Effective date: 28 February 2026
1. Who we are
ralfu.com (“we”, “us”, “our”) is the operator of this website. If you have any questions about this privacy policy, you can email us at [email protected].
2. What “personal data” means
Personal data is any information that can identify you, such as your name, email address, phone number, billing address, IP address, or anything else that can be linked to you.
3. How we collect your data
| Source | What we collect | Why we collect it |
|---|---|---|
| When you give it to us | Name, email, address, payment details, comments, etc. | To provide the service you ask for (e.g., buying a product, posting a comment). |
| Automatically | IP address, browser type, operating system, pages you visit, cookies, click‑through URLs. | To make the site work better, keep it secure, and understand how people use it. |
| From partners | Information they already have about you (only if they have a legal reason to share it). | To improve your experience and to offer related services. |
| Public sources | Data that is already publicly available (e.g., a public profile). | To complete your record when needed. |
4. How we use your data
We use personal data only for the reasons listed below. If we want to use it for something new, we will ask you first.
- Provide the service – create your account, process orders, answer questions.
- Improve the website – fix bugs, add features, analyze traffic.
- Communicate with you – send order updates, newsletters, or special offers (only if you have given consent).
- Security – detect fraud, protect against attacks, keep data safe.
- Legal reasons – comply with laws, tax rules, or court orders.
- Analytics & advertising – show relevant ads and understand how visitors interact with the site (using Google Analytics, Google AdSense, Amazon Associates, etc.).
5. Cookies and similar tools
We use cookies to:
- Keep you logged in.
- Remember your preferences (e.g., name and email in comment forms).
- Measure how the site is used (Google Analytics).
- Show you ads that match your interests (Google AdSense, Amazon).
You can control or delete cookies in your browser settings. Turning cookies off may limit some features, but the site will still work.
6. Who can see your data
- Our trusted partners – Google Analytics, Google AdSense, Amazon Associates. They only get the data they need to do their job.
- Service providers – companies that help us run the site (hosting, email, payment processing).
- Legal authorities – when we are required by law or a court order.
We never sell your personal data to strangers.
7. How long we keep your data
We keep personal data only as long as necessary:
- Account data – until you delete your account or we have to keep it for legal reasons.
- Transaction data – for tax and accounting purposes (usually 7 years).
- Log files and analytics – for up to 24 months, then they are deleted or anonymized.
8. Your rights
You have the following rights under data‑protection laws (e.g., GDPR). To exercise any of them, contact us at [email protected].
- Right to know – Ask what data we have about you.
- Right of access – Get a copy of your data.
- Right to correct – Ask us to fix inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to delete – Ask us to erase your data (if there’s no legal reason to keep it).
- Right to restrict – Limit how we process your data.
- Right to object – Object to processing, especially for marketing.
- Right to data portability – Receive your data in a common, machine‑readable format.
- Right to complain – File a complaint with a supervisory authority if you’re not satisfied.
- Right to withdraw consent – Cancel any consent you previously gave.
9. Children’s privacy
Our site is not directed at children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from them. If we discover that we have, we will delete it promptly.
10. Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your data:
- Use encryption (HTTPS) for data in transit.
- Store passwords hashed and salted.
- Limit access to personal data to staff who need it.
- Regularly check for vulnerabilities.
No system is 100 % secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute protection. If a breach that could affect you occurs, we will notify you and the appropriate authorities as required by law.
11. Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the new version on this page and change the “Effective date” at the top. Your continued use of the site means you accept the updated policy.
12. Contact us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests about your personal data, please email us at:
[email protected]
Thank you for trusting ralfu.com with your information.