At Simplified Computers, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you interact with our services, whether through our website, in-store visits, or other communication channels.

1. Information We Collect

When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including information about your web browser, IP address, time zone, and some of the cookies that are installed on your device. Additionally, as you browse the Site, we collect information about the individual web pages or products that you view, what websites or search terms referred you to the Site, and information about how you interact with the Site. We refer to this automatically-collected information as “Device Information.”

We collect Device Information using the following technologies:

• “Cookies” are data files that are placed on your device or computer and often include an anonymous unique identifier. For more information about cookies, and how to disable cookies, visit http://www.allaboutcookies.org.
• “Log files” track actions occurring on the Site, and collect data including your IP address, browser type, Internet service provider, referring/exit pages, and date/time stamps.
• “Web beacons,” “tags,” and “pixels” are electronic files used to record information about how you browse the Site.

Additionally when you make a purchase or attempt to make a purchase through the Site, we collect certain information from you, including your name, billing address, shipping address, payment information (including credit card numbers, email address, and phone number. We refer to this information as “Order Information.”

When we talk about “Personal Information” in this Privacy Policy, we are talking both about Device Information and Order Information.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To fulfill your orders and provide the services you request
• To process payments and invoices
• To communicate with you about your orders, services, and inquiries
• To provide personalized recommendations and support
• To improve our products, services, and customer experience
• To comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud

3. Information Sharing

We share your Personal Information with third parties to help us use your Personal Information, as described above. For example, we use Odoo to power our website -- you can read more about how Odoo uses your Personal Information here: https://www.odoo.com/privacy. We also use Google Analytics to help us understand how our customers use the Site--you can read more about how Google uses your Personal Information here: https://policies.google.com/privacy. You can also opt-out of Google Analytics here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Finally, we may also share your Personal Information to comply with applicable laws and regulations, to respond to a subpoena, search warrant or other lawful request for information we receive, or to otherwise protect our rights.

As described above, we use your Personal Information to provide you with targeted advertisements or marketing communications we believe may be of interest to you. For more information about how targeted advertising works, you can visit the Network Advertising Initiative’s (“NAI”) educational page at http://www.networkadvertising.org/understanding-online-advertising/how-does-it-work.

You can opt out of targeted advertising by:

• FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/settings/?tab=ads
• GOOGLE - https://www.google.com/settings/ads/anonymous
• BING - https://advertise.bingads.microsoft.com/en-us/resources/policies/personalized-ads

Additionally, you can opt out of some of these services by visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance’s opt-out portal at: http://optout.aboutads.info/.

4. Your Choices

You have the right to request and update your personal information. You can also choose not to provide certain information, although this may limit your ability to use some of our services. You can manage your communication preferences by contacting us or using the email opt-out mechanisms provided in our communications.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us, and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please Contact Us.

By using our services, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

Last Updated: 06/11/2024