Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 18, 2025
Last Updated: February 18, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to SmartphoneEssentials.com (“Website”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how First Page Merchant (“Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). By using our Website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

2. Data We Collect

We collect and process the following categories of personal data:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, billing/shipping address.
  • Account Information: Login credentials (if applicable), purchase history, and preferences.
  • Payment Information: Credit/debit card details (processed securely via third-party payment providers).
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, and cookies.
  • Communication Data: Messages sent via contact forms, email, or customer support.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

  • Order Processing & Fulfillment: To manage purchases, payments, shipping, and customer support.
  • Website Improvement: To enhance user experience, monitor analytics, and personalize content.
  • Marketing & Promotions: To send promotional emails and advertisements (only with your consent).
  • Security & Fraud Prevention: To prevent fraudulent activities and ensure website security.
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and law enforcement requests.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Contractual Necessity: When processing is required to fulfill a purchase or service.
  • Legitimate Interests: For security, analytics, and business improvements.
  • Consent: For email marketing and promotional activities (you may withdraw consent at any time).
  • Legal Obligation: When required to comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

5. Data Sharing & Third-Party Services

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share your data with:

  • Service Providers: Payment processors, shipping carriers, IT service providers, and analytics tools.
  • Legal Authorities: If required by law or in response to legal requests.
  • Marketing & Advertising Partners: With consent, for personalized marketing campaigns.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Once no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize the data.

7. Security Measures

We implement strict security measures to protect your data, including:

  • Encryption & Secure Storage: Protecting sensitive data using encryption.
  • Access Control: Restricting data access to authorized personnel only.
  • Regular Audits: Conducting periodic security assessments to detect vulnerabilities.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a user, you have the following rights:

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements).
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Limit the way we use your data.
  • Right to Data Portability: Obtain and reuse your data for personal purposes.
  • Right to Object: Object to data processing for direct marketing purposes.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

9. Exercising Your Rights

To exercise your GDPR rights, please contact us at:

Business Name: First Page Merchant
Website: SmartphoneEssentials.com
Email: [email protected]
Business Address: 11311 26th Ave South, Seattle, WA 98168

We will respond to your request within 30 days as required under GDPR regulations.

10. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

By continuing to use our Website, you acknowledge and agree to this Privacy Policy. If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected].

Thank you for trusting SmartphoneEssentials.com!