1. Introduction and Scope
Welcome to 8:50 Beauty (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information we collect from our customers and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices concerning the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you use our website, eightfifty.ae, which operates on the Shopify platform, and purchase our products, such as our Aloe Vera Gel, Tanning Gel, and Tanning Oil.
By accessing or using our Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. This policy is governed by and shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
2. Information We Collect
We collect information to effectively provide our products and services, fulfill legal obligations, and communicate with you. This data is generally categorized as:
| Category | Type of Information Collected | How We Collect It |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Identifiers (Customer Data) | Name, shipping address, billing address, email address, and telephone number. | When you place an order, create an account, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact customer support. |
| Order & Transaction Data | Details of products purchased, order history, and payment information (e.g., truncated credit card numbers, payment processor token). | When you complete a transaction through the Shopify checkout process. Note: We do not store full credit card details; this is handled securely by our payment processors. |
| Usage & Technical Data (Browsing Data) | Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, time zone setting, operating system, and data about how you interact with our website (e.g., pages viewed, time spent, click-through rates). | Automatically, using cookies, log files, and other tracking technologies provided by Shopify and third-party analytics tools. |
| Marketing & Communications Data | Your preferences in receiving marketing from us and our third parties, and your communication preferences. | When you explicitly opt-in to marketing communications or manage your preferences through your account. |
3. How We Use Your Personal Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes, and based on the following legal bases:
| Purpose of Processing | Legal Basis for Processing (UAE Context) |
|---|---|
| Order Processing and Fulfillment | Necessary for the performance of a contract with you (to deliver the products you ordered). |
| Customer Service | Necessary for our legitimate interests (to manage our business and respond to your inquiries). |
| Marketing and Promotions | Your explicit consent (when you subscribe to our newsletter) or our legitimate interest (to inform you about similar products). |
| Website Improvement and Analytics | Necessary for our legitimate interests (to understand how our customers use our products and website to improve our offerings and platform). |
| Security and Fraud Prevention | Necessary for our legitimate interests (to protect our website, business, and customers from fraud and unauthorized access) and compliance with legal obligations. |
| Legal Compliance | Necessary for compliance with a legal obligation (e.g., tax, financial reporting, and consumer protection laws in the UAE). |
4. Sharing Your Personal Information
We do not sell your Personal Information. We share your data with trusted third parties only as necessary to run our business, fulfill your orders, and as permitted by law.
- Shopify: Our store is hosted on Shopify Inc. They provide us with the online e-commerce platform that allows us to sell our products and services to you. Your data is stored through Shopify’s data storage, databases, and the general Shopify application.
- Payment Processors: We share transaction data with third-party payment gateways (e.g., Visa, MasterCard, payment services integrated into Shopify) to securely process payments and prevent fraud.
- Shipping & Logistics: We share your name, address, and phone number with shipping carriers and logistics partners (e.g., courier services in the UAE) to ensure the delivery of your purchase.
- Analytics and Marketing Partners: We use services like Google Analytics and other tools to understand how customers use our site and for targeted advertising campaigns, which may involve sharing non-personally identifiable Usage Data.
- Legal and Regulatory Authorities: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental regulation, particularly under UAE law, or if we believe such action is necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety.
5. Data Security and International Transfers
Security: We implement a variety of security measures, including advanced encryption (SSL) and physical security measures provided by the Shopify platform, to maintain the safety of your personal information.
International Transfers: Since we use Shopify and other global service providers, your Personal Information may be transferred to, and stored in, countries outside the UAE (e.g., the United States, Canada). We ensure that when your information is transferred internationally, it is protected by appropriate safeguards and is processed in compliance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to analyze trends, administer the website, track users’ movements around the site, and gather demographic information about our user base as a whole.
- What are cookies? Cookies are small text files placed on your device to collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior information.
- How to manage cookies: You have the ability to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. However, this may affect the functionality of the website.
7. Your Rights
As a user of our services, you have the following rights regarding your Personal Information:
- Right to Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data that we hold.
- Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete.
- Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions, such as when the data is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
- Right to Object: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, particularly regarding direct marketing (opt-out of promotional emails).
- Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in Section 9.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website and products are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected Personal Information from a child without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date at the top. Your continued use of the service after the changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, or if you wish to exercise any of your rights, please contact us:
By Email:
info@850beauty.com
By Mail:
8:50 Beauty
[Your physical address: UAE – FAHED AHMED BLDG Land Area Hor Anz – office 103]