Privacy Policy

The Goldfire Group Privacy Policy

At The Goldfire Group, we value and respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and share your personal and non-personal information when you interact with our website or services. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to also review our Terms of Use for additional details about your rights and responsibilities.

What is a Privacy Policy?

A Privacy Policy is a legal statement that specifies how personal data collected from users is handled, processed, and for what purposes it is used.

Introduction
- The Basics of a Privacy Policy
- Key Components of This Policy
- Enforcement of Privacy Policy
Details of Information Collection
- Personal and Non-Personal Information
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Usage and Sharing of Information
- How We Use Your Information
- Information Sharing with Third Parties
User Rights
- Accessing, Changing, or Deleting Personal Information
- Opt-Out Options
Data Security and Retention
Children’s Privacy
International Commitments and Ethical Standards
Changes to This Policy
Contact Information

1. Introduction

1.1 The Basics of a Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy is required by law whenever personal data is collected. Personal data includes any information that can identify an individual, such as:

Email address (used for communication)
First and last name (to identify the user or customer)
Billing and shipping addresses (for transaction purposes)
Payment details (processed securely by third-party providers like PayPal or Stripe).

We are committed to handling your data with integrity, transparency, and care.

1.2 Key Components of This Policy

Transparency: We clearly define what data we collect and how we use it.
Accountability: The Goldfire Group ensures compliance with applicable privacy laws.
User Empowerment: Users have the right to access, modify, or delete their personal data.

1.3 Enforcement of Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy is enforceable under applicable privacy regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for EU users and similar frameworks globally.

2. Details of Information Collection

2.1 Personal Information
Personal information identifies you as an individual, such as your name, mailing address, phone number, and email address. We may collect this information when you:

Fill out forms, make purchases, or interact with our services.
Communicate with us directly or subscribe to updates.
Use payment methods during transactions.

2.2 Non-Personal Information
Non-personal information includes data that does not identify you, such as browser type or visit duration. We use this information to analyze website performance and improve user experiences.

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance functionality, personalize content, and track usage patterns. Users can manage cookie preferences through their browser settings.

3. Usage and Sharing of Information

3.1 How We Use Your Information
We use personal data to:

Provide access to our services and fulfill transactions.
Respond to user inquiries and support requests.
Enhance service offerings through analysis and feedback.
Comply with legal obligations or protect our legal rights.

3.2 Information Sharing with Third Parties
We may share personal data with trusted third-party service providers to facilitate operations (e.g., payment processing, shipping, or analytics). All third-party vendors are contractually bound to protect your information.

The Goldfire Group does not sell or trade personal information. Any sharing is limited to purposes aligned with this Privacy Policy.

4. User Rights

4.1 Accessing, Changing, or Deleting Personal Information
Users may access, update, or delete their data by contacting us directly or through tools provided on our website.

4.2 Opt-Out Options
You may opt out of marketing communications or restrict the use of cookies at any time.

5. Data Security and Retention

We use industry-standard security measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is entirely secure. Data is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected or as required by law.

6. Children’s Privacy

We do not intentionally collect personal data from children under 18 years old. If we discover such data has been collected, it will be deleted immediately.

7. International Commitments and Ethical Standards

The Goldfire Group upholds high ethical standards, including a commitment to international laws and human rights. We refuse to engage in business with entities or nations that violate sovereignty or international law, such as Russia and its supporters in the conflict against Ukraine.

We also prioritize sourcing from suppliers in North America and Europe to support ethical trade and human rights.