Privacy Notice

Effective Date: Updated on November 1, 2024

Welcome to Papsoo. Papsoo, LLC and its affiliates (“Papsoo”) provide website features, products, and services (“Papsoo Services”) when you visit or shop at Papsoo, use our applications, or interact with our website. This Privacy Notice outlines how we collect, use, store, and share personal information in relation to Papsoo Services.

1. What Personal Information Does Papsoo Collect?

Papsoo collects information necessary to operate, improve, and personalize our services. Below are the types of information collected:

  • Information You Provide:
    Examples include:
    • Account and Profile Information: Such as your name, email, contact details, and shipping/billing addresses.
    • Payment Information: Details like credit card numbers and billing addresses for transaction processing.
    • Preferences and Feedback: Information you provide, such as preferences, feedback, product reviews, or content shared on forums.
    • Identity Verification: For sellers, developers, and certain transactions, we may collect additional verification data (e.g., government ID, Social Security numbers).
  • Automatic Information:
    This includes data we collect automatically when you interact with Papsoo Services:
    • Device and Browser Data: Including IP addresses, browser types, and settings.
    • Usage Data: Information about your activity on our website, such as pages viewed, links clicked, time spent on pages, and purchase history.
    • Cookies and Identifiers: Cookies, pixels, and other identifiers help us recognize you and personalize your experience across devices.
  • Information from Other Sources:
    We may receive information from:
    • Third-Party Services: For example, updated addresses from delivery services.
    • Partners and Affiliates: When you engage with co-branded products or services.
    • Public Databases: Information to enhance fraud prevention or compliance.

2. For What Purposes Does Papsoo Use Your Personal Information?

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Order Processing and Fulfillment: To process payments, facilitate order delivery, and provide customer support related to transactions.
  • Enhancing User Experience: We use your information to personalize features, provide recommendations, and tailor content.
  • Communication: To communicate via email, phone, or chat regarding orders, account updates, promotional offers, or customer service inquiries.
  • Advertising and Marketing: To deliver interest-based ads for Papsoo products, services, or related offers. We may use cookies or other identifiers, but do not use personally identifiable information without your explicit consent.
  • Data Analytics: We use analytics to understand user behavior, identify usage trends, and improve service functionality and offerings.
  • Compliance and Legal Obligations: To meet legal requirements, such as reporting obligations or verifying the identity of sellers.
  • Fraud Prevention and Security: To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or unauthorized access and to assess credit risks.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

To improve Papsoo Services and personalize your experience, we use cookies, pixels, and other tracking technologies.

  • Types of Cookies Used:
    • Essential Cookies: Necessary for website operation, enabling features such as account logins and transaction processing.
    • Performance Cookies: Help us analyze site usage to improve functionality.
    • Targeting Cookies: Allow us to deliver personalized advertising based on your interests and browsing history.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences: You can adjust your cookie settings through our Cookie Management Tool, which allows you to disable certain cookies without affecting essential functionalities.

4. Does Papsoo Share Your Personal Information?

Papsoo values your privacy and shares personal information only as described below:

  • Third-Party Service Providers: We work with third parties who perform functions on our behalf, including order fulfillment, payment processing, marketing, and data analysis. These parties have access only to the data needed to perform their specific tasks and may not use it for other purposes.
  • Business Transfers: In cases of mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales, personal information may be part of the transferred assets, but it remains subject to the protections outlined in this policy.
  • Legal Compliance and Protection of Papsoo and Others: We may disclose information when necessary to comply with the law, enforce our terms, or protect the rights and safety of Papsoo and our users.
  • With Your Consent: We may share data with third parties beyond what is covered in this policy when we obtain your consent to do so.

Papsoo does not sell personal information to third parties and will notify you if new types of data sharing are introduced.

5. Security of Your Information

Papsoo prioritizes the security of your personal information and uses industry-standard practices to protect it.

  • Encryption and Secure Access: We use encryption protocols and secure access methods to protect your information during transmission and storage.
  • PCI Compliance: Papsoo follows the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) to safeguard payment card data.
  • Data Breach Notifications: In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will notify affected users promptly in compliance with applicable regulations.

User Responsibility: Please safeguard your account details and sign off when using shared devices to prevent unauthorized access.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Papsoo provides you with control over your personal data and respects your rights under applicable privacy laws.

  • Access and Update: You can review and update your account information through the Papsoo website or contact Customer Service for assistance.
  • Data Portability: Request a copy of your personal data in a machine-readable format for transfer or personal record-keeping.
  • Deletion Requests: You may request the deletion of your personal data by contacting Customer Service, subject to legal or regulatory retention requirements.
  • Opt-Out Options: Modify marketing preferences in your account settings or opt out of interest-based advertising via cookie preferences.
  • Cookie Preferences: Manage cookie preferences through our Cookie Management Tool or browser settings.

7. International Data Transfers

For users outside the United States, Papsoo adheres to international data protection standards for cross-border data transfers.

  • GDPR Compliance: For EU and EEA users, Papsoo follows GDPR guidelines and may use Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for data transfers.
  • Additional Safeguards: We use data transfer agreements and require that third parties meet our high data protection standards.

8. Children’s Privacy

Papsoo Services are intended for general audiences. Papsoo does not knowingly collect or sell data of children under 18 without verified parental consent. Minors under 18 may use Papsoo Services only with parental supervision.

9. Changes to Our Privacy Policy

Papsoo reserves the right to update this Privacy Notice to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or business practices. Major updates will be communicated via email or website notice.

Contact Us
For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact Papsoo Customer Service.