Effective Date: March 2, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Saad Ibrahim Studio (“we,” “our,” “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal information is handled securely. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your data when you use our website saadibrahimstudio.com and purchase products through our WooCommerce store.

By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of data:

A. Personal Information

When you create an account, place an order, or subscribe to our newsletter, we collect:

  • Full Name
  • Email Address
  • Phone Number
  • Billing and Shipping Address

B. Payment Information

We offer the following payment methods:

  • Credit/Debit Card Payments – Processed securely via third-party payment gateways (e.g., PayPal, Stripe).
  • Cash on Delivery (COD) – Pay in cash when receiving your order.
  • Bank Transfer – Payments can be made via direct bank deposit (instructions provided at checkout).

We do not store or process credit/debit card details on our servers. For COD and Bank Transfer, we may collect proof of payment to confirm the transaction.

C. Technical and Usage Data

To improve user experience, we collect technical information through cookies and analytics tools:

  • IP Address
  • Browser Type and Device Information
  • Pages Visited and Time Spent on Our Site
  • Referring Website (if applicable)

D. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and provide personalized content. For more details, refer to Section 7: Cookies Policy below.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data for the following purposes:
✅ To Process Orders: Manage transactions, confirmations, and shipping updates.
✅ To Provide Customer Support: Respond to inquiries and assist with issues.
✅ To Send Marketing Communications (with Consent): Exclusive offers, newsletters, and promotions.
✅ To Improve Our Website: Analyze user behavior and optimize functionality.
✅ To Comply with Legal Obligations: Prevent fraud and enforce our terms.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your data. However, we may share your information with:

🔹 Trusted Service Providers (e.g., payment processors, shipping companies, email marketing services).
🔹 Legal Authorities (if required by law or in response to legal requests).
🔹 Business Transfers (in case of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale).

All third parties must comply with data protection laws and cannot use your information for their own purposes.

5. Your Rights Under Global Privacy Laws

Depending on your country, you may have the following rights:

A. GDPR (For EU/EEA Residents)

✔ Right to Access – Request a copy of your data.
✔ Right to Rectification – Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
✔ Right to Erasure – Request deletion of your data.
✔ Right to Restrict Processing – Limit how we use your data.
✔ Right to Data Portability – Receive your data in a portable format.
✔ Right to Object – Stop us from processing your data for marketing.

B. CCPA (For California Residents)

✔ Right to Know – Request details on data collected and shared.
✔ Right to Delete – Ask for your data to be erased.
✔ Right to Opt-Out – Prevent the sale of your personal information (we do not sell data).

C. Other International Laws

We comply with privacy laws in Canada (PIPEDA), UK, Australia, and other regions. If you are outside these regions, you can still contact us regarding your data rights.

📩 To Exercise Your Rights: Email us at Saadibrahimstudio654@gmail.com.

6. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:
🔒 SSL Encryption for data transmission.
🔒 Secure Payment Gateways for transactions.
🔒 Access Controls to restrict unauthorized access.

While we take security seriously, no system is 100% secure. Always use strong passwords and protect your personal information.

7. Cookies Policy

What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us improve your experience.

Types of Cookies We Use:
🍪 Essential Cookies – Required for site functionality (e.g., shopping cart, login).
🍪 Analytics Cookies – Track site performance and user behavior (e.g., Google Analytics).
🍪 Marketing Cookies – Help us show relevant ads and promotions.

Managing Cookies:
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies or content. Always review third-party privacy policies before sharing your information.

9. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” at the top will be updated. If required, we will notify you via email or website notice.

10. Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries, please contact us:

📧 Email: Saadibrahimstudio654@gmail.com
📍 Address: Gulshan e Ali Apartment, Nazimabad No. 3, Near Ziauddin Hospital, Karachi
📞 Phone: 0347-8307563

By using our website, you consent to this Privacy Policy.