Privacy Policy

Thank you for being a part of the Hookah Ministry Store community ("Company", "we", "us", "our"). We value your privacy and are dedicated to safeguarding your personal information. If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at [email protected]. By visiting our website, "hookahministry.com" (the "Website"), and using our services (collectively, the "Services"), you trust us with your personal data. We take your privacy very seriously. This privacy policy aims to explain clearly what information we collect, how we use it, and what your rights are concerning it. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with any terms, discontinue using our Services immediately. This policy applies to all information collected through our Services, including the Website, and any related services, sales, marketing, or events.


INFORMATION COLLECTION


Personal Information Provided by You: We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you register on the Website, express interest in our products or services, participate in activities on the Website, or contact us directly. The type of information we collect depends on your interactions with us and may include:

  • Purchase history and other similar details.
  • Payment data necessary to process transactions (e.g., credit card numbers and security codes). All payment data is stored by authorize.net.


Automatically Collected Information: When you visit our Website, certain information is automatically collected, including:

  • Device and usage information such as IP address, browser type, operating system, language preferences, referring URLs, device name, country, location, and usage details.
  • This information is crucial for maintaining the security and functionality of our Website and for our internal analytics and reporting.


Like many businesses, we use cookies and similar technologies to collect information.


INFORMATION SHARING


We only share your information with your consent, to comply with laws, to provide services, to protect your rights, or to fulfill business obligations. The legal bases for processing or sharing your data include:

  • Consent: You have given us specific permission for a defined purpose.
  • Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests.
  • Performance of a Contract: We process your data to fulfill a contract.
  • Legal Obligations: We disclose information as required by law.
  • Vital Interests: We may disclose data to investigate potential policy violations, fraud, or threats to safety.


In specific situations, such as business transfers, your information may be shared.


USE OF COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to access or store information. Details on our use of these technologies and how to refuse cookies are provided in our Cookie Notice.


DATA RETENTION

We retain your information as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Once we no longer need your data for legitimate business purposes, we will delete or anonymize it, or, if not possible, securely store and isolate it from further processing until deletion is feasible.


DATA SECURITY

We implement organizational and technical security measures to protect your personal information. However, no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. Use the Website at your own risk, and access it only within a secure environment.


COLLECTION OF MINOR’S INFORMATION

We do not knowingly collect or market to individuals under 18. If we learn of such data collection, we will deactivate the account and delete the data. If you are aware of any data we may have collected from minors, please contact us.


YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

You can review, change, or terminate your account at any time. Residents of the European Economic Area or Switzerland can contact their local data protection authorities with complaints. For account changes or deletion, log into your account settings or contact us. For cookies and similar technologies, you can manage preferences through your browser. To opt-out of marketing emails, use the unsubscribe link in the emails or contact us directly.


DO-NOT-TRACK FEATURES

We currently do not respond to Do-Not-Track (DNT) signals due to the lack of a uniform technology standard.


CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS

California residents have specific rights under the "Shine The Light" law and other legislation. They can request information about personal data disclosures to third parties and request the removal of publicly posted data. Submit such requests in writing to the contact information provided below.


POLICY UPDATES

We may update this policy to stay compliant with relevant laws. Changes will be indicated by an updated "Revised" date and will be effective immediately upon posting. We encourage you to review this policy frequently.


CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions or comments about this policy, email us at [email protected] or write to: Hookah Ministry Inc., Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States.


REVIEWING, UPDATING, OR DELETING YOUR DATA

Depending on your country’s laws, you may have the right to access, change, or delete your personal information. To submit a request, visit: Data Request Form. We will respond within 30 days.