Privacy Statement for expandmacmini.com

Effective Date: 1 Jan 2025

expandmacmini.com (“we,” “our,” “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you visit our website or purchase our products. This statement complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UK Data Protection Act.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal data to process orders, provide customer service, and improve your shopping experience:

a. Information You Provide Directly

  • Order Information: When you purchase a product, we collect your:
    • Full Name
    • Shipping Address
    • Billing Address (if different)
    • Email Address
    • Phone Number (optional)
  • Account Information: If you choose to create an account, we collect:
    • Your Email Address
    • Password (encrypted and securely stored)

b. Payment Information

  • Payments are processed through Stripe. We do not collect, store, or process your credit card or other payment information. Stripe handles these details in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

c. Automatically Collected Information

  • Cookies: We use cookies to:
    • Store your preferences (e.g., items in your cart)
    • Track website analytics (e.g., traffic sources, visitor behavior)
    • Improve website functionality
  • Device and Usage Data: When you visit our site, we automatically collect:
    • IP Address
    • Browser Type and Version
    • Operating System
    • Referral URL
    • Time and Date of Access

d. Correspondence

  • If you contact us via email or our website, we may collect:
    • Your Email Address
    • The Content of Your Message
    • Any Additional Information You Provide

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your data for the following purposes:

  • To process and ship your orders.
  • To communicate about your orders (e.g., order confirmation, shipping updates).
  • To provide customer support and handle inquiries.
  • To improve and optimize our website and services.
  • To offer account setup for future convenience.
  • To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

3. Legal Bases for Processing

We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Contractual Necessity: To fulfill your order and deliver the goods.
  • Legitimate Interests: To improve our website, prevent fraud, and provide customer service.
  • Consent: For optional activities like creating an account or accepting non-essential cookies.

4. How We Share Your Data

We share your data with third parties only as necessary:

  • Payment Processor: Stripe handles all payment transactions securely.
  • Shipping Providers: To deliver your orders.
  • Analytics Providers: To track website usage and improve user experience.
  • Legal and Compliance: To comply with legal obligations or enforce our terms.

5. Your Rights

Under GDPR and the UK Data Protection Act, you have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: Correct inaccuracies in your data.
  • Erasure: Request the deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations).
  • Data Portability: Obtain your data in a portable format.
  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for optional data uses (e.g., cookies).
  • Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority.

6. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. By using our site, you agree to our use of cookies. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings. For more information, see our Cookie Policy.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy.
  • Comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax records).

Account-related data will be stored until you delete your account or request its deletion.

8. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure your data. While we strive to protect your personal data, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

9. International Data Transfers

Our website is hosted in California, USA. If you access our website from outside this region, your data may be transferred to, processed, and stored in our hosting location, where data protection laws may differ from your jurisdiction.

10. Contact Us

For questions or requests regarding your data, please contact us at:

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The “Effective Date” at the top indicates when this policy was last updated. Continued use of our website signifies your acceptance of any changes.