1. Information We Collect

Hintex may collect the following types of information:

• Contact & Identity Information: name, email, phone number, mailing or billing address, any information provided to create an account.
• Transactional / Purchase Data: items you purchase or consider, shopping cart contents, delivery details, payment method (if stored voluntarily).
• Online Activity Data: browsing and search history on our website; interactions with customer service; usage of features or pages.
• Device & Technical Details: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, system language, referral data, and geographic region.
• Cookies & Tracking Technologies: cookies, web beacons, pixels, embedded scripts, SDKs—used for site functionality, analytics, personalization, and marketing.

2. How We Use Your Information

Hintex uses collected data to:

• Provide and fulfill products/services or perform requested transactions.
• Enhance, maintain, and operate our website and customer experience.
• Communicate with you regarding orders, support inquiries, updates, promotions, or newsletters (with your consent).
• Conduct analytics and research to improve features, services, and website performance.
• Personalize your experience and deliver interest-based or behavioral advertising across platforms.
• Prevent fraud, enforce policies, comply with legal obligations, and ensure security.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may disclose information to the following categories of recipients:

• Service Providers & Partners: fulfillment, logistics, payment processing, tech support, marketing, analytics, fraud prevention, legal/compliance—solely to perform necessary services.
• Third Party Business Partners: if you opt in to joint offers, loyalty programs, or partner promotions.
• Legal & Security: when required by law (court order, subpoena), or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Hintex or others.
• Business Transfers: in the event of merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our business, applicable user data may be transferred.

Hintex does not sell your personal information to unrelated parties without your explicit consent.

Any “sale” or “share” for targeted advertising or behavioral profiling will comply with relevant regulations and, where required, consumer opt‑out rights.

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Hintex uses cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels, and embedded scripts to:

• Enable essential site functionality (e.g., login persistence, cart memory).
• Provide analytics on site performance and user interaction.
• Support advertising and retargeting efforts across devices or platforms.

Many browsers allow you to block or delete cookies—but doing so may limit or disable certain site functions.

You may opt out of interest-based advertising through the preferences provided or third‑party platforms.

5. Data Retention & Security

• We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined, or as required by law.
• Once no longer needed, data is either securely deleted or anonymized/de‑identified.
• We employ technical, administrative, and physical safeguards (e.g., encryption, SSL/TLS, restricted access) to help protect personal data from unauthorized access or misuse.
• However, no system is entirely risk‑free—transmission over the Internet always carries some degree of risk.

6. Your Rights & Choices

You have control over your personal information:

• Access / Correction / Deletion: you may request to view, update, or delete your data.
• Opt‑Out: unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time using provided links or contacting us directly.
• Cookies Management: adjust browser settings to decline or delete cookies.
• Advertising Preferences: opt out of interest‑based advertising via opt‑out tools and links.

7. Policy Changes

• Hintex may update this Privacy Statement periodically. Any material changes will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, communicated via email or notice before taking effect.