1. Introduction
Welcome to Bicrea.com, a website operated by BIC REA LLC ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how BIC REA LLC collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website or use our services. By accessing or using Bicrea.com, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our website.
This policy applies to all users of Bicrea.com, including visitors, registered users, and customers. For information on liability and indemnification, please refer to our Terms of Service.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of personal information:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
- Account Information: Username, password, and profile details if you create an account.
- Payment Information: Credit card details, billing address, and transaction history if you make a purchase.
- Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on our website.
- Cookies and Tracking Data: Information collected through cookies and similar technologies (see Section 8).
3. How We Collect Information
We collect information through:
- Direct Input: When you provide information via forms, account registration, or purchases.
- Automated Technologies: Through cookies, web beacons, and server logs that track your interactions with our website.
- Third-Party Services: From analytics providers, payment processors, and other partners who help us operate our website.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services.
- Process transactions and send order confirmations.
- Communicate with you, including responding to inquiries and sending marketing materials (with your consent).
- Personalize your experience and deliver relevant content.
- Analyze website usage and improve our website's functionality.
- Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.
5. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Third parties that perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, and email delivery.
- Business Partners: With your consent, we may share data with partners for marketing or promotional purposes.
- Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
- Corporate Transactions: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
6. Your Rights Regarding Your Information
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal exceptions.
- Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications or the use of certain cookies.
- Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a transferable format.
To exercise these rights, please contact BIC REA LLC at ireland_pacific@yahoo.com. We will respond to your request within the timeframes required by law.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including encryption, access controls, and secure servers. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Our Security Measures Include:
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and deliver personalized content. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.
Types of Cookies We Use:
9. International Data Transfers
If you are located outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. We ensure that appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses, are in place to protect your data.
10. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes. When no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize your data.
Retention Periods:
- Account Information: Retained while your account is active and for 3 years after closure.
- Transaction Records: Retained for 7 years as required by law.
- Marketing Data: Retained until you opt out or for 2 years of inactivity.
- Website Analytics: Aggregated data retained for 2 years.
11. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware of such collection, we will take steps to delete the information.
If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at ireland_pacific@yahoo.com.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact BIC REA LLC at:
Note: For information on liability and indemnification, please refer to our Terms of Service.