Privacy policy

This Privacy Policy describes how we collects, uses, and discloses your Personal Information when you visit or make a purchase from the website and use ToyPal app.
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Last updated: 22 Nov 2023

1. Contact

2. Collecting Personal Information

3. Sharing Personal Information

4. Behavioural Advertising

5. Using Personal Information

6. Selling Personal Information

7. Your Rights

8. Cookies

9. Changes

10. Complaints

11. ToyPal app's Privacy policy 

1. contact

After reviewing this policy, if you have additional questions, want more information about our privacy practices, or would like to make a complaint, please contact us by e-mail at Support@toypal.ai

2. collecting personal information

When you visit the Site, we collect certain information about your device, your interaction with the Site, and information necessary to process your purchases. We may also collect additional information if you contact us for customer support. In this Privacy Policy, we refer to any information about an identifiable individual (including the information below) as “Personal Information”. See the list below for more information about what Personal Information we collect and why.

 

I - Device information

- Purpose of collection: to load the Site accurately for you, and to perform analytics on Site usage to optimize our Site.

- Source of collection: Collected automatically when you access our Site using cookies, log files, web beacons, tags, or pixels

- Disclosure for a business purpose: shared with our processor Shopify

- Personal Information collected: version of web browser, IP address, time zone, cookie information, what sites or products you view, search terms, and how you interact with the Site

 

II - Order information

- Purpose of collection: to provide products or services to you to fulfill our contract, to process your payment information, arrange for shipping, and provide you with invoices and/or order confirmations, communicate with you, screen our orders for potential risk or fraud, and when in line with the preferences you have shared with us, provide you with information or advertising relating to our products or services.

- Source of collection: collected from you.

- Disclosure for a business purpose: shared with our processor Shopify

- Personal Information collected: name, billing address, shipping address, payment information (including credit card numbers, email address, and phone number.

 

III - Customer support information

- Purpose of collection: to provide customer support.

- Source of collection: collected from you

 

 

 

Minors

The Site is not intended for individuals under the age of [13]. We do not intentionally collect Personal Information from children. If you are the parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with Personal Information, please contact us at the address above to request deletion.

3. sharing personal information

We share your Personal Information with service providers to help us provide our services and fulfill our contracts with you, as described above. For example:


We use Shopify to power our online store. You can read more about how Shopify uses your Personal Information here: https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy.

We may share your Personal Information to comply with applicable laws and regulations, to respond to a subpoena, search warrant or other lawful request for information we receive, or to otherwise protect our rights.

4. behavioural advertising

As described above, we use your Personal Information to provide you with targeted advertisements or marketing communications we believe may be of interest to you. For example:


- We use Google Analytics to help us understand how our customers use the Site. You can read more about how Google uses your Personal Information here: https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/. You can also opt-out of Google Analytics here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.


- We share information about your use of the Site, your purchases, and your interaction with our ads on other websites with our advertising partners. We collect and share some of this information directly with our advertising partners, and in some cases through the use of cookies or other similar technologies (which you may consent to, depending on your location).


- We use Shopify Audiences to help us show ads on other websites with our advertising partners to buyers who made purchases with other Shopify merchants and who may also be interested in what we have to offer. We also share information about your use of the Site, your purchases, and the email address associated with your purchases with Shopify Audiences, through which other Shopify merchants may make offers you may be interested in.


For more information about how targeted advertising works, you can visit the Network Advertising Initiative’s (“NAI”) educational page at https://www.networkadvertising.org/understanding-online-advertising/how-does-it-work.


You can opt out of targeted advertising by:


FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/settings/?tab=ads

GOOGLE - https://www.google.com/settings/ads/anonymous

BING - https://advertise.bingads.microsoft.com/en-us/resources/policies/personalized-ads

Additionally, you can opt out of some of these services by visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance’s opt-out portal at: https://optout.aboutads.info.

5. using personal information

We use your personal Information to provide our services to you, which includes: offering products for sale, processing payments, shipping and fulfillment of your order, and keeping you up to date on new products, services, and offers.

 

Lawful basis

Pursuant to the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), if you are a resident of the European Economic Area (“EEA”), we process your personal information under the following lawful bases:


- Your consent;

- The performance of the contract between you and the Site;

- Compliance with our legal obligations;

- To protect your vital interests;

- To perform a task carried out in the public interest;

- For our legitimate interests, which do not override your fundamental rights and freedoms.

 

Retention

When you place an order through the Site, we will retain your Personal Information for our records unless and until you ask us to erase this information. For more information on your right of erasure, please see the ‘Your rights’ section below.

 

Automatic decision-making

If you are a resident of the EEA, you have the right to object to processing based solely on automated decision-making (which includes profiling), when that decision-making has a legal effect on you or otherwise significantly affects you.


We do not engage in fully automated decision-making that has a legal or otherwise significant effect using customer data.


Our processor Shopify uses limited automated decision-making to prevent fraud that does not have a legal or otherwise significant effect on you.


Services that include elements of automated decision-making include:


- Temporary blacklist of IP addresses associated with repeated failed transactions. This blacklist persists for a small number of hours.

- Temporary blacklist of credit cards associated with blacklisted IP addresses. This blacklist persists for a small number of days.

6. selling personal information

Our Site sells Personal Information, as defined by the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (“CCPA”).

7. your rights

GDPR

If you are a resident of the EEA, you have the right to access the Personal Information we hold about you, to port it to a new service, and to ask that your Personal Information be corrected, updated, or erased. If you would like to exercise these rights, please contact us through the contact information above.


Your Personal Information will be initially processed in Ireland and then will be transferred outside of Europe for storage and further processing, including to Canada and the United States. For more information on how data transfers comply with the GDPR, see Shopify’s GDPR Whitepaper: https://help.shopify.com/en/manual/your-account/privacy/GDPR.

 

CCPA

If you are a resident of California, you have the right to access the Personal Information we hold about you (also known as the ‘Right to Know’), to port it to a new service, and to ask that your Personal Information be corrected, updated, or erased. If you would like to exercise these rights, please contact us through the contact information above.


If you would like to designate an authorized agent to submit these requests on your behalf, please contact us at the address above.

8. cookies

A cookie is a small amount of information that’s downloaded to your computer or device when you visit our Site. We use a number of different cookies, including functional, performance, advertising, and social media or content cookies. Cookies make your browsing experience better by allowing the website to remember your actions and preferences (such as login and region selection). This means you don’t have to re-enter this information each time you return to the site or browse from one page to another. Cookies also provide information on how people use the website, for instance whether it’s their first time visiting or if they are a frequent visitor.


We use the following cookies to optimize your experience on our Site and to provide our services.

 

Cookies Necessary for the Functioning of the Store

Reporting and Analytics

The length of time that a cookie remains on your computer or mobile device depends on whether it is a “persistent” or “session” cookie. Session cookies last until you stop browsing and persistent cookies last until they expire or are deleted. Most of the cookies we use are persistent and will expire between 30 minutes and two years from the date they are downloaded to your device.


You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Please keep in mind that removing or blocking cookies can negatively impact your user experience and parts of our website may no longer be fully accessible.


Most browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can choose whether or not to accept cookies through your browser controls, often found in your browser’s “Tools” or “Preferences” menu. For more information on how to modify your browser settings or how to block, manage or filter cookies can be found in your browser’s help file or through such sites as: www.allaboutcookies.org.


Additionally, please note that blocking cookies may not completely prevent how we share information with third parties such as our advertising partners. To exercise your rights or opt-out of certain uses of your information by these parties, please follow the instructions in the “Behavioural Advertising” section above.

 

Do Not Track

Please note that because there is no consistent industry understanding of how to respond to “Do Not Track” signals, we do not alter our data collection and usage practices when we detect such a signal from your browser.

9. changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time in order to reflect, for example, changes to our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.

10. complaints

As noted above, if you would like to make a complaint, please contact us by e-mail or by mail using the details provided under “Contact” above.


If you are not satisfied with our response to your complaint, you have the right to lodge your complaint with the relevant data protection authority. You can contact your local data protection authority, or our supervisory authority.

11. toypal app's privacy policy

11-1 Your Child's Privacy Matters

At ToyPal, the privacy and security of your children—our beloved little end users—are our top priorities. Our commitment to safeguarding your family is reflected in this Privacy Policy. Here, you'll find detailed information on how we collect, use, and protect any information shared during your journey in our magical world of storytelling.

11-2 What Information We Collect

When you sign up on the ToyPal mobile application, we ask for a few details like your child's name, age, and sex. This information is requested to add a personal touch to the enchanting stories we craft for your little one.

11-3 How We Use Your Information

The details you share are dedicated exclusively to enriching your child's storytelling adventure by tailoring content to their age and interests. We do not use this information for any other purposes.

11-4 Device and App Information

Privacy Assurance

ToyPal is designed with simplicity and safety in mind. It does not contain any cameras or listening devices. We do not track your child's location or collect any other intrusive data.

11-5 No Advertisements or Notifications

While the main users of the app are parents and caregivers, we recognize that a child might encounter the application. Therefore, we refrain from displaying any advertisements, ensuring a safe and distraction-free environment.

11-6 Data Security

We value your trust and are deeply committed to the security of the information you share with us. ToyPal implements robust security measures, including:

  • Encryption: All personal data is encrypted during transmission and storage.
  • Secure Servers: Data is stored on secure servers compliant with industry standards.
  • Access Controls: Strict access controls are in place to prevent unauthorized access to your data.

We collaborate with trusted service providers who are obligated to adhere to strict data protection standards.

11-7 Compliance with Data Protection Laws

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

We adhere strictly to the GDPR, ensuring that your personal information is handled with the highest level of protection.

GDPR is a set of regulations designed to enhance the protection of an individual's personal data. It grants you greater control over your information, outlining how it is collected, processed, and stored. ToyPal is fully committed to upholding the principles and standards set forth by GDPR.

Your Rights Under GDPR

  • Access: You have the right to access the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: If your information is inaccurate or incomplete, you can request corrections.
  • Erasure: You may request the deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
  • Data Portability: You can obtain and reuse your personal data for your purposes across different services.
  • Withdrawal of Consent: You have the right to withdraw your consent for data processing at any time.

UK Data Protection Act 2018

As a UK-based company, we also comply with the UK Data Protection Act 2018, which supplements the GDPR.

 

11-8 Parental Controls

As a parent, you can easily review, edit, or delete the information provided in the application. That means you can manage your child's account settings through the ToyPal app and even delete it whenever you want to - even though we would miss you dearly. 

11-9 No Sharing or Outsourcing of Data

ToyPal does not share your personal information with third parties for their own purposes. Your data is securely maintained with us and is not involved in any external data exchanges. We are dedicated to providing a safe and enjoyable experience for you and your child.

11-10 User Consent Mechanisms

By creating an account and providing your child's information, you consent to the processing of this data as outlined in this Privacy Policy. We ensure that consent is obtained lawfully and that you have full control over your data.

11-11 Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update or change our Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Service after we post any modifications to the Privacy Policy on this page will constitute your acknowledgment of the modifications and your consent to abide and be bound by the modified Privacy Policy.

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