Privacy Policy
At Scientific Americas Inc., we value and respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect the information obtained from our users on our e-commerce platform (the "Site"). By accessing and using our Site, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information: We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to your name, email address, phone number, shipping and billing addresses, payment information, and any other information you provide during the registration or checkout process. We collect this information to process your orders, communicate with you, and provide you with a personalized shopping experience.
1.2 Automatically Collected Information: When you visit our Site, certain information is automatically collected, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, and browsing behavior. This information is collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies and helps us enhance your browsing experience, analyze trends, and improve our services.
Use of Information
2.1 Personal Information: We may use your personal information to:
Process and fulfill your orders.
Communicate with you regarding your orders, inquiries, and updates.
Provide customer support and address your concerns.
Customize and personalize your shopping experience.
Send you promotional offers, newsletters, and marketing communications with your consent (which you can opt out of at any time).
Conduct surveys, research, and analysis to improve our products and services.
2.2 Automatically Collected Information: We may use automatically collected information to:
Improve the functionality and performance of our Site.
Personalize and enhance your browsing experience.
Analyze trends, monitor Site usage, and gather demographic information.
Prevent fraudulent activities and enhance security measures.
Information Sharing and Disclosure
3.1 Service Providers: We may share your personal information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business and delivering services to you. These service providers are obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information and are restricted from using it for any other purpose.
3.2 Legal Compliance and Protection: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or if we believe such disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.
3.3 Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our business or assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity as part of the transaction. We will notify you and provide choices regarding your information in such circumstances.
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your information. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties before providing any personal information.
Children's Privacy
Our Site is not intended for use by individuals under the age of [13/16/18]. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent. If you believe we have collected information from a child without parental consent, please contact us, and we will promptly delete the information.
Your Choices
You have the right to access, update, correct, or delete your personal information. You can also opt out of receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in the email.