Create an account
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Contact us for customer support
The types of personal information we may collect include your name, email address, postal address, phone number, payment information, and any other information you choose to provide.
Additionally, we automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and information about your use of our site through cookies and similar technologies.
2. Use of Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process and fulfill orders
- Provide customer support
- Improve and personalize your shopping experience
- Send you promotional information, only if you have opted-in to receive such communications
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraud
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, order fulfillment, and data analysis. These service providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are only allowed to use your information for the purposes of providing these services.
We may also share your information if required by law, to protect the rights and safety of our company, our customers, or others, or in connection with a business transaction, such as a merger or sale of assets.
4. Data Security
We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. However, no security system is impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee the security of our databases, nor can we guarantee that the information you supply will not be intercepted while being transmitted to us over the Internet.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information held by us. You can also object to or restrict our processing of your data and, if we have asked for your consent to process your data, you can withdraw this consent at any time.
6. International Transfers
Given that we operate in most European countries, we may transfer your information to countries outside of your country of residence, which may have different data protection laws. We take steps to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this 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 “Effective date” at the top of this Privacy Policy.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: link
