Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 2025

1. Introduction

smallsappliances.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website, make purchases, or interact with our services. By accessing our Site, you consent to the practices described herein.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

  • Identifiers: Name, email, shipping/billing addresses, phone number, IP address, device data.
  • Commercial Information: Purchase history, viewed products, transaction details.
  • Internet Activity: Browsing behavior, interactions with our Site (via cookies).
  • Geolocation Data: Approximate physical location (derived from IP or device settings).
  • Sensitive Data: Government IDs (e.g., for warranty claims) or health information (e.g., product incident reports) — collected only when necessary.

3. How We Collect Data

  • Directly from You: During purchases, account registration, or customer service interactions.
  • Automatically: Via cookies, web beacons, and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).
  • Third Parties: Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal), shipping carriers, and marketing partners.

4. Purposes of Data Use

Your information helps us:

  • Process orders and provide warranty support.
  • Improve Site functionality and product offerings.
  • Send marketing communications (with consent).
  • Prevent fraud and comply with legal obligations.

5. Data Sharing

We may share data with:

  • Service Providers: For payment processing, shipping, and analytics.
  • Legal Authorities: When required by law (e.g., fraud investigations).
  • Business Transfers: In mergers or acquisitions (anonymized where possible).

We do not sell your personal data.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may:

  • Access, correct, or delete your data.
  • Opt out of marketing or cookie tracking.
  • Request data portability (EU/UK users).

7. Security Measures

We implement:

  • SSL encryption for transactions.
  • Restricted access to sensitive data.
  • Regular security audits.

8. Cookies

We use:

  • Essential Cookies: For cart functionality and login sessions.
  • Analytics Cookies: To analyze Site traffic (opt-out via browser settings).

9. Policy Updates

Changes will be posted here. Continued use constitutes acceptance.