Privacy policy

Afrikart Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 21, 2024

Welcome to Afrikart! We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our online store on Shopify or our physical location at

295 Livingston St, Brooklyn, NY 11217.


Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services, including:

Personal Information  
When you make a purchase or create an account, we may collect the following information:
Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
Payment Information: Credit card details, billing address, and payment history.
Order Information: Purchase history, preferences, and product interests.

Automatically Collected Information
We collect certain information automatically when you interact with our website:
Device Information: IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system.
Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on the site, and referring URLs.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies 
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies help us understand how you use our site, improve our services, and deliver personalized content.


 How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes, including:

Processing Transactions: To process your orders and payments, and deliver products.
Customer Service: To respond to your inquiries, requests, and support needs.
Marketing: To send you promotional materials and updates (with your consent).
Improvement: To analyze site usage, improve our services, and enhance user experience.
Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect against fraud.


Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your information with:
Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist with payment processing, shipping, and marketing.
Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights and property.

Shopify
Our online store is hosted on Shopify Inc. Shopify provides us with the e-commerce platform that allows us to sell our products. Your data is stored through Shopify's data storage, databases, and the general Shopify application. They store your data on a secure server behind a firewall.

For more information, please refer to [Shopify's Privacy Policy](https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy).


Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information. This includes encryption, secure servers, and other safeguards. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.


Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
Correction: Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete information.
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
Opt-Out: Opt-out of marketing communications at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at Hello@afrikartonline.com


Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with the effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.


Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: Hello@afrikartonline.com
Phone: 718-935-0458
Address: 295 Livingston St, Brooklyn, NY 11217

Thank you for trusting Afrikart with your personal information.

Sincerely,

The Afrikart Team