Privacy Policy


Last updated: October 29, 2024


1. Introduction

C.I. Scale Model Hobbies Ltd ("we", "our", or "the Company") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains our information collection practices for the online store at www.the48ers.com ("E-Shop").

We adhere to Cypriot law (n. 138 (I) / 2001 and 112 (I) / 2004), EU Directive 95/46/EC, and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

The Company makes its best efforts to protect your personal data, provided that the personal information you provide is accurate and true.

The Company reserves the right to modify the content of the present Privacy Policy once in a while, without prior notice and at its sole discretion. Accordingly, each time you browse the Website and / or use the E-Shop you are bound by the terms of the applicable Privacy Policy and you should review this text every time you use the Website to make sure you agree with this.


2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Data

We collect information that can identify you, such as:

  • Name
  • Telephone number
  • Email address
  • Mailing address

2.2 Non-Personal Data

We also collect non-personal data, including:

  • Browser type
  • IP address
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on site


3. How We Collect Your Information

3.1 Directly From You

  • When you register as a new member
  • When you make a purchase
  • When you participate in contests or promotions
  • When you sign up for our newsletter

3.2 Automatically

  • Through cookies and similar technologies (see our Cookie Policy for more details)
  • Through your use of our website

3.3 From Third Parties

  • We may receive information about you from third-party partners

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for:

  1. Processing transactions and orders
  2. Providing customer service
  3. Marketing and advertising our products
  4. Improving our website and services
  5. Complying with legal obligations
  6. Detecting and preventing fraud

5. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

  • Service providers who assist in our operations
  • Legal authorities when required by law
  • Business partners (with your consent)

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

6. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Rectify inaccurate personal data
  • Erase your personal data
  • Restrict processing of your personal data
  • Object to processing of your personal data
  • Data portability

To exercise these rights, contact us at sales@the48ers.com.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

  • Encryption (SSL) for sensitive data
  • Limited access to personal data. Access to your data is limited to authorized employees for the purpose to provide you with the products ordered
  • Regular security assessments

However, kindly note that no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to, and processed in, countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting a notice on our website.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or our practices, please contact us at:

Email: sales@the48ers.com Phone: +357 99 061705

13. Cookie List

Cookie Name

Purpose

CATEGORY_INFO

Stores category info for faster page display

CURRENCY

Your preferred currency

LAST_PRODUCT

Last viewed product

NEWMESSAGE

Indicates new message receipt

POLLN

Information on polls you've voted on

STF

Products emailed to friends

USER_ALLOWED_SAVE_COOKIE

Indicates cookie usage permission

WISHLIST

Encrypted list of wishlist products

CART

Shopping cart information

COMPARE

Product comparison information

CUSTOMER

Encrypted customer ID

CUSTOMER_AUTH

Login status indicator

CUSTOMER_INFO

Encrypted customer group

CUSTOMER_SEGMENT_IDS

Customer Segment ID

EXTERNAL_NO_CACHE

Caching status flag

FRONTEND

Server session ID

GUEST-VIEW

Allows guests to edit orders

PERSISTENT_SHOPPING_CART

Link to cart and viewing history

STORE

Store view or language

VIEWED_PRODUCT_IDS

Recently viewed products

WISHLIST_CNT

Number of items in wishlist