Effective Date: March 20, 2025
Last Updated: March 20, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to KarlBen (“we,” “our,” “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your personal information when you visit our website, karlben.com, or engage with our services.
By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
2. Data We Collect
We collect various types of personal data, including:
- Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, shipping and billing address.
- Payment Information: Payment details (processed securely via third-party payment processors; we do not store full credit/debit card details).
- Account Information: If you create an account, we store login credentials and order history.
- Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and interactions with our website.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: To enhance user experience and for analytics purposes.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To process and fulfill your orders.
- To provide customer support and respond to inquiries.
- To improve our website, products, and services.
- To personalize your shopping experience.
- To send promotional offers, newsletters, and marketing communications (with your consent).
- To detect and prevent fraud, security breaches, or illegal activities.
- To comply with legal obligations.
4. Data Storage & Security
We implement security measures to protect your personal data, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls. While we take precautions, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.
5. Data Sharing & Third Parties
We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share your data with:
- Service Providers: Payment processors, shipping carriers, IT support, and analytics providers.
- Legal Authorities: If required by law, in response to legal requests, or to protect our rights.
- Business Transfers: In case of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred.
6. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a user, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
- Right to Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations).
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitations on how we process your data.
- Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service.
- Right to Object: Object to the processing of your data for marketing or other purposes.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: If processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.
To exercise your rights, contact us at sales@karlben.com.
7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and gather analytics. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
8. International Data Transfers
If you are located outside the United States, your data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S., where data protection laws may differ. By using our website, you consent to this transfer.
9. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this policy regularly.
10. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
KarlBen
PO Box 172, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
Email: sales@karlben.com