Privacy Policy for APIC Beer

Effective Date: October 2024

At APIC Beer (“we”, “us”, “our”), your privacy is our priority. We are committed to protecting your personal information and ensuring it is handled responsibly. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data when you interact with our website at www.apic.beer (“our website”), make purchases, or engage with our services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information to process orders and enhance your experience with us. This includes:

• Personal Details: Name, email address, shipping address, phone number.

• Transaction Information: Payment details (processed securely via third-party payment processors).

• Cookies & Tracking Technologies: Used for analytics, personalized advertising, and improving your browsing experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• Order Processing: To manage and deliver your orders, including shipping.

• Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries and address any issues.

• Marketing Communications: If you opt in, we may send newsletters and promotional offers. Abandoned cart reminders are sent through Shopify functionality.

• Personalized Advertising & Analytics: We use cookies and other technologies to show personalized ads and collect insights on how our website is used.

3. Data Sharing

We only share your personal information with third parties necessary to provide our services, such as:

• Shipping Partners: Including Mondial Relay, DHL, and UPS for delivering orders.

• Payment Processors: Companies that securely process your payments.

• Marketing Tools: Such as Shopify’s abandoned cart reminder feature.

We do not sell or share your personal data with other third parties.

4. GDPR Compliance

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have specific rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These include the rights to access, correct, or delete your personal data. To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@apic.beer.

5. Data Protection

We take your data security seriously and utilize Shopify’s security measures, including encryption and secure payment gateways. While we strive to protect your information, no online transmission is completely secure. By using our website, you acknowledge this risk.

6. Your Rights & Data Retention

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

• Correction: Ask us to update or correct any inaccuracies in your data.

• Deletion: Request the deletion of your data where applicable.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@apic.beer. We retain your data only for as long as necessary to comply with legal and accounting requirements and follow Shopify’s data retention policies.

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies for the following purposes:

• Analytics: To understand how visitors use our site and to improve it.

• Advertising: To display relevant ads based on your browsing history.

You can control cookie usage through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal data, please contact us at info@apic.beer to request deletion.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please reach out to us:

• Email: info@apic.beer