Protecting Your Privacy

At BlueMarkt, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your personal data when you use our websites.

Information We Collect

We collect information from you in several ways, including:
  • Information you provide directly: This includes your name, contact details, gender, product reviews, and any information you add to your account profile.
  • Transaction and billing information: If you make a purchase, we collect your credit/debit card details and delivery information.
  • Records of interactions: We keep records of your interactions with us, such as customer service contacts and social media interactions.
  • Information collected automatically: We use cookies and other technologies to collect information about your device and browsing activity, such as pages viewed and links clicked.
  • Location data: With your consent, we may access your location for specific purposes.
  • In-store purchases: If you shop at a BlueMarkt store, we may combine your in-store information with your online information.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information for various purposes, depending on your interactions and permissions:
  • Fulfilling orders and managing accounts
  • Responding to customer service inquiries
  • Personalizing your experience and showing relevant content
  • Improving and maintaining the Services
  • Market research and customer feedback
  • Sending marketing messages (with your consent)
  • Security purposes, fraud prevention, and legal compliance

Legal Basis for Processing Your Data

We rely on the following legal grounds to process your data:
  • Fulfilling contracts: We need your data to process payments and fulfill your orders.
  • Consent: We use your data for marketing and other purposes with your permission.
  • Legitimate interests: As an e-commerce provider, we have a legitimate interest in understanding our customers to improve our services and offerings.

Who May Have Access to Your Information

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us with various tasks, such as payment processing, data hosting, and marketing. We also share information with professional advisors and legal authorities as necessary. These third parties are contractually obligated to protect your data according to our security standards.

Advertising and Analytics

We may allow third-party services to provide analytics and serve targeted advertising on our behalf. These services may collect information about your browsing activity across the internet to deliver personalized ads. You may have choices about how these services use your data by visiting their privacy policies.

Your Rights and Choices

You have several options regarding your personal data:
  • Manage or deactivate your account
  • Unsubscribe from marketing emails
  • Restrict cookies (though this may affect website functionality)
We describe how to exercise these rights within the policy.

Information Security

We use technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure. Please contact us if you have any security concerns.

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal data under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The policy details these rights and how to exercise them.

Links to Other Websites

Our websites may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before using them.

Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as it is necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.

Changes to Our Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any material changes. Please review the policy regularly to stay informed.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact our Data Protection Officer at contact@bluemarkt.us.