Last updated: March 2 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to qinii.com. We care about your privacy and want you to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. If you have any questions, you can reach us at [email protected].
By using our website or services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
2. Key Definitions
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Personal Data | Any information that can identify you (e.g., name, email, address, IP address). |
| Processing | Any action we take with Personal Data – collecting, storing, using, sharing, or deleting it. |
| Data Subject | The natural person whose Personal Data is being processed (that’s you). |
| Child | Anyone under 16 years of age. |
| We / Us / Our | qinii.com and its affiliates. |
3. Our Data‑Protection Principles
We follow these simple rules:
- Lawful & Transparent – We only process data when we have a legal reason and we’ll tell you why.
- Purpose‑limited – We use data only for the reason we collected it.
- Data‑minimisation – We collect only what we really need.
- Storage Limitation – We keep data no longer than necessary.
- Accuracy – We try to keep your data correct and up‑to‑date.
- Security – We protect your data with technical and organisational measures.
4. Your Rights as a Data Subject
You have the following rights (you can exercise any of them by contacting us):
- Right to be Informed – Know what data we have and why.
- Right of Access – Get a copy of your data.
- Right to Rectify – Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure – Request deletion of your data (when allowed by law).
- Right to Restrict Processing – Limit how we use your data.
- Right to Object – Object to processing, especially for direct marketing.
- Right to Object to Automated Decision‑Making – Stop decisions based solely on automation.
- Right to Data Portability – Receive your data in a commonly used, machine‑readable format.
- Right to Lodge a Complaint – File a complaint with a supervisory authority if you’re not satisfied.
- Right to Help from a Supervisory Authority – Seek assistance from a data‑protection regulator.
- Right to Withdraw Consent – Pull back any consent you previously gave.
5. What Personal Data We Collect
| Category | Examples | Why We Collect It |
|---|---|---|
| Information You Give Us | Name, email, billing address, shipping address, phone number | To create your account, process orders, and provide customer support. |
| Automatically Collected Data | IP address, browser type, operating system, device type, pages you visit, click‑throughs | To improve site performance, security, and user experience. |
| Data from Partners | Information shared by trusted partners (e.g., payment processors) | To complete transactions and enhance services. |
| Publicly Available Data | Data you’ve posted publicly online | To verify identity or enrich your profile (when needed). |
| Technical Data | Cookies, local‑storage data, device identifiers | To remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and analyse traffic. |
| Comments & Media | Comment text, email hash (for Gravatar), uploaded images (EXIF data) | To display your comment and protect against spam. |
| Contact‑Form Submissions | Message content, email address | To reply to your inquiry; we do not use it for marketing. |
| Embedded Content | Data sent to third‑party sites when you view embedded videos, posts, etc. | This is controlled by the third‑party provider, not us. |
6. How We Use Your Personal Data
We use your data to:
- Provide the products or services you requested.
- Communicate with you (order updates, support, important notices).
- Personalise your experience on our site.
- Improve our website and services.
- Comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax, invoicing).
- Secure our systems and prevent fraud.
- Send you newsletters or promotional offers only if you have given explicit consent.
If we want to use your data for a new purpose that isn’t covered above, we’ll ask for your consent first.
7. Who Can See Your Personal Data
| Recipient | Reason |
|---|---|
| Our Service Providers (e.g., hosting, payment processors, email platforms) | To help us run the website and fulfil orders. |
| Google Analytics | To measure site traffic and improve performance. |
| Google AdSense / Amazon Advertising | To display relevant ads and track ad performance. |
| Legal Authorities | When we are legally required to disclose data. |
| You | You can request a copy or deletion of your data at any time. |
We only share data with partners who provide at least the same level of protection that we do.
8. Cookies & Similar Technologies
We use four types of cookies:
| Type | Purpose | Typical Lifespan |
|---|---|---|
| Necessary | Keep you logged in, remember your cart, secure the site | Session (deleted when you close the browser) |
| Functional | Remember your name/email in comment forms, language settings | Up to 1 year |
| Analytics | Track visitors, page views, and site performance (Google Analytics) | Up to 2 years |
| Advertising | Show relevant ads, limit ad frequency (Google AdSense, Amazon) | Up to 2 years |
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Turning cookies off may limit some site features but will not stop you from browsing.
9. Data Security
- We encrypt data in transit (HTTPS) and at rest where possible.
- We use pseudonymisation and anonymisation for analytics.
- Access to personal data is restricted to authorised staff only.
- We regularly test our systems for vulnerabilities.
While we strive to protect your data, no method is 100 % fool‑proof. If a breach that could affect you occurs, we will:
- Notify the appropriate data‑protection authority within 72 hours.
- Inform you promptly, describing the nature of the breach and steps to protect yourself.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed at children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect their data. If you believe we have unintentionally gathered a child’s information, please contact us to have it removed.
11. International Transfers
We may store or process data on servers located outside your country. All such transfers are protected by standard contractual clauses or other approved safeguards to ensure your data remains safe.
12. How Long We Keep Your Data
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Account information (name, email, address) | As long as your account is active + 2 years |
| Transaction records (orders, invoices) | 7 years (required for tax compliance) |
| Marketing consent & preferences | Until you withdraw consent or request deletion |
| Log files & analytics data | 12 months (after which they are anonymised) |
13. Your Choices
- Update or delete your data – Log in to your account or contact us.
- Opt‑out of marketing – Use the “unsubscribe” link in any email or tell us directly.
- Control cookies – Adjust your browser settings or use the opt‑out tools provided by Google and the Network Advertising Initiative.
- Withdraw consent – You can withdraw any consent you have given at any time.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions, want to exercise a right, or need help with anything privacy‑related, please email us at:
We’ll respond within a reasonable timeframe.