PRIVACY POLICY

Privacy Policy for Sharif.co

At Sharif.co, we value the privacy and security of our website visitors and customers. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and handle your Personally Identifiable Information (PII) when you visit our website or engage with our services. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your PII and how we safeguard it.

1. Information Collection:

When you visit our website, we may collect certain PII from you, such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and payment information. We may also collect non-personal information, including your IP address, browser type, and operating system.

2. Use of Information:

We may use the collected information for the following purposes:

- To personalize and enhance your experience on our website.

- To process your orders, payments, and provide customer support.

- To communicate with you regarding your inquiries, orders, and promotions.

- To send you newsletters, updates, and marketing materials (with your consent).

- To improve our website, services, and product offerings.

- To protect against fraudulent activities and ensure the security of our website

3. Information Sharing:

We do not sell, trade, or transfer your PII to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:

- With trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website and delivering our services, subject to strict confidentiality agreements.

- When required by law, regulatory authorities, or legal processes.

- To protect the rights, property, or safety of Sharif.co, our customers, or others.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies:

We may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and gather demographic information. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

5. Data Security:

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your PII against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. All transactions are processed through a gateway provider and are not stored or processed on our servers. However, please note that no method of data transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Third-Party Links:

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third parties before providing any personal information.

7. Children's Privacy:

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or maintain PII from individuals under 13 years of age. If we become aware that we have collected PII from a child under 13, we will take immediate steps to delete the information from our records.

8. Updates to the Privacy Policy:

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised date.

9. Your California Privacy Rights:

Under California law, you have the right to request information regarding the disclosure of your PII to third parties for their direct marketing purposes. To make such a request, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

10. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals:

We currently do not respond to "Do Not Track" signals sent by your browser.

11. We do not allow third-party behavioral tracking.

CALIFORNIA ONLINE PRIVACY PROTECTION

1. Anonymous Website Visits: We respect your privacy and allow users to visit our site anonymously. You can explore our website without disclosing any personal information.

2. Privacy Policy Availability: To ensure transparency and compliance, we have created a comprehensive privacy policy. You can find a direct link to our privacy policy on our home page or on the first significant page that you encounter when entering our website. Our privacy policy link is labeled clearly with the word 'Privacy' to make it easily identifiable.

Our privacy policy outlines the information we collect, how we use and protect it, and the parties with whom we may share your information. We encourage you to read our privacy policy to gain a clear understanding of our practices.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding our privacy policy or the handling of your Personally Identifiable Information (PII), please refer to the "Contact Us" section provided in the privacy policy.

By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge and agree to the terms set forth in our privacy policy and our commitment to protecting your privacy and online security in compliance with CalOPPA and applicable privacy laws.

FAIR INFORMATION PRACTICES

At Sharif.co, we prioritize the implementation of Fair Information Practices, which are fundamental to privacy law in the United States and have influenced data protection regulations worldwide. Understanding and adhering to these practices is vital in safeguarding personal information.

In the event of a data breach, we are committed to taking the following responsive actions:

1. Prompt Notification:

Should a data breach occur, we will notify you via email within 7 business days. We believe in transparent communication to ensure you are promptly informed about any potential risks to your personal information. We have implemented the following:

We also uphold the Individual Redress Principle, which grants individuals the right to legally pursue enforceable rights against data collectors and processors who fail to comply with the law. This principle ensures that you have recourse to seek remedies and hold accountable those responsible for non-compliance.

CAN-SPAM ACT

In compliance with the CAN-SPAM Act, we adhere to the following guidelines regarding commercial email communication:

1. Honest and Transparent Communication:

We will not use false or misleading subjects or email addresses. Our intention is to provide clear and accurate information in our communications.

2. Identification of Commercial Messages:

We will identify our messages as advertisements in a reasonable manner, ensuring that recipients are aware of the promotional nature of the content.

3. Inclusion of Business Address:

Our business or site headquarters' physical address will be included in our email communications, allowing recipients to easily identify our location.

4. Compliance Monitoring:

If we utilize third-party email marketing services, we will monitor their compliance with CAN-SPAM requirements to ensure the proper handling of email communications.

5. Honoring Opt-out/Unsubscribe Requests:

We are committed to promptly honoring opt-out or unsubscribe requests. If you no longer wish to receive our emails, you can unsubscribe by using the link provided at the bottom of each email.

If you wish to unsubscribe from our future email communications at any time, please follow the instructions provided at the bottom of each email. Once unsubscribed, you will be promptly removed from ALL future correspondence.

We value your privacy and strive to maintain compliance with relevant regulations to provide you with a secure and satisfactory experience.

GOOGLE ADVERTISING DISCLOSURE

At Sharif.co, we utilize Google AdSense Advertising on our website to provide users with a seamless browsing experience. As part of our commitment to transparency, we want to inform you about Google's advertising requirements and how they impact your interaction with our site.

Google's Advertising Principles are designed to create a positive user experience. For a comprehensive understanding of these principles, we recommend reviewing Google's Advertising Policy at https://support.google.com/adwordspolicy/answer/1316548?hl=en.

As a third-party vendor, Google uses cookies to serve ads on our site. These cookies, such as the DART cookie, enable Google to display ads based on users' previous visits to our site and other websites on the Internet. If you prefer not to receive targeted ads based on this information, you can opt-out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google Ad and Content Network privacy policy.

To enhance our advertising practices, we have implemented the following features provided by Google:

1. Google Display Network Impression Reporting: This feature allows us to analyze the performance of our ads displayed on the Google Display Network.

2. Demographics and Interests Reporting: By enabling this feature, we can gather anonymous information about the demographics and interests of our website visitors, helping us tailor our content and advertisements to better suit their preferences.

We may also utilize first-party cookies (e.g., Google Analytics cookies) and third-party cookies (e.g., DoubleClick cookie) or other third-party identifiers in collaboration with Google to compile data regarding user interactions. This data may be shared with interested parties for marketing or analytical purposes.

Opting out:

You have the option to customize how Google advertises to you. You can manage your preferences through the Google Ad Settings page. Additionally, you can opt out of targeted advertising by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative Opt Out page or by using the Google Analytics Opt Out Browser add-on.

Please note that opting out of targeted advertising does not mean you will no longer see ads. Instead, the ads you encounter may be less relevant to your interests.

We value your privacy and strive to provide you with control over your online advertising experience. For more information about our data practices, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

Last updated: [6-20-23]