1. Introduction

Pay As You Like (“we”, “us”, “our”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our Services or visit our website.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly, and information automatically:

• Name, email address, phone number, and delivery address when placing an order or creating an account.
• Payment information (credit card or other payment method) – note: sensitive payment details processed by our payment provider may not be stored by us.
• Any other information you choose to provide (e.g. feedback, reviews, preferences).

b. Information Collected Automatically

• Usage data: which pages you visit, time spent, clicks.
• Device and browser information.
• IP address and location (approximate).
• Cookies and similar technologies.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for purposes including:

• Processing orders and deliverables.
• Communication: confirmations, updates, customer service.
• Improving and customizing our services and website.
• Fraud detection and prevention.
• Marketing and promotions (if you opt in).
• Complying with legal and regulatory obligations.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

• We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, for analytics, personalization, and site functionality.
• You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect functionality.

5. Sharing Your Information

• Service providers and partners (delivery, payment processors, analytics) who help us operate the business.
• Legal authorities if required by law, or to protect our rights.
• In event of business transfer (mergers, acquisitions).

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes without your consent.

6. Data Security

• We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.
• However, no internet or electronic transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

• We retain your personal information only as long as needed to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.
• Once no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize your information.

8. Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights, including:

• Accessing your personal data.
• Correcting or deleting your data.
• Restricting or objecting to processing.
• Withdrawing consent where applicable.
• Portability (where law provides).

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under [age]. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under [age]. If you believe we have collected such info, please contact us and we’ll take steps to delete it.

10. International Transfers

If your information is transferred outside your province or country (e.g. service providers in other locations), we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your privacy as required by law.

11. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy here with a new “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of our Services after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.