Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 28, 2024

BV Circuits (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website https://bvcircuits.com (“Website”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website or use our Services. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully before accessing or using our Website or Services. By accessing the Website or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this Privacy Policy, please do not use our Website or Services.

Types of Data We Collect

We collect information about you in two ways: (1) data you provide directly to us, and (2) data we collect automatically when you use our Services. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the information we collect:

In order to use certain features, you need to create a user account. If you create user account, we will store data you provide in your account:

• Personal details (name, email address, contact information)
• Order history and details
• Account preferences and settings

We retain this information to personalize your experience and process your orders. We only share this data with third parties when necessary to fulfill orders or when legally required.

When purchasing products through this Website, we collect and store certain data about your purchase as necessary to process your order:

• Billing name and address
• Payment processing is handled securely by third-party providers (e.g., PayPal). BV Circuits does not collect or store your payment card details. All payment transactions are encrypted and processed through secure payment gateways

When you leave comments on the site we collect the comment content, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

If you contact us, we collect and store your contact information, messages, and any other data you provide.

We collect statistical information about how visitors interact with our Website. This data is aggregated and anonymized, meaning we cannot identify individual users from it. We collect:

• Which pages and products you view
• How long you spend on different pages
• Which features you use on our Website
• What you search for on our site
• How you navigate through the Website
• Which website referred you to us (your referral source)

Technical data about your computer or device, such as your IP address, device type, operating system type and version, unique device identifiers, browser, browser language.

An approximate geographic location, including information like the user’s country, city, and geographic coordinates, calculated based on your device IP address.

How We Collect Data

We use tools like cookies, analytics services, and similar tracking technologies to gather the data listed above. Some of these tools offer you the ability to opt out of data collection.

We use cookies (small files that websites send to your device to uniquely identify your browser or device or to store data in your browser) for things like analyzing your use of the Services, personalizing your experience, making it easier to log into the Services, and recognizing you when you return. Detailed information regarding our use of cookies can be found in our Cookie Policy.

We use third-party browser and mobile analytics services like Google Analytics. These services use Data Collection Tools to help us analyze your use of the Services, including information like the third-party website you arrive from, how often you visit, events within the Services, usage and performance data, and your purchasing behavior. We use this data to improve the Services, and better understand how the Services perform.

Purpose of Data Collection

We collect and use your data for the following specific purposes:

• Providing and maintaining our Services
• Processing and fulfilling your orders
• Managing your account
• Facilitating communication about your orders and account
• Responding to your questions and support requests

Sending administrative notifications about order status and confirmations, service changes and updates, updates to agreements or policies. Providing promotional content (with opt-out option), such as new product announcements, special offers, newsletters, product recommendations.

• Analyzing user behavior and trends
• Tracking usage patterns and traffic
• Monitoring purchase history
• Developing new features and products
• Improving existing services
• Soliciting and processing user feedback

• Troubleshooting technical issues
• Optimizing service performance
• Maintaining system security
• Preventing fraud and abuse
• Ensuring proper functionality of all features

• Promoting our Services on third-party platforms
• Analyzing marketing effectiveness
• Managing advertising campaigns

• Complying with legal obligations
• Responding to legal requests
• Protecting user safety and privacy
• Maintaining service integrity
• Enforcing our terms of service
• Protecting the rights and safety of users, employees, and the public

Who We Share Your Data With

We want to be transparent about how we share your information. Here are the main ways we share your data:

• Payment processors (like PayPal) to handle your payments
• Shipping companies (like UPS, FedEx) to deliver your corresponding to legal requests
• Customer service providers to help support you
• Email and hosting services
• Analytics providers (Google Analytics)
• Survey providers when you choose to give feedback
• Marketing and advertising services

• Social media companies when you use features like the Facebook share or like button

• Survey providers when you choose to give feedback

• Law enforcement agencies (when legally required)
• Government bodies (when legally required)
• Auditors and legal advisors

Security

At BV Circuits, we take the protection of your data seriously. Here’s how we protect your information and how you can help:

• We implement industry-standard security technologies and procedures
• We use different levels of protection based on the sensitivity of the data
• We regularly review and update our security practices
• We limit access to personal data to authorized personnel only

• Create and maintain a strong password
• Never share your password with others
• Log out when using shared computers
• Change your password immediately if you suspect unauthorized access

Important Security Notice: While we take extensive measures to protect your data, no online system is 100% secure. If you notice any suspicious activity or have security concerns, contact us at support@bvcircuits.com and change your password immediately.

User Rights

You have several rights regarding your personal data:

Account Control

• Update or correct your account information
• Delete your account

Communication Preferences

• Unsubscribe from marketing emails
• Choose which types of notifications to receive
• Opt out of newsletters

Cookie and Tracking Choices

• Manage cookie preferences through your browser and/or our Cookie Policy page

Additional Rights

• Request a copy of your personal data
• Ask us to delete your personal data
• Limit how we use your information
• Withdraw your consent for data processing

Parents’ Rights If you believe we’ve collected data from a child under the applicable age of consent:

• Contact us immediately at support@bvcircuits.com
• We will take reasonable steps to delete the data

How to Exercise Your Rights To make any privacy-related requests or changes:

1. Use the settings in your account
2. Use the settings in our Cookie Policy page
3. Email us at support@bvcircuits.com

We will respond to all legitimate requests within the timeframe required by applicable law.

To terminate your account send us email to support@bvcircuits.com. Please note: even after your account is terminated, some or all of your data may still be visible to others, including without limitation any data that has been (a) copied, stored, or disseminated by other users; (b) shared or disseminated by you or others; or (c) posted to a third-party platform. Even after your account is terminated, we retain your data for as long as we have a legitimate purpose to do so (and in accordance with applicable law), including to assist with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. We may retain and disclose such data pursuant to this Privacy Policy after your account has been terminated.

To request to access, correct, or delete your personal data, send us email to support@bvcircuits.com. Please allow up to 30 days for a response. For your protection, we may require that the request be sent through the email address associated with your account, and we may need to verify your identity before implementing your request. Please note that we retain certain data where we have a lawful basis to do so, including for mandatory record-keeping and to complete transactions.

Updates & Contact Info

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated to you via email notification, Website announcement or other methods required by law. Modifications will become effective on the day they are posted. Continuing to use our Services after changes means you accept the updated policy.

Have questions about this Privacy Policy? We’re here to help:

Email: support@bvcircuits.com

BV Circuits