Privacy Policy

Effective Date: Tuesday, 11 June 2024

Thank you for visiting the St. Kitts and Nevis Robotics Association’s website (https://www.sknra.org/) and online store. At the St. Kitts and Nevis Robotics Association (hereafter referred to as “SKNRA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use and protect that information, and your choices regarding the information you provide to us.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information:

When you make a purchase through our online store, we may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as your name, shipping address, billing address, email address, phone number, and payment information.
We may also collect personal information when you create an account, sign up for newsletters, or participate in surveys or promotions.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information:

Like many websites, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage of our website and online store, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing activity.
We may also use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze trends, and personalize content and advertisements.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To process and fulfill your orders, including confirming your order, processing payments, and delivering products to you.
To communicate with you about your orders, respond to your inquiries, and provide customer support.
To personalize your shopping experience and deliver relevant content and advertisements.
To analyze trends, track usage, and gather demographic information to improve our website, online store, and services.
To comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your personal information with third parties in the following circumstances:

With service providers and vendors who assist us in processing orders, delivering products, and operating our website and online store.
With payment processors to facilitate payment transactions.
With affiliated organizations and partners for marketing and promotional purposes, with your consent.
When required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.
In connection with a corporate transaction, such as a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the security of your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. We use industry-standard encryption technologies to secure sensitive information transmitted during online transactions. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Choices

You have choices regarding the personal information you provide to us:

You may choose not to provide certain personal information, although this may limit your ability to use certain features of our website and online store.
You may opt out of receiving promotional emails from us by following the instructions provided in those emails.
You may update or correct your personal information by logging into your account or contacting us at info@sknra.org.
You may manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or other tools.

6. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website and online store may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated or controlled by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites, and we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website and online store are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can delete the information.

8. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page with a new effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at info@sknra.org.

10. Data Controller

The data controller for your personal information is the St. Kitts and Nevis Robotics Association. By using our website and online store, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.

11. User Comments

If our website allows users to post comments on blog posts, product reviews, or other interactive features, please note the following:

User-generated content, including comments, may be publicly visible to other users of the website.
We may collect personal information from users who choose to submit comments, such as their name, email address, or website URL.
Users should exercise caution when sharing personal information in comments, as it may be viewed and used by others.
We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove comments that violate our community guidelines or terms of service.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of user-generated comments.
Users who wish to request the removal of their comments or personal information may contact us at info@sknra.org.

12. Cookies and Similar Tracking Technologies

When you visit our website or online store, we may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and collect information about your browsing activities. Cookies are small files stored on your device that contain data about your interactions with our website.

We may use cookies for the following purposes:

To facilitate and improve your navigation of our website and online store.
To remember your preferences and settings, such as language preferences or login information.
To analyze how you use our website, including which pages you visit, how long you spend on each page, and what links you click on.
To deliver personalized content and advertisements based on your interests and browsing history.

We may also use third-party cookies provided by service providers for analytics, advertising, and other purposes. By using our website and online store, you consent to the use of cookies and similar tracking technologies as described in this Privacy Policy. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or other tools. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and online store.

13. Consent to Cookies

By continuing to use our website and online store, you consent to the placement of cookies on your device as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not consent to the use of cookies, please disable cookies in your browser settings or refrain from using our website and online store. If you have any questions or concerns about the use of cookies on our website and online store, please contact us at info@sknra.org. Including this section ensures transparency about the use of cookies and provides users with information on how to manage their cookie preferences.

14. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles, etc.) from third-party websites. Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website. These third-party websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

We do not have control over the practices of these third-party websites and are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit to understand their data collection and tracking practices. By interacting with embedded content on our website, you consent to the data collection and tracking practices of the third-party websites as described in their respective privacy policies. If you have any questions or concerns about embedded content on our website, please contact us at info@sknra.org. Including this section provides clarity about the behavior of embedded content from other websites and informs users about potential data collection and tracking practices by third-party websites.

15. Who We Share Your Data With

We may share your data with the following parties or under the following circumstances:

Service Providers: We may share your personal information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website, providing services to you, or conducting our business activities. These service providers may include, but are not limited to, payment processors, shipping companies, email service providers, and IT support providers. We ensure that these service providers only access and use your personal information for the purposes specified in this Privacy Policy and that they adhere to appropriate security measures to protect your data.
Affiliated Organizations and Partners: With your consent, we may share your personal information with affiliated organizations and business partners for marketing and promotional purposes or to provide you with additional products or services that may be of interest to you.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request, such as a subpoena, court order, or government agency request. We may also disclose your personal information to enforce our legal rights, defend against legal claims, or investigate suspected illegal activities.
Protection of Rights: We may disclose your personal information to protect the rights, property, or safety of our organization, our users, or others. This includes exchanging information with other companies and organizations for fraud protection and credit risk reduction.
Corporate Transactions: In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred to the acquiring entity or successor organization as part of the transaction. We will notify you via email or prominent notice on our website of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information.

16. How Long We Retain Your Data

We retain your data for the following purposes and durations:

Comment Data: If you leave a comment on our website, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue. This also helps us maintain a record of interactions and facilitate a seamless user experience.
User Registration Data: For users who register on our website (if any), we store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information. The duration for which we retain this data depends on the user’s activity and preferences, as well as any legal or regulatory requirements applicable to data retention.

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