Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 25, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Archive 168 (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you visit, use our services, or make a purchase from our website or otherwise communicate with us (collectively, the “Services”).

By using our Services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our Services.

1. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or other reasons. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised “Last Updated” date.

2. Information We Collect

The information we collect depends on how you interact with us. “Personal information” refers to information that identifies, relates to, or can be associated with you.

a. Information You Provide Directly

  • Contact details: name, email, phone number, address
  • Order details: billing/shipping address, payment confirmation, order history.
  • Account details: username, password, security information.
  • Customer support: details you share when contacting us.

b. Information We Collect Automatically

We collect data about your use of our Services (“Usage Data”) through cookies and similar technologies. This may include:

  • Device and browser information
  • IP address and network connection details
  • Interaction data (pages visited, features used, etc.)

c. Information from Third Parties

  • We may also receive information from:
  • Service providers (e.g., Shopify, cloud hosting, analytics)
  • Payment processors (e.g., card details, billing address, payment confirmations)
  • Marketing/advertising partners through cookies, pixels, and web beacons

d. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on (i) your consent, (ii) our contractual obligations to you, (iii) compliance with legal obligations, or (iv) our legitimate interests in operating and improving our business.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for purposes including:

  • Providing Services: processing payments, fulfilling orders, managing accounts, arranging shipping, handling returns/exchanges.
  • Marketing & Advertising: sending promotional content via email, SMS, or ads.
  • Security & Fraud Prevention: monitoring, investigating, and preventing fraudulent activity.
  • Customer Support & Improvement: responding to queries and improving our Services.

4. Cookies

We use cookies to operate and improve our Services, run analytics, and tailor advertising.

  • You may adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies.
  • Note: blocking cookies may affect your experience and limit functionality.
  • For more details on Shopify-related cookies, see Shopify’s Cookie Policy.

5. How We Share Your Information

We may share your personal information in the following cases:

  • With vendors/service providers (e.g., IT, payment processors, shipping, analytics).
  • With business and marketing partners for advertising purposes.
  • With affiliates within our corporate group.
  • When required by law or legal processes (subpoenas, warrants, etc.).
  • As part of a business transaction (e.g., merger, acquisition, bankruptcy).
  • With your consent or direction (e.g., social media logins, product shipments).

6. User-Generated Content

If you post reviews or other content on public areas of our Services, it will be visible to others. We are not responsible for how third parties use this information.

7. Third-Party Links

Our Site may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. Please review their policies before sharing information.

8. Children’s Data

Our Services are not intended for children. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16. If we learn that we have done so, we will delete the information.

9. Security & Data Retention

  • We take reasonable measures to protect your information but cannot guarantee absolute security.
  • We retain information as long as needed to provide Services, comply with laws, resolve disputes, or enforce agreements.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights such as:

  • Access/Know – request details about the data we hold.
  • Delete – request deletion of your information.
  • Correct – request correction of inaccurate data.
    Portability – request a copy of your data in a portable format.
    Restrict Processing – limit how we use your data.
    Withdraw Consent – revoke consent where processing relies on it.
  • Appeal – contest our response to your requests.
  • Communication Preferences – unsubscribe from promotional emails (non-promotional emails may still be sent).

We may verify your identity before fulfilling requests. Authorized agents may submit requests with proof of permission.

11. Complaints

If you have concerns about how we process your data, please contact us. You may also lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if applicable.

12. International Data Transfers

Your information may be stored or processed outside your country of residence. Where required, we use recognized safeguards such as the EU Standard Contractual Clauses.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us: care@archive168.com