Privacy policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Gaza: Beyond The Rubble (the "Site", "we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and discloses your personal information when you visit, use our services, or make a purchase from gazabeyondtherubble.com (the "Site") or otherwise communicate with us (collectively, the "Services"). For purposes of this Privacy Policy, "you" and "your" means you as the user of the Services, whether you are a customer, website visitor, or another individual whose information we have collected pursuant to this Privacy Policy.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using and accessing any of the Services, you agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this Privacy Policy, please do not use or access any of the Services.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time, including to reflect changes to our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post the revised Privacy Policy on the Site, update the "Last updated" date, and take any other steps required by applicable law.

How We Collect and Use Your Personal Information

To provide the Services, we collect personal information about you from a variety of sources, as set out below. The information that we collect and use varies depending on how you interact with us.

In addition to the specific uses set out below, we may use information we collect about you to communicate with you, provide the Services, comply with any applicable legal obligations, enforce any applicable terms of service, and to protect or defend the Services, our rights, and the rights of our users or others.

What Personal Information We Collect

Information We Collect Directly from You
Information that you directly submit to us through our Services may include:

  • Basic contact details including your name and phone number.

  • Order information including your name and payment confirmation.

  • Account information including your username and password.

  • Shopping information including the items you view, put in your cart, or add to your wishlist.

  • Customer support information including information you include in communications with us.

Some features of the Services may require you to provide certain information about yourself. You may choose not to provide this information, but doing so may prevent you from using or accessing these features.

Information We Collect through Cookies
We automatically collect certain information about your interaction with the Services ("Usage Data"). To do this, we may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies ("Cookies"). Usage Data may include information about how you access and use our Site and your account, including device information, browser information, network connection information, IP address, and other information regarding your interaction with the Services.

Information We Obtain from Third Parties
We may also obtain information about you from third parties, including vendors and service providers who collect information on our behalf. Any information we obtain from third parties will be treated in accordance with this Privacy Policy. We are not responsible for the accuracy of information provided by third parties or for their privacy practices.

How We Use Your Personal Information

We use your personal information for purposes including, but not limited to:

  • Providing Products and Services: To fulfill orders, process payments, maintain your account, arrange shipping, facilitate returns/exchanges, and enable posting of reviews.

  • Marketing and Advertising: To send marketing, promotional communications, and display advertisements for products or services.

  • Security and Fraud Prevention: To detect, investigate, and take action regarding fraudulent, illegal, or malicious activity.

  • Communicating with You: To provide customer support and improve our Services.

Cookies

We use Cookies to improve the Site and Services, run analytics, and understand user interactions. Third-party service providers may also use Cookies to tailor services, products, and advertising.

You may set your browser to remove or block Cookies, but doing so may negatively impact your user experience.

How We Disclose Personal Information

We may share your information under the following circumstances:

  • With vendors or third parties who perform services on our behalf (e.g., IT management, payment processing, analytics, customer support, fulfillment, shipping).

  • With business and marketing partners for services and advertising.

  • When you direct or consent to disclosure.

  • With affiliates or within our corporate group for business purposes.

  • In connection with a business transaction such as a merger or bankruptcy, or to comply with legal obligations, enforce terms of service, and protect our rights.

We have disclosed the following categories of personal information in the past 12 months for the above purposes:

Category Categories of Recipients
Identifiers (contact details, order/account information) Vendors, business/marketing partners, affiliates
Commercial information (orders, shopping data, customer support) Vendors, business/marketing partners, affiliates
Internet/network activity (Usage Data) Vendors, business/marketing partners, affiliates

We do not use or disclose sensitive personal information to infer characteristics about you.

User Generated Content

If you post reviews or other user-generated content, it may be publicly visible. We do not control who can access it and cannot guarantee privacy or security of such content.

Third-Party Websites and Links

Our Site may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy or security of such sites or the accuracy of their content. Public or semi-public platforms may also share your information with others without limitation.

Children’s Data

Our Services are not intended for children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 16. Parents or guardians may contact us to request deletion of a child’s information.

We do not knowingly share or sell personal information of individuals under 16.

Security and Retention of Your Information

No security measures are perfect, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. We recommend avoiding sending sensitive information through unsecure channels.

We retain personal information as long as necessary to provide Services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights including:

  • Access/Know: Request access to your personal information.

  • Delete: Request deletion of your information.

  • Correct: Request corrections to inaccurate information.

  • Portability: Request a copy or transfer of your data under certain circumstances.

You can exercise these rights through the Site or by contacting us.

Complaints

If you have complaints about our handling of personal information, contact us. If unsatisfied with our response, you may appeal or lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

International Users

We may transfer, store, and process your personal information outside your country, including the United States. Staff and third-party providers may also access data internationally.

For transfers from Europe, we rely on recognized mechanisms such as the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent.

Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Email: info@gazabeyondtherubble.com
Website: www.gazabeyondtherubble.com