Terms of service

PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: March 10, 2022
Last Updated: March 10, 2026
Website: temple1st@outlook.com

1. Introduction

Temple1st ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or make a purchase from us .

We comply with:

  • GDPR (for customers in the European Economic Area)
  • CCPA/CPRA (for customers in California)
  • Other applicable data protection laws

2. What Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you use our Site, we may collect:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, shipping address, billing address, phone number
  • Payment Information: Credit/debit card details or PayPal information (processed directly by our payment processors—we do not store full payment details)
  • Order Details: Products purchased, order history, preferences
  • Communications: Any messages you send to us, including customer service inquiries

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect :

  • Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent on site, links clicked, referring website
  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device type
  • Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address (not precise GPS)

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from:

  • Payment processors (to confirm payment status)
  • Shipping carriers (for delivery tracking)
  • Social media platforms (if you interact with our social media accounts)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes :

Purpose

Legal Basis (for GDPR)

Process and fulfill your orders

Performance of a contract

Communicate with you about your order

Performance of a contract

Send order confirmations and shipping updates

Performance of a contract

Respond to your customer service inquiries

Legitimate interests

Improve our website and products

Legitimate interests

Detect and prevent fraud

Legitimate interests / Legal obligation

Comply with legal obligations

Legal obligation

Send marketing communications (with your consent)

Consent

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. 

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your personal information with trusted third parties who help us operate our business:

4.1 Service Providers

  • Payment Processors: To process your payments securely (Shopify Payments, PayPal, etc.)
  • Shipping Carriers: To deliver your orders (DHL, FedEx, EMS, etc.)
  • Website Hosting: To host and maintain our website
  • Email Service Providers: To send order confirmations and updates

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the services they provide to us.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities .

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. International Data Transfers

As we ship products from Asia to customers worldwide, your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own .

  • If you are in the EEA or UK: We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for transfers of personal data outside these regions, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
  • If you are in other countries: By providing your information, you consent to such transfers.

Your information may be processed in:

  • Asia (where our business is based)
  • United States (where some service providers are located)
  • Other countries where our service providers operate

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction . These include:

  • Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission
  • Restricted access to personal information within our organization
  • Regular security assessments

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:

  • Order information: Retained for as long as necessary to fulfill orders and comply with legal obligations (typically 5-7 years for tax and accounting purposes)
  • Marketing preferences: Retained until you withdraw consent
  • Customer service communications: Retained as needed to resolve inquiries

When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it .

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.

8.1 For All Customers

You can always:

  • Update your information: Contact us to correct inaccurate data
  • Ask questions: Request information about how we process your data
  • Opt out of marketing: Unsubscribe from marketing emails using the link in any such email

8.2 For EEA/UK Customers (GDPR Rights)

If you are in the European Economic Area or UK, you have the right to :

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your information (subject to legal obligations)
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing
  • Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider
  • Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests

8.3 For California Customers (CCPA/CPRA Rights)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to :

  • Know what personal information we collect, use, and share
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell information)
  • Non-discrimination for exercising your rights

8.4 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at temple1st@outlook.com. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law (typically 30 days). We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site traffic.

  • Essential cookies: Required for site functionality (e.g., shopping cart)
  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
  • Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

For more information, see our full [Cookie Policy].

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it .

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date .

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:

📧 Email: temple1st@outlook.com
🕒 Response Time: Within 72 hours

For GDPR matters, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.