Effective Date: June 5, 2025
Thank you for visiting mygpsupdate.store (“we”, “our”, or “us”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website, purchase products, or use our services.
1. Who We Are
mygpsupdate.store is an independent online store that sells unbranded GPS units and provides GPS map update services. We operate through dropshipping and are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or representing any major GPS brands (e.g., Garmin, TomTom, Magellan, etc.).
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
A. Personal Information
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Billing and shipping address
- Payment information (processed securely via third-party processors)
- Order history
B. Technical & Usage Information
- IP address
- Device type
- Browser type
- Referring website
- Pages viewed
- Time spent on pages
- Cookies and tracking technologies (see Section 6)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Fulfill orders and provide services
- Process payments and prevent fraud
- Provide customer support
- Send updates and promotional emails (with your consent)
- Improve our website, services, and customer experience
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR Compliance)
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we rely on the following legal bases:
- Contractual necessity: To fulfill our obligations to you (e.g., order processing).
- Legitimate interests: To improve services and ensure security.
- Consent: For marketing communications and non-essential cookies.
- Legal compliance: When required by law or legal proceedings.
5. Your Privacy Rights
A. United States (CCPA/CPRA – California Residents)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal data we collect and how we use it
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal data (we do not sell data)
- Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise your rights, email us at: privacy@mygpsupdate.store
B. European Union (GDPR)
If you are located in the EEA or UK, you have the right to:
- Access your data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict or object to processing
- Data portability
To exercise your rights, email: privacy@mygpsupdate.store
6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences
- Track usage patterns
- Analyze traffic for performance improvements
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics and similar tools (only with consent in GDPR regions)
- Marketing Cookies: For retargeting ads (with consent)
You may control cookie settings via your browser or our cookie banner (where applicable).
7. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share your information with:
- Payment processors: Stripe, PayPal, etc.
- Shipping providers: For order fulfillment
- Service providers: For website hosting, analytics, customer support
- Law enforcement: When required by law or to prevent fraud
All third parties are contractually required to protect your information in compliance with applicable laws.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill the purposes described in this Policy
- Comply with legal and tax obligations
- Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 5).
9. International Data Transfers
Our website is operated from the United States. If you access our site from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the U.S. or other countries. We use appropriate safeguards to ensure adequate protection (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses for EU/EEA users).
10. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not intended for children under 13 (or under 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, please contact us immediately.
11. Security
We use industry-standard technical and organizational security measures, including:
- SSL encryption
- Secure third-party payment gateways
- Limited data access on a need-to-know basis
While no method is 100% secure, we strive to protect your information at all times.
12. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites. Please review their privacy policies before submitting data.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” at the top will be revised accordingly. Continued use of our website means you accept the updated terms.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: privacy@mygpsupdate.store
Disclaimers:
- We are not affiliated with or endorsed by any official GPS manufacturer. All products and services are offered independently.
- For branded GPS updates, contact the official brand support channels directly.