Privacy Policy
APĀPA prioritizes the highest standards for secure transactions and the protection of your Personal Information and privacy. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and maintaining transparency in how we handle your information. Please read the following statement to understand our practices regarding information gathering, usage, and disclosure. Note: Our privacy policy may change periodically without notice, so we recommend reviewing it regularly.
This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information collected on the APĀPA website, how we utilize this information, and with whom we may share it.
Privacy Policy Incorporation
By using our website, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our site. This Privacy Policy is part of and governed by our:
Terms and Conditions
Collection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Other Information
APĀPA limits its collection of information to ensure accurate service. We primarily collect basic information necessary for purchases or refunds. This may include your name, address, phone number, date of birth, email address, descriptions of items purchased, language preference, your computer’s IP address and operating system, and browser details.
We do not sell, distribute, or lease your personal information to third parties.
We may automatically track certain information about your activities on our site to better understand user demographics, interests, and behaviors for internal research purposes. This aggregated data may include the URL you visited before our site, your browser information, and IP address.
Credit Card, Debit Card, and Banking Information
APĀPA does not collect or store credit card, debit card, or banking information. This data is directly transmitted through secure payment gateways to payment networks or banks.
Registration
To access certain features, you may need to register and create a member account, which is free of charge. Registration may require information such as your name, email address, and a password.
Your password is part of our security measures. Protect it and do not share it with third parties. If compromised, change it immediately.
Technologies for Customizing Your Experience on APĀPA
We utilize various technologies to enhance your website experience, such as URLs, IP addresses, browser type, language, and date/time stamps. This helps us tailor content and services to your preferences and improve site navigation.
Web Beacons and Tracking Links
Web beacons (clear gifs/pixel tags) and tracking links are small code snippets embedded in our site pages, often in conjunction with cookies. They are used for tracking customer responses to advertisements, enhancing usability, and providing targeted content. You can prevent web beacons from tracking you by rejecting cookies (see Cookie section).
Cookies
We use cookies on certain site pages to analyze webpage flow, measure promotional effectiveness, and enhance trust and safety. Cookies are small files stored on your hard drive that assist in providing our services. Some features require cookies for functionality. Most are session cookies, deleted after your session ends. You can decline cookies if your browser permits, though some site features may be restricted.
Use of Personal Information, Demographic, and Profile Data
We use personal information to deliver requested services and may offer opt-out choices for marketing communications. Your information helps resolve disputes, troubleshoot issues, ensure service safety, collect payments, gauge consumer interest, provide product updates, customize experiences, detect fraud, enforce terms, and more.
Demographic and profile data is analyzed to improve products and services, administer the website, and provide broad demographic insights using IP addresses.
Mutual Benefits from Personal Information
Marketing Emails: With your email address, we may send newsletters, surveys, or promotional messages. Opt-out via the ‘Unsubscribe’ link or update your communication preferences in the ‘Profile’ section.
Text Messages: If you provide your mobile number, you may receive SMS alerts containing product updates or promotions. Standard rates may apply.
Telephone Calls: Providing your phone number may result in calls regarding product updates or promotions.
Service Communications: Expect service announcements via email or letters related to site use, customer service inquiries, or troubleshooting.
Customized Service: Personal information helps tailor site experiences, such as recommending products based on preferences.
Special Events, Surveys, and Questionnaires: Participate in events with specific rules governing personal data use. Review rules before engaging.
Employment: Resumes submitted for employment consideration are treated confidentially for recruitment purposes.
This Privacy Policy is effective upon use of the APĀPA website. Continued use signifies your acceptance of our practices regarding personal information.