This data policy describes how we collect, use, and protect personal data on our website, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Types of Personal Data We Collect

We collect two types of personal data on our website:

  • Tracking information through Google Analytics
  • Registration details, including name, email address, and password (if provided by the user)
  • Information on which electronics components users have viewed on our website

Google Analytics automatically collects information about how users interact with our website, such as the pages they visit and the duration of their visit. This information is collected through cookies and other tracking technologies. The data collected by Google Analytics does not include personal identification information such as names, email addresses, or IP addresses.

When a user registers for our website, we collect their name, email address, and password (if provided). This allows the user to create an account and access additional features of our website, such as bookmarking electronics components for future reference. We also collect information on which components the user has viewed on our website, in order to improve our website and provide a better user experience.

2. How We Collect Personal Data

We collect personal data through the following methods:

  • Google Analytics cookies: Google Analytics uses cookies and other tracking technologies to collect data about user interactions with our website. Users can choose to opt-out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
  • User input during registration on our website: Users can create an account on our website by providing their name, email address, and password (if desired).

3. Purpose of Collecting Personal Data

We collect personal data to improve our website and provide a better user experience. Specifically, we use personal data for the following purposes:

  • To analyze user interactions with our website and identify areas for improvement.
  • To provide users with a personalized experience on our website.
  • To allow users to create an account and access additional features of our website, such as bookmarking electronics components for future reference.
  • To communicate with users about our website and related topics.

4. Access to Personal Data

Only website administrators and Google Analytics have access to personal data collected on our website. We do not share personal data with any third-party providers.

5. Storage and Protection of Personal Data

We store personal data in a secure, encrypted database to ensure its protection. Access to the database is restricted to website administrators and is protected by strong passwords and other security measures.

6. Retention of Personal Data

We retain personal data for at least one year, in order to provide users with a personalized experience on our website and to analyze user interactions with our website.

7. User Rights

If a user has registered and provided personal details, they can access, modify, or delete their personal data by visiting the account section of our website. Users can also request that their personal data be deleted by contacting us at [email protected]. We will respond to such requests within 30 days.

8. GDPR Compliance

We comply with GDPR requirements by obtaining user consent for cookies and providing a lawful basis for data processing through user registration. By registering for our website, users consent to the collection and processing of their personal data as described in this data policy.