1. Introduction
Nourkrin Man ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website nourkrinmanstore.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website. Nourkrin Man is a marketing and informational website that promotes the dietary supplement Profolan through an affiliate marketing model.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in accordance with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Cap. 486) of Hong Kong, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and other applicable data protection legislation. Please read this policy carefully. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy, as well as our Terms & Conditions and Cookies Policy.
Please note that Nourkrin Man is not an online shop and does not process purchases, payments, or transactions. When you click on affiliate links and make a purchase from a third-party partner, that partner's privacy policy governs the handling of your personal and transactional data.
2. Information We Collect
2.1. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies. This may include:
- IP address and approximate geographical location
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring website or source
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Date and time of your visit
- Device type and screen resolution
2.2. Cookies and Tracking Data
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activity on our website. This includes analytics cookies (via Google Analytics) and affiliate tracking cookies. For detailed information about the cookies we use, please refer to our Cookies Policy.
2.3. Information We Do Not Collect
As a marketing website, we do not collect: names, email addresses (unless you contact us directly), payment or credit card details, postal addresses, account registration data, or any transactional information. Any personal data you provide when making a purchase through our affiliate partner is collected and processed solely by that partner.
3. How We Collect Information
We collect information through the following methods:
- Automatically through cookies: When you visit our website, cookies and similar technologies collect browsing data as described above.
- Server logs: Our web servers automatically record standard log information, including your IP address, browser type, and access times.
- Third-party analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect aggregated, anonymised data about website usage and visitor behaviour.
- Direct communication: If you contact us via email, we collect the information you choose to provide in your correspondence.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve our website
- To analyse website traffic and user behaviour in order to enhance user experience
- To track affiliate referrals and ensure proper commission attribution
- To monitor website performance and diagnose technical issues
- To respond to enquiries or correspondence you send to us
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or another jurisdiction where GDPR applies, we process your personal data on the following legal bases:
- Consent: Where you have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for specific purposes, such as the use of non-essential cookies.
- Legitimate interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests (such as website analytics and affiliate tracking), provided these interests do not override your fundamental rights and freedoms.
- Legal obligation: Where processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation to which we are subject.
6. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your data only in the following limited circumstances:
- Analytics providers: We share anonymised, aggregated data with Google Analytics for website analysis purposes.
- Affiliate partners: Affiliate cookies may transmit referral data (such as a click identifier) to our commercial partner to facilitate commission tracking. This does not include personally identifiable information.
- Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, such as a court order or government agency.
- Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and for analytics and affiliate tracking purposes. These include essential cookies required for the website to function, analytics cookies (Google Analytics), and affiliate tracking cookies.
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or through the cookie consent banner displayed when you first visit our website. For comprehensive information about the types of cookies we use and how to control them, please refer to our Cookies Policy.
8. Third-Party Services
8.1. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to collect and analyse information about how visitors use our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect standard internet log information and visitor behaviour data in an anonymised form. The information generated by cookies about your use of the website is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers that may be located outside your jurisdiction. For more information, please refer to Google's Privacy Policy.
8.2. Affiliate Partner
When you click on affiliate links on our website, you are redirected to a third-party website operated by our commercial partner. Once you leave our website, the partner's privacy policy applies to any data they collect. We recommend reviewing their privacy practices before making a purchase.
9. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect the information we collect from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. Our website uses SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encryption to secure data transmission.
However, no method of electronic storage or transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. You acknowledge that you provide your information at your own risk.
10. Data Retention
We retain automatically collected data (such as server logs and analytics data) for a period of up to 26 months, after which it is deleted or anonymised. Affiliate tracking cookies are retained for the duration specified in our Cookies Policy. Any correspondence you send to us via email will be retained for as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry and for our legitimate record-keeping purposes.
11. Your Rights
11.1. Rights Under the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Hong Kong)
Under Hong Kong's Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, you have the right to request access to and correction of your personal data held by us. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
11.2. Rights Under GDPR (EEA/UK Residents)
If you reside in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to erasure: You may request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
- Right to restrict processing: You may request that we limit the processing of your data.
- Right to data portability: You may request your data in a structured, commonly used format.
- Right to object: You may object to processing based on legitimate interests.
- Right to withdraw consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.
11.3. How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of the above rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 40 days (for Hong Kong data access requests) or within one month (for GDPR requests) as required by applicable law. We may request verification of your identity before processing your request.
12. International Data Transfers
As our website is accessible globally and we use third-party services such as Google Analytics, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of Hong Kong or the EEA. Where such transfers occur, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.
13. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected].
14. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: 205 Archbishop Makarios Avenue, Limassol 3030, Cyprus
You may also reach us through our Contact page.