Privacy Policy

This Personal Data Collection Statement ("PICS") aims to inform you, in line with the Personal Data Protection (Privacy) Regulations, about:

  • The purpose for which we collect and use your personal data when you use this website ("Website") or purchase products through it ("Products");
  • The parties to whom your personal data may be disclosed;
  • The contact details for submitting requests to access or correct your personal data.

We may update this PICS by revising this page. Please review this page periodically to stay informed of any changes.

1. User Data

1.1 ("we", "us", "our") refers to the data user.

2. Data Subjects

This PICS applies to personal data of ("you" or "your"):

  • Visitors: Individuals who visit our website;
  • Users: Individuals who purchase, request, or receive products;
  • Contacts: Individuals who contact us via our website, email, or other methods.

3. What We Collect

3.1 We may collect, store, process, transfer, and use the following types of personal data:

  • From Visitors:
    • IP address or other unique device identifiers;*
  • From Users:
    • Username;
    • Account password;
    • Full name;*
    • Email address;*
    • Billing address;*
    • Delivery address;*
    • Payment information;*
    • Telephone number;
  • From Contacts:
    • Full name;*
    • Email address;*
    • Any other personal data you provide to us.

(* denotes mandatory personal data)

3.2 If you do not provide us with the required mandatory personal data, we may be unable to provide access to our website, deliver products to you, or respond to your inquiries.

4. Purpose and Use

4.1 We may collect, store, process, transfer, and use your personal data for the following purposes:

(a) To provide our products, including:

  • Managing and fulfilling your orders;
  • Creating and updating your account if you choose to register on our website;
  • Processing and facilitating the billing and payment of your orders;

(b) To monitor and analyze the use of our website and compile aggregate statistics about such use;

(c) To personalize your experience on our website, including identifying your preferences and behavior to better meet your individual needs;

(d) To improve our website and products based on information and feedback we receive from you and by analyzing website use and product purchases;

(e) For research and development, including using your personal data to test, research, analyze, and support product development (including machine learning);

(f) For customer service and to assist us in responding more effectively to your inquiries, feedback, and support requests;

(g) For non-marketing communications related to your orders, such as order confirmations and dispatch notifications;

(h) For technical purposes and project management requirements;

(i) To maintain the security and integrity of personal data collected through our website;

(j) For the prevention of fraud;

(k) For legal proceedings or as required by regulatory authorities, government agencies, or official requests;

(l) For direct marketing, but only when we obtain your consent (see paragraph 11 below);

(m) For other purposes directly related to the above.

4.2 Your personal data may not be used for any other purpose unless:

(a) You have given explicit consent for its use for the relevant other purposes;

(b) The purpose is directly related to the purpose for which the personal data was collected;

(c) We are allowed to use the personal data for other purposes under an exemption or in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

5. Transferees

5.1 We may disclose your personal data to the following persons or entities:

(a) Our employees and officers;

(b) Our subsidiaries and their employees and officers;

(c) Shopify Inc. and its subsidiaries and parent companies, our IT service provider responsible for managing and maintaining the website and processing orders;

(d) PayPal Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries, along with other payment processors ("Payment Processors") that we engage to handle payment transactions related to our products or business;

(e) Suppliers of our products ("Suppliers") to facilitate product dispatch;

(f) Other service providers and data processors, such as:

  • Administrative service providers;
  • IT service and software suppliers;
  • Data analytics providers;
  • Service providers for data input and processing;
  • Cloud service providers;
  • Credit reference agencies;

(g) Our insurers and bankers;

(h) Our professional legal, financial, and accounting advisors;

(i) Other companies, organizations, or individuals as required by law, regulation, legal process, or government requests, or where disclosure is necessary for security purposes. This may include exchanging your personal data with other entities for fraud protection and prevention;

(j) Other companies, organizations, or individuals in connection with negotiations for a merger, sale of company assets, consolidation or reorganization, financing, or acquisition of all or part of our business.

5.2 When you make payments through payment processors, you enter into a direct contract with the payment processor and are bound by its terms of use and privacy policy. We recommend reviewing the payment processor's privacy policy and, if applicable, giving your consent to any policy not covered by this PICS or our Privacy Policy.

5.3 If we share your personal data with third parties, we will ensure its confidentiality by including confidentiality clauses or other contractual safeguards in agreements with those third parties.

5.4 We may disclose your personal data to individuals or entities not listed in paragraph 5.1 if we inform you in advance and obtain your consent.

5.1 above, if we inform you in advance and obtain your consent.

6. Cookies

6.1 Our Cookie Policy is part of this Privacy Policy and governs how you can access and use our website.

6.2 A cookie is a small data file that a website sends to your computer or device when you visit it.

6.3 Cookies are used to enhance the functionality and efficiency of websites, allowing them to recognize you and remember important details that improve your user experience (e.g., remembering your preferences).

6.4 We use cookies for the following purposes: (a) To store technical data that ensures our website loads and displays correctly and efficiently when you visit. (b) To remember choices you’ve made or information you’ve provided (such as your username, language, or region), so your preferences are preserved for future visits and you don’t have to re-authenticate. (c) To analyze how you navigate our website and optimize its design. (d) To track your behavior and preferences, allowing us to assess the types of products or information that may interest you.

6.5 We use the following types of cookies: (a) Session Cookies – These are unique to each visit and are deleted once you close your browser. (b) Persistent Cookies – These remain on your device even after you close your browser and are activated each time you visit our website.

6.6 The cookies we use fall into these categories: (a) Necessary Cookies – Essential for moving between pages and using the features of our website. (b) Functionality Cookies – Enable the website to remember your choices and provide a more personalized experience. (c) Performance Cookies – Collect information about your use of our website to help us improve its functionality.

6.7 We use a limited number of third-party cookies, which are outlined in our Cookie Policy.

6.8 By continuing to use our website without rejecting or withdrawing your consent to cookies, you agree to their use.

6.9 You can refuse or withdraw your consent to the use of cookies at any time by adjusting your browser settings. These options are typically available in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser or by clicking "Help." Please note that removing cookies may impact your experience on our website.

6.10 We only store cookies for the duration necessary to fulfill their intended purpose. The specific duration depends on the type of cookie used.

7. Retention

7.1 We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. If needed, we may keep your personal data for a longer period to meet our contractual or legal obligations.

7.2 Once the retention period has expired, your personal data will be securely destroyed.

8. Access and Correction

8.1 In accordance with the Personal Data Protection Ordinance (PDPO), you have the right to: (a) Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you, unless we are exempt from complying with a data access request. (b) Request that we correct any personal data you believe is inaccurate after we have complied with your data access request. We may refuse a correction request if we believe the data is accurate, or if the proposed correction is inaccurate or pertains to an opinion.

8.2 If you wish to access or correct your personal data, please contact us.

8.3 We reserve the right to charge a reasonable fee for processing any requests related to access or correction of personal data.

9. Direct Marketing

9.1 We may use the personal data we collect about you to market our products directly to you.

9.2 The types of personal data we use for direct marketing purposes include:

  • Your full name
  • Your email address

You can indicate your preferences:

  • I do not object to the use of these types of personal data for direct marketing.
  • I object to the use of the personal data listed above for direct marketing (but not other types).

9.3 The direct marketing activities we intend to carry out with your personal data include:

  • Information and promotional materials about our products, similar products you have previously purchased, discounts, other promotions, and useful information about us.
  • Updates regarding our website or products.
  • Festive greetings.

You can choose your preferences:

  • I do not object to receiving these types of direct marketing activities.
  • I opt out of receiving the types of direct marketing activities listed above (but not the others).

9.4 Unless you explicitly consent, we will not use your personal data for the direct marketing activities described in this section.

9.5 If you consent to direct marketing, we may share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes as mentioned in section 5.1.

9.6 You can withdraw your consent and stop receiving direct marketing communications at any time by emailing us or replying to any direct marketing message with the subject "unsubscribe."

 

Contact Information:

Email: info@douglasbrisbane.com

Or visit our contact page.

 

Company Information:

Douglas Brisbane

Address: 98 Argyle Street, Mongkok, Kowloon, 999077, Hong Kong

(Our business address does not serve as a return address. Packages sent here will be rejected.)

Email: info@douglasbrisbane.com

Contact page: https://douglasbrisbane.com/pages/contact

Company no.: 3200349

Phone number: +31 613805904 (no customer support)

Our customer service team is available Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM.