
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 9, 2025
KOSMOSGifts.com ("the Site") is committed to safeguarding the privacy and security of its users. This Privacy Policy ("Policy") governs the collection, use, storage, and disclosure of information obtained through your use of the Site. By accessing or utilizing the Site, you explicitly consent to the terms and practices described herein. If you do not agree with the provisions of this Policy, you are prohibited from using the Site.
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This Privacy Policy describes our policies and procedures regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you use KOSMOS Gifts (“Service”). It also informs you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information as outlined in this Privacy Policy.
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Interpretation and Definitions
Words capitalized in this document have meanings defined under the following conditions. The definitions apply regardless of whether they appear in singular or plural form.
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Definitions
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:
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You refers to the individual accessing or using the Service, or the legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service.
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Company (referred to as "KOSMOS Gifts," "we," "us," or "our") refers to KOSMOS Gifts.
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Account means a unique account created for you to access our Service.
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Website refers to KOSMOS Gifts, accessible from [insert website URL].
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Service refers to the Website and any related services provided by KOSMOS Gifts.
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Personal Data means any information related to an identified or identifiable individual.
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Service Provider means any third party that processes data on behalf of KOSMOS Gifts to support the Service.
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Cookies are small files placed on your device that store information about your browsing activity.
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Usage Data refers to automatically collected information, such as your device’s Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, and Service interactions.
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1. Information We Collect
We may collect, store, and process the following categories of information:
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Personal Data: This includes, but is not limited to, your name, email address, telephone number, billing and shipping addresses, and payment information provided during account registration, order placement, or any other interaction with the Site.
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Non-Personal Data: This pertains to technical and usage data, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and details regarding your interactions with the Site, including pages viewed and time spent.
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User-Generated Content: Any materials uploaded by you, including videos, images, and messages, for purposes such as our time-capsule services.
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Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We utilize cookies, web beacons, and other tracking mechanisms to collect information about your browsing preferences and activities.
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2. Purpose of Data Collection and Processing
We collect and process your information for the following purposes:
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To facilitate the fulfillment and delivery of your orders.
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To provide and enhance the functionality of the Site, including personalized content and recommendations.
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To communicate with you regarding account management, transactional matters, and customer support inquiries.
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To send marketing and promotional materials, subject to your opt-in consent.
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To ensure compliance with applicable laws, prevent fraudulent activities, and protect the security of the Site.
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To analyze and improve the Site’s functionality and user experience.
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To provide and maintain our Service: Including account management, transaction processing, and delivering scheduled gifts.
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To manage your Account: To enable registered users to access and use the Service.
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To process payments: Your payment information is used only for completing transactions and is not stored by KOSMOS Gifts.
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To communicate with you: Sending notifications regarding account activity, transactions, and updates about our Service.
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To personalize your experience: Recommending personalized gifting options.
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To comply with legal obligations: Ensuring compliance with financial and data protection regulations.
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3. Disclosure of Information
We do not sell, lease, or otherwise disseminate your personal information to unaffiliated third parties. However, we may disclose your information under the following circumstances:
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Service Providers: To third-party vendors and service providers who assist us in operating the Site, processing payments, fulfilling orders, or delivering other services on our behalf. Such entities are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality of your data.
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Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests, or to enforce our legal rights and remedies.
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Business Transactions: In connection with a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the successor entity.
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4. Data Subject Rights
You have the following rights with respect to your personal data, subject to applicable law:
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Access and Rectification: The right to access the personal data we hold about you and request corrections to inaccuracies.
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Erasure: The right to request the deletion of your personal data, provided it is no longer required for legitimate business purposes or legal compliance.
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Restriction of Processing: The right to request limitations on how your personal data is processed.
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Data Portability: The right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
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Withdrawal of Consent: The right to withdraw consent for processing activities that rely on your consent, without affecting the lawfulness of processing prior to withdrawal.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at the details provided in Section 10.
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5. Retention of Data
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including compliance with legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations. Time-capsule content is retained according to the schedule specified by the user or until deleted by the user.
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6. Data Security
We employ administrative measures (such as access control policies), technical safeguards (including encryption and secure servers), and physical protections (such as restricted data center access) to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While we strive to maintain robust security measures, no method of data transmission or storage is entirely secure, and we disclaim liability for any unauthorized access to your data.
7. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that personal data of a child has been inadvertently collected, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
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8. International Data Transfers
If you are accessing the Site from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in US, where our servers are located and operated. By using the Site, you consent to such transfers in accordance with this Policy.
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9. Amendments to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify, amend, or update this Policy at any time, at our sole discretion. Changes will become effective upon posting to the Site, and your continued use of the Site constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy. Material changes, including substantive modifications to data usage practices, will be communicated via email to registered users or through prominent notices on the Site.
10. Contact Information
For inquiries, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, you may contact us at:
KOSMOSGifts.com
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Support
Email: yl4640@stern.nyu.edu
Phone: 1-530-220-7531